6,274 ballots left to count as local measures and City Council seats hang in the balance
By CAMILLE DEVAUL camille@atascaderonews.com
NORTH COUNTY — Counting ballots is nearly at its end here in San Luis Obispo County. According to the County Clerk Reporter Elaina Cano’s ballot report on Saturday, Nov. 23, at 2 p.m., there are 6,274 ballots left to process and 877 challenged ballots.
The latest ballot update from the county on Nov. 23 says that 80.91% (147,748 of 182,606 votes) votes have been counted and tallied. The next, and possibly final count, is estimated to be released Wednesday, Nov. 27, by 5 p.m. which was not available at the time of printing.
The car club hands out $1,200 checks to 10 recipients at monthly meeting
By CHRISTIANNA MARKS christianna@atascaderonews.com
ATASCADERO — On Thursday, Nov. 21, the Mid State Cruizers gave away $12,000 to local charities at their monthly meeting. The money was raised at their 33rd Annual Car Show
in August. The car club has been raising more and more money for local nonprofits every year, and this is the most they’ve ever been able to donate.
“This year, due to the combined efforts of pretty much everybody in this room and all of our members, we were able to actually break last year’s record, and we actually profited $12,000 this year,” said Mid State Cruizers President Roy Barba at the beginning of the meeting.
“Which is $1,000 more than last
year’s, which was great for everybody. Because of that, tonight we’ll be handing out 10 $1,200 checks to local charities.”
Like in years past, the club nominated 22 local nonprofits at their September meeting and put them on the ballot for voting. The official vote took place at their October meeting, and 10 charities were chosen to receive $1,200 checks to help them with the wonderful things they do for our community.
“The primary reason for our car
show is to give the money away at the end of the year,” Barba said.
“That’s actually written into our bylaws, so every penny and profit that we make is donated, and it specifically states that it must be donated to local charities.”
This year saw some familiar faces, with the club picking charities from years past, as well as some new nonprofits thrown into the mix. This year, the checks went to Atascadero High School Auto Shop, Honor Flight Central Coast, SLO
Dream Makers, Atascadero High School Robotics (Greybots), Jack’s Helping Hand, Woods Humane Society, Boxes for Soldiers (Helping Soldiers in the Desert), Boy Scout Troop #51, Veterans Memorial Foundation (Faces of Freedom), and the Shandon Boys & Girls Club.
“It’s because of groups like you that continue to donate to us that allows us to continue to take the trip,” said Honor Flight Chairman Bear McGill of taking
With results still coming in, North County races and measures are shaping up as follows:
Atascadero City Council
With two council seats up for grabs, Seth Peek is now in the lead with 35.16% (7,679 votes), with Mark Dariz close behind with 34.08% (7,443 votes), and then Tori Keen at 30.76% (6,717 votes).
ATASCADERO — On
Tuesday, Nov. 19, at 3:30 p.m., the Atascadero Unified School District (AUSD) Board of Trustees held a special board meeting where they met with Leadership Associates, whom they picked to lead the search for the district’s next superintendent at the Nov. 5 school board meeting. Treasurer Tracy Ellis-Weit was standing president at the top of the meeting as President Terri Switzer arrived late.
The meeting started with Oral Communication from the Public. During the portion, community member Nicole Hider brought up concerns regarding item A:2 of Leadership Associates discussion items. The item pertains to a board liaison and spokesperson
being chosen from the trustee board.
“Because a board liaison and spokesperson will be dealing directly with Leadership Associates and relaying information between them and the board, I feel it’s vital that the person appointed to this position be as neutral as possible to ensure that the information is presented in its totality and without bias,” stated Hider. “Anyone who’s actively associated with or otherwise supports special interest groups that do not champion public education, such as Moms for Liberty, would likely have a personal or political agenda that might interfere with the neutrality that is desired in the role of liaison and spokesperson.”
Hider went on to say that she strongly recommended that the board appoint a trustee who has proven to be an advocate for the district and public education.
“For our community, you’re really going to be seeing the trustees interacting with the
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NORTH COUNTY — Community members, family, friends, volunteers, and representatives from local and state government all gathered on Friday, Nov.
22, to celebrate nine newly built homes for Habitat for Humanity San Luis Obispo County (Habitat SLO) Partner Families. Event attendees enjoyed a tour of the homes, heartfelt speeches, and an official ribbon cutting.
The homes, located at 2901-2917 Vine St. in Paso Robles, are the product of the New Home Construction program.
“The nine homes on Vine Street are a testament to what’s possible when a
community comes together to create stability and opportunity for families,” said Assemblymember Dawn Addis, as she addressed the crowd of 125 attendees.
“Habitat for Humanity SLO is building more than homes — they’re building hope.”
The project broke ground in June 2023, and each are equipped with energy-efficient features and furnished with
veterans to Washington, D.C., free
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the meeting to receive their checks. Between all of the charities, the Mid State Cruizers lend a helping hand to all demographics of the community, including terminally ill adults.
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Atascadero Mayor Charles Bourbeau is running unopposed, securing 100% of the vote (10,343 votes) in his bid for re-election.
Atascadero Unified School Board
The race for three open school board seats shows Joey Arnold still in the lead with 22.94% (9,325 votes), followed by Corinne Kuhnle at 20.78% (8,446 votes), and Jodi Taylor is back in the top three with 20.10% (8,171 votes). Roni Decoster is currently sitting at 19.63% (7,979 votes), and Matt Pennon 16.56% (6,733 votes).
“Thank you guys. One hundred percent of what you worked so hard for and gave us this check for goes to making dreams come true for terminally ill adults in our community,” stated Dr. Ronda Beaman from SLO Dream Makers.
“One of the things that we do, that’s so important, is for a little while you’re not sick. For a little while, you’re so excited about the thing you get to do and who you get to be with. We just sent someone
Measure B-24 Atascadero Unified School District
Measure B-24, requiring a 55% majority to pass, stands with “Yes” votes ahead at 56.35% (10,730 votes) and “No” votes at 43.65% (8,312 votes).
City Measures in Atascadero
Measure M-24, requiring a 55% majority to pass, is still close, with “No” votes ahead at 50.95% (7,104 votes) and “Yes” votes at 49.05% (6,838 votes). Meanwhile, Measure L-24, needing just over 50%, appears set to pass with 70.53% support (10,672 votes).
Paso Robles City Council • District 1: Kris Beal’s lead has grown with 43.78%(1,199
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responsibly sourced materials and finishes. The homes are detached, single-family, two-story residences with three bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms in a shared neighborhood.
SLO County Supervisor John Peschong; Clint Weirick, senior district representative for State Senator John Laird (SD-17); and Paso Robles Mayor John Hamon all spoke at the ceremony, commemorating the hard work put into the homes.
“I’m very happy to welcome these nine families to their new homes,” Peschong said. “I appreciate Habitat SLO’s dedication to providing affordable housing solutions for families in need. This accomplishment reflects the hard work, compassion, and unwavering dedication of their team, volunteers, and supporters.”
Nick Rasmussen, CEO of Habitat SLO; Board President Truitt Vance; and Board Vice President Tricia Hamachai, and Construction Manager Emily Baranek, expressed their grat-
to see ‘Wicked’ on Broadway because they had never been to New York.”
The Greybots from Atascadero High School, who are three-time world champions in high school robotics, sent two students to pick up their check.
“This money will go into helping build those robotics,” said Trevor, a student with the team. “So students can learn a lot about themselves and have a great time as well. Thank you
votes), followed closely by Sharon Roden at 39.39% (1,079 votes). Linda George was at 16.83% (461 votes).
• District 3: Steve Gregory holds the lead with 43.61% (1,487 votes), followed by Michael Rivera with 35.43% (1,208 votes). Jeff Carr has 20.97% (715 votes).
• District 4: Fred L. Strong, running unopposed, has a decisive lead with 100% (2,049 votes).
Paso Robles City Treasurer Ryan Cornell is running unopposed, securing 100% of the vote (9,253 votes).
Paso Robles Measure I-24 With 50% + 1 needed,
itude for the sponsors, donors, and volunteers whose contributions made the project possible. They also shared reflections on the project’s impact. Dawn Smith, Habitat SLO’s director of development, added a heartfelt touch by presenting her original poem, “Building Hope.”
Each home was built for a “Partner Family” who all went through an application process with Habitat SLO. Part of the requirement of ownership included serving 250 “sweat equity” hours towards building their homes. Among the families are an analyst, an office technician, a pharmacy technician, a bank teller, a paraeducator, a wine technician, a mechanic, a maintenance worker, and an in-home caregiver.
One of the new homeowners included Abbiegail Balthazar, who shared her experience.
“It has been a journey. It has taken so much hard work and dedication, effort, time, and the hands of the volunteers, and everyone who is here today has contributed to making this dream a reality,” Balthazar said. “The 250 hours
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guys so much for this.”
New to the docket this year was the Shandon Boys & Girls Club. The nonprofit club has around 60 registered members and is a safe space from ages Pre-K through 12th grade to learn and continue to grow, many of which are from low-income families.
“This is what we’re going to be using the money for, is to get more parents into the club and a lot more events on
Measure I-24 has received 54.27% support (7,321 votes), and no votes with 45.73% (6,168 votes) indicating it may pass.
Paso Robles School Board Trustee Area 3: Nathan Williams leads with 63.08% (1,604 votes). Hunter Breese is sitting with 36.92% (939 votes).
• Trustee Area 5: Laurene D. McCoy holds 54.99% (1,806 votes) over Tim Gearhart’s 45.01% (1,478 votes).
Trustee Area 6: Leo Castillo’s lead continues to grow with 52.66% (1,157 votes) over Adelita Hiteshew at 47.34% (1,040 votes).
• Trustee Area 7: Kenney
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search firm professionals about the processes they want,” stated Superintendent Tom Butler at the start of the meeting. “How they want to gather information through the selection process.”
William Banning and Jackie Horejs from Leadership Associates were back to give the board an organized overview of their search plan and answer any questions the board had. The first item touched on was designating the liaison and spokesperson.
“Generally speaking, the board as a whole, of course, will make all major decisions, but a lot of times, there are just some logistical things that we may need to ask of the board,” Horejs stated. “So, it’s easier for you folks, as well as us, if we have one or two liaisons who are able to help us with the operational kind of decisions that need to be made.”
She added that it is best to have
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campus with them,” said Club Director Carina Ramirez.
The Mid State Cruizers can’t wait until next November when they’ll be able to do this for the local nonprofit community all over again.
“We have to thank everybody who showed up here, especially the charity representatives,” Barba said. “We love having you here. This is what it’s all about as far as we’re concerned.”
Enney continues his lead with 60.11% (1,988 votes) over Tracy Dauterman at 39.89% (1,319 votes).
Templeton Unified School District
Three board seats are up for election, with Matt Allison now in the lead at 27.68% (3,035 votes), narrowly followed by Ted Dubost at 27.64% (3,030 votes), then Cheryl Parks at 26.63% (2,920 votes), who is then followed by Jason Tesarz 18.05% (1,979 votes).
Measure D-24 for Templeton Unified School District Bonds
The bond measure made the 55% threshold with “Yes” at 55.58% (3,375 votes) and “No” at 44.42% (2,697 votes).
of sweat equity per individual — and when they say ‘sweat equity,’ they mean you will sweat — from building fences to building cabinets, to digging ditches and building walls, and to the tedious caulking and paint jobs, we have done it all.”
Building the homes was a large effort, and state officials commended the project as a step towards creating new affordable housing. Habitat SLO is a nonprofit organization that brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope. Habitat SLO County began building homes in 2003, and has completed 26 homes from Cambria to Grover Beach. Since 1997, they have built, repaired, and rehabilitated houses throughout San Luis Obispo County.
Nick Rasmussen, CEO of Habitat SLO, said, “The new Habitat Vine St. homeowners are responsible for paying their own mortgages, and our community partners help to reduce the costs. The construction of these homes was also made possible through support from the USDA, the City of Paso Robles, and the County of San Luis Obispo.”
someone appointed to the position who can also be a spokesperson for the board. The liaison did not need to be voted on, simply appointed by the board.
Trustee Vy Pierce nominated Trustee Ellis-Weit, with Trustee Matt Pennon agreeing. EllisWeit asked that Trustee Corinne Kuhnle be her backup due to Kuhnle’s experience in being a part of the search for Butler.
Pennon stated that he thought they should just have one liaison.
Trustees Rebekah Koznek and Denise McGrew-Kane backed Ellis-Weit.
“I would be comfortable with that. You taking the lead between us,” Kuhnle said of Ellis-Weit. “And then we could brainstorm if there were questions or whatnot. I’d be happy to do that.”
Banning stated that Ellis-Weit taking the lead and Kuhnle being the second would work for the firm.
“Part of the process for [Superintendent] applicants is that very
National Presidential Election Media outlets across the nation called the election early in the morning on Nov. 6, naming Donald Trump the 47th president of the United States. He cleared the election with 312 electoral votes, with Vice President Kamala D. Harris earning 226. In San Luis Obispo County, 53.90% (78,264 votes) went to Harris and 43.08% (62,548 votes) went to Trump. As ballots continue to be counted, further updates will clarify final outcomes across races. Stay tuned for the latest election news as it unfolds.
Many local companies came together to make the Vine Street homes become a reality. Among them was Templeton Glass and Idler’s Home.
“This project is the true meaning of community and everything that Idler’s Home stands for,” said Jennifer Idler. “To see the list of community contributors is truly amazing, and why we are proud to be on the Central Coast. We are grateful to play one small part in these homes being completed in Paso Robles.”
“Habitat SLO embodies the true spirit of community. It’s an honor to witness the dedication and hard work that goes into building these homes, providing these families a safe place to call their own for generations to come,” said Kelly Flannagan, owner of Templeton Glass. “Being part of this effort on Vine Street was a humbling experience for our team at Templeton Glass and we’re grateful to contribute to such meaningful work that transforms lives and strengthens our community.”
You can learn more about Habitat SLO at habitatslo.org
soon, it [the job listing] will be posted on our website. We have close to 1,500 people that will know about it the moment it’s posted,” stated Banning. “We will have people that are interested in applying. They don’t submit an application right away. What they do is request an application. A form comes back with the instructions for what they need to do, and they have some time to work on it.”
The proposed deadline for applicants to have their completed application packet submitted was originally Jan. 10, 2025. Banning went on to say that the firm always tries to get the position descriptions up online before that time.
When solidifying dates for the continuation of the project, it was first requested that everything be moved back a week. Pierce then asked to set the deadline for applications (now Jan. 17, 2025) and the deadline for approving the super-
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intendent contract (March 4, 2025) but leave the dates for the trustee board consulting with Leadership Associates and the full day of candidate interviews to be decided at a later date. This means that the new trustee members who become part of the board in January 2025 after the election results on Nov. 5, 2024, can be consulted.
“We have members that are going to be involved, that we don’t have their calendars, and that needs to be a discussion with the full board. So, I don’t think we can decide on those dates,” added Pierce.
It was agreed that the meetings between the application deadline and the final superintendent contract approval would be confirmed after the new board has been sworn in.
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Cayucos Veterans Hall gets closer to reopening
By NEIL FARRELL Contributing Writer
With construction on rebuilding the Cayucos Vets Hall winding down, County Parks is ramping up for its eventual reopening and their takeover of the booking and management of the popular
sort of labor-trade or “stewardship” agreement, wherein a community group can volunteer to pitch in with cleanup and maintenance as a trade-off for important events in the community, like the 4th of July, when a barbecue and bingo is traditionally held at the Vets Hall and for the Polar Bear Dip on New Year’s Day.
With the 4th of July, Richardson said, it’s an all day event and they need the full Vets Hall for July 3 and 4.
They plan to offer the hall on those days at 48 percent cost recovery, so with a 52 percent discount. Also, the Cayucos Sanitary District and Citizens Advisory Council, both public entities, used the Vets Hall for their public meetings, and some kind of arrangement would be made for that
These “stewards” she said, would work with the people and groups that rent the hall overseeing setups and teardowns and making sure it all goes smoothly. Having volunteers essentially “on call” doing this work will cut down the county’s maintenance expenses. She said it could mean the county doesn’t have to add maintenance workers, who make $33.50 an hour. “It’s not a transfer of money,” she explained, “but a trade-off of labor.”
They hope to have community groups “adopt” all or parts of the Vets Hall, much the way groups and individuals “adopt” a highway. One potential group is the Central Coast Woodcarvers, who used to hold shows at the Vets Hall, but had to move to Cambria when it closed for repairs. They are also looking to contract out the cleaning, which will
Still to be decided is whether volunteers would be covered under the county’s liability insurance. Hours will be connected to the county’s noise
“Initially,” Richardson said, “we’re looking at 10 She said when the job is done, the Vets Hall will be among the nicest facilities in the whole county, with a setting at the beach and pier unmatched by So when is the county going to start taking reservations? Richardson said they don’t have a
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Santa Claus to visit Paso Robles with police and firefighters on Dec. 3 and 4
The Paso Robles Police Department and Department of Emergency Services, in partnership with the City of Paso Robles Recreation Department, are pleased to announce that Santa Claus is making his way to Paso Robles. Santa and his merry band of police officers and firefighters will be visiting the community on Dec. 3 and 4 as follows: Oak Park (30th Street and Railroad Tracks): Tuesday, Dec. 3, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
• Centennial Park: Wednesday, Dec. 4, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
The community is encouraged to bring their families to meet Santa and local public safety personnel on these two special nights. Santa and his elves will be celebrating during this free event that includes hot chocolate, candy canes and of course a photo-op with Santa himself.
‘Wave of Hope’ campaign raises $70K toward surf therapy for Veterans suffering from PTSD
Hope Family Wines announced that its recent “Wave of Hope” sales campaign raised $70,000 for Operation Surf — more than double what was raised during a similar campaign last year. The check was presented to Operation Surf.
Operation Surf is an Avila Beachbased nonprofit organization that provides surf therapy to injured U.S. military veterans, many of whom suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
“We are excited to see this campaign grow into an annual phenomenon that is helping make a difference for military veterans,” said Austin Hope, owner and winemaker at Hope Family Wines. “This is just one of many examples of how the local Central Coast wine industry is making a positive impact in the community.”
In the words of Operation Surf, “Surfing is a form of healing that promotes wellness through naturebased therapy … 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 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. Operation Surf is renowned for its real-world results.
In the words of one program participant, “When I look back at my life and wonder how I ever survived, I’ll remember the incredible family ‘Ohana’ that I met through Operation Surf. Surfing is now a part of my life, and I wouldn’t change it for the world.”
“Hope Family Wines has changed the trajectory of so many of our military families in a positive direction,” said Van Curaza, founder of Operation Surf. “We are grateful for their unwavering support in helping us carry out our mission to change and save lives one wave at a time.”
Hope Family Wines spans six brands that exemplify the worldclass quality and diversity of Paso Robles: Austin Hope, Treana, Quest, Austin, Liberty School and Troublemaker. During the two-month “Wave of Hope” campaign, $2 of every retail bottle sold of Troublemaker and Liberty School wines was directed to the donation fund.
“We would like to thank our customers and retail partners for
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helping us exceed our goals for this campaign,” Hope said. “It shows once again that we are all in this together.”
Paso Robles City Library gets first bookmobile after gift accepted by city
The Paso Robles City Library made history this week when the library’s first bookmobile vehicle was officially accepted into the city’s fleet at the latest Paso Robles City Council meeting.
The Paso Robles Library Foundation, with assistance from the Friends of the Paso Robles Library, purchased the Ford Transit 350 van last month and gifted the vehicle to the City of Paso Robles with the understanding that the vehicle be used as the library’s first bookmobile. City Council members voted at the Nov. 19 meeting to accept the gift and include the vehicle in the city’s fleet.
The Paso Robles Library Foundation and the Friends of the Paso Robles Library are nonprofit organizations that fund raise to support the Paso Robles City Library. The van, valued at $74,735, was purchased and gifted by the two entities at no initial cost to the city. The Foundation and Friends will also pay to retrofit the van with an accessible lift, shelving, exterior wrap and mobile book collection. By accepting the gift, the City of Paso Robles agreed to cover the cost of future maintenance, insurance and fuel, a cost which has already been included in the city’s approved budget for fiscal year 2024-25.
“The City Library’s new bookmobile will allow us to expand our community outreach efforts and usher in a new era of public service across Paso Robles,” said Outreach Services Librarian Taylor Worsham. “We’re excited to continue collaborating with local organizations, form new partnerships, and provide mobile services. We will now be able to bring the library’s resources outside of its physical walls, including public bookmobile stops, visits to schools and other groups, and free programming for all ages.”
Before the bookmobile makes its service debut, the needed retrofits must be completed. Patrons interested in supporting the retrofits and the launch of the bookmobile can find more information on the Foundation’s website at prlibraryfoundation.com.
“We are so excited to help launch mobile library service in Paso Robles,” said Paso Robles Library Foundation President Alicia DiGrazia. “Please consider supporting this cause and help us meet our goal of launching service in time for next year’s Summer Reading Program.”
Second annual Reindeer Fun Run supports Almond Acres Charter Academy
The 2nd Annual Reindeer Fun Run is set for Saturday, Dec. 7, at Twin Rivers Ranch in Paso Robles. Hosted by Almond Acres Charter Academy, this festive community event invites participants of all ages to join in support of the school’s athletic program.
The event will feature a Kids’ Mile, Open 5K, Open 10K, and a Family Run/Walk, encouraging school teams, families, and individuals to get active together.
“We are excited to bring families and friends together for another Reindeer Run,” said event coordinator Ashley Dritsas. “Last year’s run was such a joyful occasion, and we can’t wait to do it again.”
Event Schedule:
• 7 a.m.: Check-in opens (arrive at least 30 minutes before your race)
• 8 a.m.: 10K Race
• 8:45 a.m.: 5K Race
• 10:15 a.m.: Kids’ Mile 10:30 a.m.: Family Run/Walk
Registration Details:
Kids’ Mile: $15
• 5k: $30
• 10k: $40
• Family Run/Walk: $25 (up to four participants; $10 per additional member)
School Teams: $125 per team
Temporary street closures scheduled for road repairs in Paso Robles
The City of Paso Robles announces two temporary street closures to expedite road repair projects funded by E-12 Sales Tax revenues. Detours will be in place, but residents within the affected areas will retain access to their homes.
Closure Details:
• Red River Drive: Full closure between Golden Hill Road and Shadow Meadow Way. Scheduled from Dec. 2 to Dec. 6. Detours will be provided.
Vista Colina: Full closure affecting access to the Salida Del Sol/Vista Cerro Drive neighborhood. Residents should use Golden Hill Road or Rolling Hills Road via Salida Del Sol for entry and exit. Scheduled from Dec. 2 to 6. Detours will guide traffic accordingly. These closures aim to streamline repairs and improve infrastructure. The city appreciates the community’s understanding and cooperation during this period.
Minor-injury traffic crash on Highway 101 at Wellsona Road
On Thursday, Nov. 21, at approximately 8:50 p.m., California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers responded to a two-vehicle traffic collision on southbound Highway 101 at Wellsona Road.
The incident occurred when a 47-year-old Arizona resident, driving a black 2012 Ford F-450 towing a horse trailer, crossed the southbound lanes of the highway for unknown reasons. His vehicle collided with a red 2020 Ram 1500 pickup, driven by a 37-year-old resident of Gonzales. The front of the Ram struck the left side of the horse trailer.
Fortunately, only minor injuries were reported, and all occupants were wearing seat belts. CHP confirmed that alcohol and drugs were not factors in the crash. The incident remains under investigation by the CHP Templeton Area office.
Paso Robles takes action on flood control and wildfire risk
The City of Paso Robles is advancing critical flood control and wildfire threat mitigation efforts through a partnership with the San Luis Obispo County Fire Safe Council (FSC). Utilizing grant funding provided by the FSC, the city is addressing overgrowth in key drainage areas near developed neighborhoods.
Crews are clearing fallen trees and dense brush that present a dual hazard: increasing wildfire risks during dry seasons and blocking water flow during heavy rains, potentially causing flooding and infrastructure damage. Work is currently focused along Union Road and areas off North River Road and is expected to continue over the next week, weather permitting.
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Woman dies after medical incident
leads to crash at Chevron gas station
The Atascadero Police Department (APD) responded to a medical incident at the Chevron Gas Station on San Anselmo at approximately 7:05 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 25.Upon arriving at the scene, police discovered a blue Toyota Hylander that had hit the propane storage at a low speed. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene and was a woman in her mid-50s and a resident of Atascadero. Her name has not been released yet.
APD told Atascadero News that they believe the slow crash was caused by a medical incident the driver was experiencing. The exact cause of death remains under investigation.This is a developing story that will be updated when new details are released.
Atascadero man sentenced to prison for sexual assault of two victims
SLO County District Attorney Dan Dow announced on Thursday, Nov. 21 that Nathan Daniel Abate, 36, has been sentenced to custody in state prison for eight years and eight months after a jury found him guilty of sexual assault crimes against two victims. The crimes occurred between 2009 and 2012.
On Oct. 18, a San Luis Obispo County jury found Nathan Daniel Abate guilty of three counts of sexual assault on two separate victims which occurred between Jan. 1, 2009, and Dec. 21, 2012. During the 13-day trial, Deputy District Attorney Kimberly Dittrich presented the jury with evidence demonstrating a clear and consistent pattern of sexual abuse by Abate where he provided alcohol to youthful women after which he sexually assaulted them.
Abate was convicted of the following crimes: rape by force or violence (Count 2), rape of an intoxicated victim (Count 3), and oral copulation of a person under the age of 18 (Count 4). The jury was deadlocked on Count 1, an allegation of rape by force or violence of a third victim, with nine of the 12 jurors voting for guilt.
The jury also found true five factors in aggravation including: the victims were particularly vulnerable, Abate induced a minor to participate in the crime, the crimes were carried out with planning and sophistication, Abate violated a position of trust when committing his crimes, and Abate engaged in violent conduct that posed a serious danger to society.
His sentence of eight years and eight months custody in prison imposed by Superior Court Judge Michael S. Frye is the maximum sentence allowed under California law for these specific criminal convictions.
“The jury verdict and this appropriate prison sentence tells all sexual assault survivors in San Luis Obispo County that we are here for you, we will listen, and we will tirelessly seek accountability and justice no matter when the crime occurred,” Dow said.
“I am proud of our hardworking team of law enforcement, victim advocates, and prosecutors who seek truth and justice every day in our courthouse for those in our community who have been harmed.”
In a press release from the District Attorney’s Office says if you have been the victim of sexual assault, please know that there are individuals and organizations that are willing and able to support you. You are encouraged to contact the local law enforcement agency where the crime occurred and/ or a crime victim organization such as Lumina Alliance in San Luis Obispo.
The San Luis Obispo County Christopher G. Money Victim Witness Assistance Center can also assist you.
Contact the Center at (805) 781-5821. This case was investigated by the San Luis Obispo Cou nty Sheriff’s Office, San Luis Obispo Police Department, and District Attorney’s Bureau of Investigation Senior Investigator Tim Murphy, and was prosecuted by Dittrich who is assigned to the Sex Crimes Prosecution Unit. Victim Advocate Kevin Murphy and Edgar, a courthouse dog, assisted the victims through the justice process.
Symphony of the Vines presents Brass Quintet Chamber Music Concert
Celebrate the holiday season with Symphony of the Vines’ “Off the Vine Chamber Music Series.” The performance, titled “Brass Quintet,” will feature a delightful blend of classical and holiday music performed by a professional brass ensemble. The event will take place on Sunday, Dec. 8, at 3 p.m. at Hope Lutheran Church, located at 8005 San Gabriel Road, Atascadero. Tickets are priced at $35 for adults, $30 for seniors, and $15 for students, with free admission for K-12 students accompanied by a paid adult.
Symphony of the Vines, founded in 2010, is dedicated to enriching the cultural life of northern San Luis Obispo County. The ensemble provides exceptional performances, fosters young talent through its Student Spotlight program, and engages the community with educational outreach.
For ticket details, visit symphonyoft hevines.org or my805tix.com.
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Artist Ken Christensen hosts live oil painting demo at Morro Bay Art Center
The Morro Bay Art Center invites the community to an inspiring Oil Painting Live Demonstration by renowned artist Ken Christensen on Saturday, Dec. 9, from 3 to 5 p.m.
Ken Christensen, a celebrated painter, writer, and world traveler, brings his vibrant style influenced by Impressionism and his group “The New Fauves” to this free event. Known for his bold oil paintings, watercolors, block prints, and pastels, Ken will create a small oil painting inspired by a field sketch during the demonstration. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to witness an accomplished artist at work and explore his creative process.
Santa Claus to make appearance at Morro Bay’s Circle Inn on Dec. 20
Santa Claus will make an appearance in Downtown Morro Bay on Friday, Dec. 20, as part of a series of holiday special events hosted by local merchants. Gaia’s Garden, Ugly Mug Ceramics, Grandma’s Mercantile, Savory Smoke, and Legend’s Tavern are hosting Santa Claus from 6 to 8 p.m. at the historic Circle Inn Building, 875 Main St.
The merchants are also going to be open late — until 8 p.m. — on Fridays, Dec. 6 and 13, for holiday shoppers to visit.
Bring the kids to see Santa Claus and maybe find a special gift for a special person.
Man convicted of premeditated attempted murder of a peace officer using a gun
SLO County District Attorney Dan Dow announced on Thursday, Nov. 21, that a San Luis Obispo County jury has found Charles Nelson Ammons, 50, guilty of premeditated attempted murder of a peace officer with a gun and felony resisting a peace officer by
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target date yet.
“We want a ‘certificate of occupancy’ in hand” she said. “I would hate to have to call off someone’s wedding.”
The original target completion date was March 2024, now it looks like the hall won’t be done until sometime in December, but Richardson said they are looking to reopen and start the new reservation system in January.
Studio Design Group is the contracted architect and designers on the job. As a historic struc-
District 2 Supervisor Bruce Gibson, who was at the Nov. 6 meeting, said the contractor “is way behind” schedule. The contractor, JG Contracting of Nipomo, had some setbacks last winter when a storm damaged the unfinished roof and set them back months.
ture, the idea was to return the Vets Hall to what it looked like in the 1800s when it was built by Capt. James Cass as the central warehouse of an import-export business he ran in Cayucos, shipping out farm products like milk, butter and cheese via steamships plying the Pacific Coast. Cass built the pier and warehouse, as well as the Victorian mansion — the Cass House — across Ocean Avenue from the Vets Hall. The finished Vets Hall will look much as it did in Cass’ day. When it’s all said and done, Richardson said, “This is going to be the event center on the Central Coast.” The Public Works Department has a special webpage for the Vets Hall Restoration Project, visit slocounty.ca.gov/departments/public -works/current-public-works-projects/cayu cos-vets-hall-restoration, with lots of photos of the construction, explanations of the project and a cool drone video flying high above the construction site.
use of force.
The jury found true that Ammons used a firearm during the crimes. In addition, the jury found that several factors in aggravation were true. The factors included: (1) the crimes involved great violence, threat of great bodily harm, or other acts disclosing a high degree of cruelty, viciousness, or callousness; (2) the defendant used a weapon when he committed the crimes; (3) the victim officer was particularly vulnerable; and (4) the defendant engaged in violent conduct that indicates a serious danger to society.
During the week-long trial, the jury heard evidence that on April 15, 2022, Pismo Beach Police Corporal Chris Siglin was on uniformed motorcycle patrol when he attempted to stop Ammon’s van for making an illegal turn in the busy downtown corridor of Pismo Beach.
Ammons ignored lights and sirens, hand gestures, loudspeaker, and verbal commands to pull over. When Siglin pulled his motorcycle next to Ammons’ van and opened the driver-side door, Ammons immediately and without warning pointed a semi-automatic handgun at the head of Siglin and pulled the trigger.
Fortunately, the firearm did not fire a bullet because the bullets had been loaded backwards in the magazine of the gun. Siglin and Pismo Beach Police Officer Tyler Smith were able to wrestle Ammon to the ground. With the help of two off-duty Santa Maria Police officers, who were enjoying a Pismo Beach afternoon, they took Ammons into custody.
This was the second jury trial for Ammons stemming from his attempt to shoot Siglin in the incident. In the first trial, the jury convicted Ammons of (1) assault on a peace officer with a semi-automatic firearm, (2) possession of a non-registered loaded firearm in a vehicle, and (3) driving while intoxicated with a blood alcohol level exceeding .20 percent while having two
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00:00 — Ernesto Flores, of Paso Robles was arrested. Case no. 244039
14:24 — Alexandra Butler, of Templeton
was on view arrest on the 2000 Block of North River Road for POSSESSION OF UNLAWFUL PARAPHERNALIA [11364(A) H&S], POSSESSION OF SPECIFIED CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE [11377(A) H&S], Case no. 244044
16:14 — Olivera Mairani, of Paso Robles
was on view arrest on the 1400 block of Creston Road for PETTY THEFT [484(A) PC], Case no. 244045
16:14 — Magdalena Santos, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the 1400 block of Creston Road for PETTY THEFT [484(A)PC], Case no. 244045
18:55 — Michael Haller, of Atascadero
was taken into custody on the 100 block of Niblick Road for OUTSIDE WARRANT/M, Case no. 244049
21:11 — Raymond Williams, of Paso
Robles was taken into custody on the 1200 block of Ysabel Ave for BENCH WARRANT [978.5PC], Case no. 244051
23:14 — Maria Escobargarcia, of Paso
Robles was arrested for OUTSIDE
WARRANT/M, Case no. 244053
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14:29 — Rebecca Hurl, of Paso Robles
prior convictions for DUI. In the previous trial, the jury was unable to reach a unanimous verdict on the attempted murder and felony resisting charges, voting 11-1 for guilt. Dow elected to re-try Ammons on those charges, resulting in this conviction. Ammons is scheduled to be sentenced on Dec. 12, at 8:30 a.m. in Department 9 of the San Luis Obispo County Superior Court, the Honorable Crystal T. Seiler presiding. Ammons, who has been in the custody of the San Luis Obispo County Jail since his arrest, faces a possible maximum sentence of 10 years and 8 months plus 15 years-to-life in state prison.
SLO County Airport takes steps towards decarbonization efforts
The SLO County Airport (SBP) joins the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) in committing to reduce portfolio-wide greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs).
As a partner in DOE’s Better Climate Challenge, SBP is one of more than 200 organizations across the U.S. economy that are stepping up to the Better Climate Challenge and driving real-world action toward a low-carbon future. SBP has committed to reducing GHGs by at least 50 percent within 10 years and to work with DOE to share successful solutions and decarbonization strategies. As SBP undertakes this challenge, DOE will support its efforts with technical assistance, peerto-peer learning opportunities, and a platform for the organization to demonstrate its commitment to being part of the solution to climate change.
“Better Climate Challenge partners like SBP are committing to decarbonize across their portfolio of buildings, plants, and fleets and share effective strategies to transition our economy to clean energy,” said U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm. “Their leadership and innovation are crucial in our collective fight against climate change while strengthening the U.S. economy.”
This announcement comes on
the heels of the County of San Luis Obispo (County) Board of Supervisors approving the County’s first Sustainability and Decarbonization Plan (SDP) for the County’s airports. The SDP will be a collaborative undertaking to identify opportunities to reduce energy, water, trash/recycling, and sustainability costs and GHGs.
“SBP understands its responsibility to demonstrate environmental, economic, and social accountability,” stated Courtney Johnson, director of airports.
“We are proud to deepen our commitment to conserve natural resources while operating effiently and enhancing passenger experience and service as a vital asset to the region and beyond.”
Santa Maria man convicted of rape causing pregnancy to a minor
San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Dan Dow announced on Wednesday, Nov. 21, that Juan Sanchez Flores, 44, was sentenced to serve 25 years to life in state prison for rape of a minor that resulted in pregnancy.
Sanchez Flores of Santa Maria has been sentenced to serve 25 years to life in state prison for his conviction of rape by means of force or violence and inflicting great bodily injury on a 16-year-old victim. Sanchez Flores is now required to register as a sex offender for the remainder of his life.
“Predators are not welcome here. Any person who commits a violent crime such as this will be vigorously prosecuted by this office,” Dow,said. “My heart goes out to this survivor, and I am grateful for her courage to seek assistance from the criminal and victim justice system. I hope that this case serves to encourage all other survivors to report knowing that they will be heard and advocated for in San Luis Obispo County.”
The lengthy sentence is the result of Sanchez Flores’ plea of guilty to rape by force or violence and his admission that he personally inflicted great bodily injury. The great bodily injury enhancement to
the sentence is based on the young survivor becoming pregnant because of the crime.
The assault occurred about May 2019 on a rural property near Lopez Lake, when the victim was 16 years old. The young survivor is referred to as Confidential Victim in court documents to maintain her confidentiality and privacy as a survivor of sexual assault.
The case was investigated by San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Detectives Patricia Montalvo and Wade Knowles with the assistance of the District Attorney’s Office Bureau of Investigation and was prosecuted by Deputy District Attorney Kristin Barnard of the county’s Sex Crimes Prosecution Unit. Victim Advocate Divina Diaz assisted the victim through the justice process.
Sheriff’s Office arrests food delivery driver for alleged sexual assault in Nipomo
On Nov. 19, the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a sexual assault from a Nipomo woman. She alleged that the incident occurred during a delivery by a driver for an app-based food service.
Sheriff’s detectives responded to the victim’s home, but the suspect had already left the scene. Through their investigation, the suspect was identified as 54-year-old Robert Becker Jr.
Becker was located and arrested on Nov. 20, in Nipomo. He faces charges of assault with intent to commit rape and failure to register as a sex offender.
The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are encouraging anyone with information about this incident or similar occurrences to contact Sheriff’s detectives at (805) 781-4500. No further details are available at this time.
‘Senior Veteran Welcome Home Event’ set for Dec. 5 in San Luis Obispo
The County of San Luis Obispo’s Veterans Services Office invites senior veterans, their families, and the community to a “Senior Veteran
Welcome Home Event” on Thursday, Dec. 5, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will occur at the San Luis Obispo Veterans Hall at 801 Grand Ave., in San Luis Obispo.
This special event aims to celebrate and honor our senior veterans for their service while connecting them with local resources and support. The program will include opportunities to network, explore resources, and share stories in a welcoming and inclusive environment.
“Our senior veterans have laid the foundation for the freedoms we enjoy today,” said Morgan Boyd, San Luis Obispo County Veterans Services officer. “This event is our way of expressing gratitude and ensuring they feel the unwavering support of our community.”
Registration is not required but is highly recommended to help us plan for the event and for those who require transportation.
If you experience issues accessing a computer or need help, please contact Kendra Scott at (805) 903-3234 or via email at KEScott@co.slo.ca.us
Art Center Morro Bay Hosts 9th Annual ‘For the Birds’ Exhibit
Art Center Morro Bay presents its 9th annual “For the Birds” exhibit, a celebration of wildlife art held in conjunction with the Morro Bay Annual Bird Festival. Running from Jan. 9 to Feb. 17, 2025, this exhibit showcases artistic works that honor the diverse bird species and ecosystems of the Central Coast.
Visitors can explore art that highlights the beauty of birds, their habitats, and the importance of environmental conservation. The exhibit coincides with the Bird Festival, which draws birding enthusiasts from across the country to experience the region’s rich biodiversity. The exhibit will be held at Art Center Morro Bay, located at
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835 Main St., Morro Bay. An artists’ reception is scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. For more information, contact (805) 772-2504 or visit the website at artcentermorrobay.org
City of Morro Bay is accepting applications for various advisory bodies The City of Morro Bay is accepting applications to fill current and upcoming 2025 advisory body vacancies. Applicat ion and eligibility information is available on the City Clerk’s Advisory Body web page or by contacting the City Clerk’s office. The deadline for application submission is Friday, Dec. 20, by 5 p.m. For more information, visit morrobayca. g ov/DocumentCenter/ Vi ew/19725/AnnualRecruitment-Flyer_24-2
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was on view arrest on the corner of 6th and Park Street for POSSESSION OF UNLAWFUL PARAPHERNALIA [11364(A) H&S], Case no. 244057
10:53 — Sylvia Smith, of Paso Robles was arrested on the corner of 13th and Vine Street for DRIVING WHILE SUSPENDED FOR DUI [14601.2(A)VC], Case no. 244055
20:46 — Jason Nogo, of Fresno County was on view arrest on the 100 block of Niblick Road for PROBATION VIOLATION:REARREST/REVOKE [1203.2(A)],
SHOPLIFTING UNDER $950 [459.5(A)PC], Case no. 244060
22:11 — Jason Allen, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on River Oaks for POSSESSION OF SPECIFIED CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE [11377(A)H&S], BENCH WARRANT [978.5PC], Case no. 244061
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
20:01 — James Fuller, of Pismo Beach was on view arrest on the 800 block of Marlbank Place for INFLICTING CORPO-
RAL INJURY ON SPOUSE/COHABITANT [273.5(A)PC], Case no. 244059
20:10 — Rene Bauer, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the 800 block of Marl Bank Place for INFLICTING CORPO-
RAL INJURY ON SPOUSE/COHABITANT
[273.5(A)PC], Case no. 244059
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
21:21 — Braiden Vandegrift, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the 300 block of 15th Street for DISORDERLY CONDUCT/DRUNK IN PUBLIC [647(F)PC], Case no. 244090
21:21 — Francisco Martinez, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the 300 block of 15th Street for DISORDERLY CONDUCT/DRUNK IN PUBLIC [647(F)PC], Case no. 244090
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
22:53 — Katrina Imig, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the 400 block of 24th Street for POSSESSION OF UNLAWFUL PARAPHERNALIA [11364(A)H&S], WILLFULLY TO VIOLATE A WRITTEN PROMISE TO APPEAR IN COURT [853.7PC], Case no. 244104
22:23 — Wayne Jones, of Delta was on view arrest on the 400 block of 24th
Street for DRIVING WHILE SUSPENDED FOR DUI [14601.2(A)VC], Case no. 244104
15:54 — Robert Garcia, of Paso Robles was taken into custody on the 2500 block of Cattleman Way for WILLFULLY TO VIOLATE A WRITTEN PROMISE TO APPEAR IN COURT [853.7PC], Case no. 244094
NOVEMBER 23, 2024
23:29 — Johnny Rubright, of Irvine was arrested for DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL [23152(A)VC], DUI
ALCOHOL/0.08 PERCENT [23152(B)VC], Case no. 244106
00:23 — Alberic Nault, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the 1000 block of 20th St for INFLICTING CORPORAL
INJURY ON SPOUSE/COHABITANT [273.5(A)PC], VIOLATING A RESTRAINING, PROTECTIVE OR STAY AWAY ORDER [273.6(A)PC], Case no. 244105
01:40 — Samantha Hilands, of Paso Robles was arrested for DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL [23152(A) VC], DUI ALCOHOL/0.08 PERCENT [23152(B)VC], Case no. 244107
16:20 — Daniel Otis, of Atascadero was taken into custody on the 1100 block of 24th Street for BENCH WARRANT [978.5PC], Case no. 244110 ATASCADERO POLICE DEPARTMENT
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
11:40 — Chase Diedrich, was arrested on the 7600 block of Santa Ysabel Ave for THREATEN CRIME WITH INTENT TO TERRORIZE [422(A)], Case no. 242012
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
11:09 — Alecia Brown, was arrested on the 7000 block of El Camino Real. Case no. 242018
12:29 — Devin Menane, was arrested on the 7000 block of El Camino Real for WARRANT/M, Case no. 242018
09:11 — Joseph Smaglik, was arrested on Halcon Rd and Calle Milano for DOMESTIC BATTERY [243(E)(1)PC], Case no. 242022
10:44 — Jan Johnson, was arrested on the 6900 block of El Camino Real for DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL [23152(A)VC], Case no. 242023
22:53 — Fadi Danial, was arrested on the 101 NB and San Anselmo Rd for WARRANT/M, Case no. 242030
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
23:24 — Greg Rodkey, was arrested on the 8300 block of El Camino Real for POSSESSION OF UNLAWFUL PARAPHERNALIA [11364(A)H&S], Case no. 242037
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
16:26 — Daniel Downing, was arrested on the 8000 block of Morro Road for UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE WITHOUT PRESCRIPTION [11550(A)HS], Case no. 242047
NOVEMBER 24, 2024
16:06 — Adam Matula, was arrested on the 10000 block of West Front Rd for INFLICTING CORPORAL
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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NOVEMBER EVENTS
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THANKSGIVING DAY
Thanksgiving Day for Paso Robles
Centennial Park, Paso Robles
12-2pm
A celebration of thanks serving over 1,500 men, women, and children a traditional Thanksgiving meal at no cost. A true expression of community that brings diverse people together to share the day with others. All made possible through the generosity of caring individuals, students, organizations, churches, and businesses.
ECHO TURKEY TROT
Atascadero Lake Park Bandstand
8:30am
Join us for a 5K fun run/walk on Thanksgiving morning at Atascadero Lake Park Bandstand at 8:30 a.m. Be sure to wear your best turkey costume as there will be prizes for adults, children and pets!
19TH ANNUAL TURKEY TROT
Food 4 less Parking Lot, Creston Rd Paso Robles
7am check-in
Presented by the Paso Robles High School Wrestling Team:
1st place medals for 10K run for each division (6). Divisions: Men, Women, High School, Middle School, Open, Masters, Tee shirts for the first 100 Runners, Best Turkey Costume Contest. Register online raceroster.com or day of.
38TH ANNUAL DOWNTOWN
LIGHTING CEREMONY
City Park, Paso Robles
5:30pm
See the first lights shine downtown, along with a visit from Mrs. Claus.
NOV 30
SMALL BUSINESS
SATURDAY
Downtown Paso Robles
This event encourages shoppers to get out and support the stores and restaurants that make Paso Robles stores and cuisine options unlike any other.
DECEMBER EVENTS
NOV 7-JAN 6
ANNUAL WINTER FAIRE & JURIED CRAFT SHOW
Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main Street, Morro Bay, Morro Bay Art Association is proud to present The Annual Winter Faire & Juried Craft Show, featuring a collection of exceptional paintings, photography and fine crafts, spanning a variety of artistic mediums from traditional to contemporary. Crafts include fiber, wood, glass, sculpture, pottery, jewelry and more. There will be a reception November 10 from 2–4 pm.
DEC 6
LIGHT UP THE DOWNTOWN
Sunken Gardens
6505 El Camino Real, Atascadero
5:30–8 pm
Soon after the lights come on,
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Santa Claus will be arriving via an antique Model-A fire truck. Shops will be open late for the Downtown Holiday Sup & Shop with wine and beer tastings will be available from participating merchants. A great way to enjoy shopping and strolling Downtown along with the festivities of the season!
HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING CELEBRATION
Morro Bay City Park
3:30 pm
Join the festive Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration at Morro Bay City Park. Festivities start at 3:30 pm, leading up to the enchanting tree lighting ceremony, marking the start of the holiday season in a joyous atmosphere.
DEC 6-8
THE NORTH COUNTY NUTCRACKER
Cal Poly Spanos Theatre
Times Vary
The 28th Annual North County Nutcracker, a Storybook Ballet presented by North County Dance and Performing Arts Foundation, offers four shows, featuring various performance times. Tickets are available at ncdpaf.org/events
SANTA’S HOUSE ON THE EMBARCADERO Corner of Embarcadero and Front Street, Morro Bay Times Vary Santa’s Coming to the Embarcadero! Santa will be welcoming families on Fridays and Saturdays from 4 to 8 pm and Sundays from 12 to 4 pm the first two weekends of December. Come visit Jolly ol’ Saint Nick & get a picture.
DEC 7
LIGHTED BOAT PARADE ON THE EMBARCADERO
Morro Bay
6:30 pm
Be dazzled as our fishing, leisure,
and yachting community takes to the water with decorated boats with dazzling lights and holiday cheer. The parade will go on rain or shine.
HOLIDAY MUSICAL WALK
AROUND THE LAKE
Atascadero Lake
5:30–9 pm.
Enjoy a special evening walk around the Atascadero Lake with carolers, community singing, holiday decorations, and more.
63RD ANNUAL CHRISTMAS LIGHT PARADE
Downtown Paso Robles 6 pm.
Join Santa and Mrs. Claus while enjoying a parade featuring an array of light spectacles from local businesses. A variety of awards will be also be given for best in show.
DEC 8
ATASCADERO COMMUNITY
BAND HOLIDAY CONCERT
Pavilion on the Lake 9315 Pismo Ave., Atascadero
2:30–4:30 pm.
A free concert by the Atascadero Community Band. All donations benefit Applause Children’s Theater.
DEC 11
HOLIDAY CONVERSATIONS WITH SENIORS
Rustic Fire Pizza
114 2 St Ste D, Paso Robles
5:30-7pm
Join a free event to discuss essential holiday conversations with seniors. Experts will cover estate planning, long-term care, and housing options. For more information and to RSVP to reserve your spot contact Sue Gibson at (805) 464 2871 or sue@slseniorcare.com
DEC 13
WINTER WONDERLAND
Sunken Gardens, Atascadero
5–9 pm.
Atascadero’s Sunken Gardens and the entire downtown will be transformed into a magical snowy paradise. Over 70 tons of snow will create a massive snow slide built by the Kiwanis Club of Atascadero.
DEC 13-15
MID-STATE FAIR MARKET
Paso Robles Event Center
12–4 pm
The Mid-State Fair Market at the Paso Robles Event Center features local crafters and artisans from throughout San Luis Obispo County selling handmade and unique items.
DEC 14
38TH ANNUAL VINE STREET VICTORIAN SHOWCASE PASO ROBLES
Downtown Paso Robles
6–9 pm.
Main Street and Historical Society invites you to bring your family to drive down Vine Street for this annual community Christmas party tradition. Ebenezer Scrooge, the Snow Queen, Mr. & Mrs. Claus and the whole crew will be on-hand, along with community caroling, illuminated floats, entertainers, live music.
DEC 21
HOLIDAY MAGIC
Charles Paddock Zoo, Atascadero
10 am-1 pm.
Join us at the Charles Paddock Zoo on December 16 for our Annual Holiday Magic event! Zookeepers become Santa’s Elves, delivering gifts to animals while Santa welcomes visitors. Festive decorations and family activities await from 10 am to 1 pm Don’t miss the animal gift excitement!
34TH ANNUAL TEDDY BEAR TEA
Park Ballroom, Paso Robles 2–4 pm.
Bring your Teddy Bear, dress him up. Santa, Mrs. Claus, the Snow King and Queen as well as Santa’s Elves will be there for the fun. Tickets are $8 for children and $20 for adults. Tickets 805-2384103 or my805tix.com
DEC 29
CITY PARK MENORAH
LIGHTING
Paso Robles City Park
4:30pm
Join us for the annual City Park Menorah Lighting in Paso Robles. This public event celebrates Chanukah, light over darkness, with a free gift for advance registrants. In light of recent events, there will be a strong police presence.
DEC 31
NEW YEAR’S
Paso Robles City Park
7–11 pm
As one of the only community-wide, family-friendly, free New Year’s Eve celebrations in the region, this event has become a local favorite. New Year’s countdown begins at 9 pm to coincide with midnight on the east coast.
JANUARY EVENTS
The 13th annual Avila Beach Polar Bear Plunge is a celebration of fitness, nature, a New Year, camaraderie, and still having dessert.
POLAR BEAR DIP Cayucos Pier
12 pm
Take the plunge at their 45th Annual Carlin Soule Memorial Polar Bear Dip. Join them late morning for festivities that include music, dancing, prizes, and participant certificates.
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Second annual event features expanded holiday ranch festivities
SANTA MARGARITA — The historic Santa Margarita Ranch will once again host an extravaganza of steam trains, festive lights, sights, food and song as the second annual “Christmas at the Ranch” invites one and all to launch the holiday season amid the warmth of western hospitality.
“Christmas at the Ranch” takes place on nine weekend afternoons/evenings from Nov. 29 through Dec. 22, with all proceeds bene -
fitting the ranch’s nonprofit event collaborators, AGM Community Partners, and Vintage Traditions Foundation. Tickets ($40 general; $25 ages 3 – 12; ages 2 and younger free) must be purchased online in advance and are on track to sell out. All attendees enter the event on one of two authentic steam engine locomotives, one with open-air cars and one that pulls three train cars used in the first years that Disneyland opened its doors. One car has just been refurbished to like-new condition after an 11-month restoration. “Attendees will get to see what the train car looked like when it was new on Disneyland’s opening day in 1955,”
said Steve Rossi, co-founder and coordinator of Christmas at the Ranch.
The nearly two-mile train ride treats guests to illuminated festive sights before stopping at Santa’s Village. Here, riders disembark and may enjoy carolers; a visit with Santa; a magic show; dinner and snack food trucks; face painting; games such as cornhole and roping; fire-roasted s’mores; pony rides; a “letters to Santa” station; and holiday coffees and craft cocktails for the adults.
Guests are even invited to try out an authentic railroad hand car on a bit of available track. New this year is the Christmas Vendor Marketplace, which features region -
ally made artisanal jewelry, leather goods, candles and much more. Firepits, as well as indoor and outdoor seating, are available to all.
“Honoring feedback from last year we have greatly expanded our food truck offerings and will also offer trains in the late afternoon in order to accommodate little ones who have an early bedtime,” Rossi said. “My wife and I are thrilled to have the opportunity to create a Central Coast event where families can have a relaxing evening and feel the excitement as the Christmas spirit unfolds.” For more information visit, ChristmasattheMargarita.com
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“Christmas at the Ranch” as winter wonderland event returns to Santa Margarita
‘Christmas at the Ranch’ returns to Santa Margarita with festive train rides and Christmas Market. Photos courtesy of Santa Margarita Ranch
OPINION
Publisher’s Letter: A season of gratitude and reflection
HAYLEY MATTSON PUBLISHER, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
This Thanksgiving serves as a meaningful reminder to pause, reflect, and appreciate the many blessings in our lives. Amid the busyness of daily routines, it’s easy to take for granted the simple joys and remarkable people who bring richness to our journey. This season offers a perfect opportunity to express our gratitude and deepen our commitment to one another.
For me, Thanksgiving is a personal reminder of the many blessings in my life. I am profoundly thankful for my family—my rock, my joy, and the source of my greatest pride. I’m equally grate -
ful for the remarkable team I work alongside, whose dedication and creativity bring our shared vision to life. Our community, vibrant and steadfast, continues to inspire me with its generosity and resilience. I also give thanks for the health and well-being of my loved ones, a gift I never take for granted, and for the countless individuals whose kindness and support lift us all up in ways both big and small.
Living in North County is a blessing in itself. From its landscapes to the incredible sense of community we share. Yet, even in our abundance, we must remember to look out for one another. It’s in the little things—lending a helping hand, offering a kind word, or simply being present—that we create a stronger, safer, and more connected community.
This Thanksgiving, however, we are reminded of those who will have an empty seat at their table. Families like that of national news of Laken Riley, whose tragic
loss underscores the importance of vigilance and safety in our daily lives, weigh heavily on our hearts. Laken, a bright and promising nursing student, was taken from her loved ones in a senseless act of violence earlier this year. Her story serves as a sobering reminder that even in moments of routine— like jogging through familiar paths—we must remain mindful of our surroundings and prioritize safety.
For those who enjoy running, whether solo or in a group, there are steps we can take to prioritize safety. Simple precautions like running against traffic, wearing reflective gear, and carrying a phone can make a significant difference. Running with a friend and sharing your route with loved ones adds an extra layer of protection. Laken did everything we’re taught to do—stay aware and vigilant— yet her tragic loss serves as a poignant reminder of the need for stronger measures to ensure the safety of every -
one in our community. While I am grateful that her killer was convicted, bringing some measure of justice, I hope her family can find a sense of peace amid their profound loss.
Even as we grapple with these tough realities, Thanksgiving is a time to celebrate connection, togetherness, and giving back. Our local traditions bring us together in meaningful ways, reminding us of the joy that comes from community gatherings. This year, Thanksgiving for Paso Robles will celebrate 40 years of its free community Thanksgiving feast at Centennial Park. It’s heartwarming to see how generosity continues to unite us, with over 200 volunteers serving nearly 1,500 meals last year. If you’re able, I encourage you to join this beautiful tradition, whether by attending or volunteering. For those looking to kick off Thanksgiving Day with a little fun and fitness, our local Turkey Trots are the perfect way to start the festivities.
From Atascadero Lake Park
to the Food 4 Less parking lot in Paso Robles, these events celebrate health, community, and a touch of friendly competition. Don’t forget to don your best turkey costume—you might just win a prize!
As the weekend continues, make time for more local traditions. On Nov. 29, the 38th Annual Downtown Lighting Ceremony in Paso Robles will illuminate the season, followed by Small Business Saturday on Nov. 30. Supporting our local shops and restaurants not only boosts our economy but also sustains the unique charm and character of our town.
From all of us here, we wish you and your loved ones a Thanksgiving filled with laughter, joy, and cherished moments. May your table be surrounded by warmth and your hearts overflow with gratitude. Let’s carry the spirit of Thanksgiving forward, watching out for one another and lifting each other up, now and always.
Automatic enrollment into Central Coast Community Energy
Dear Editor, I recently received a flyer that stated that I have been automatically enrolled into Central Coast Community Energy. This was done by the City of Atascadero and the state of California without my permission. I had no choice. As a matter of principle, this is wrong. The next day, I had to dig up an old PG&E bill, get the account number, call Central Coast Community Energy (3CE), and opt out of their program. If 3CE is so wonderful, why don't they have people call 3CE with their account numbers and opt into the program? The answer is that very few people would. Instead, they shoved everyone into their program without asking for their permission. Atascadero made a financial decision for me without my permission. I wonder what they will do next?
Kent Wallace, Atascadero
Trump’s victory shows the shift among American voters
As time will heal all wounds, the recent presidential election will take an extraordinary longer time to digest and accept than could be imagined for those of us who spent at least a portion of the time trying to rally Democratic troops around efforts to support candidate Kamala Harris. I have dedicated considerable time in campaigns promoting Democratic candidates since 1976 to coincide with a 40-year career in politics and public policy. There have been victories and defeats but this most recent election ranks up there with one of the most surprising and indeed the most deflating loss in any one yet.
Truly I was prepared for an astounding recovery from the decision to replace President Biden late in the election season with Vice President Kamala Harris and the joyous acceptance that followed her at the convention in Chicago and head-first into challenging Donald Trump. I boarded a bus full of Kamala supporters in Los Angeles that last weekend of the campaign headed for Phoenix to scour neighborhoods in Glendale with visits to ensure the occupants would vote the following Tuesday in what is affectionately known in the biz as canvassing. Without a doubt it was the most efficient and effective ground operation I have ever participated in. As Election Day arrived, I felt 100 percent certain that we were on the brink of securing a four-year victory.
I was certainly secure in my long career that victory
was at our doorsteps. I could see it in the eyes of those I encountered door to door over that last weekend. It became a certainty as the evening proceeded that my hopes and dreams would essentially evaporate. The results were a disaster for Democrats and joyous for the Trump team. As the evening went from bad to worse it did not take long to accept the inevitable. Donald Trump would prevail and along with it he would be supported by a majority in both the House of Representatives and the United States Senate. A clean sweep and now he was in control of a trifecta that would bolster both the policy agenda, the administrative apparatus, and the definitive retribution he promised on the campaign trail.
How could such a thing happen? How could we have been so far off the mark?
Personally I had surmised that the white women’s vote, particularly in the suburban enclaves that surround major cities in the so-called Blue Wall states, would salvage the day; that did not happen. Surely I was heartened to see the long lines on my alma mater campus in Philadelphia of young women and men waiting two or three hours to vote for the first time; they had to be our savior. They were not!
Gen Z women only went 36 percent for Trump, women aged 30-44 went 41 percent for Trump, women aged 45 to 64 went 48 percent for Trump, and women over 65 backed the former president 45 percent. In a trend that could alter the political map, Trump won Latino men by 12 points, a 35-point swing from 2020. Trump’s improvement was fueled by Black men. According to CNN, “Exit polls showed just a 2-point shift among Black men toward Trump nationally. But the shift was much bigger in some key states, like Pennsylvania, where Biden’s 89 percent to 10 percent edge turned into a 72 percent to 26 percent win for Harris, and North Carolina, where Biden’s 91 percent to 8 percent advantage was
just 78 percent to 21 percent for Harris.”
Jack Rasmas, author of “The Scourge of Neoliberalism: U.S. Economic Policy from Reagan to Trump” writes in the LA Progressive, “Perhaps the most glaring indicator of what went wrong for Harris, however, is the big shift in the popular vote away from Democrats in 2024, so far only 69.1 million. That’s 12 million fewer votes for Democrats! ... Did all the 12 million cross over to Trump? Apparently not. Trump’s 2024 popular vote was not that much difference from 2020. He received 74 million in 2020 and in 2024 so far about 73.4 million.”
Rasmas asserts “In 2024, the COVID-induced mass layoffs in 2020 no longer prevailed but were replaced by another COVID-induced economic consequence: inflation, which erupted in fall of 2021. Prices for goods started abating by 2023 but inflation in the much more ubiquitous services sector of the U.S. economy remained chronically high throughout 2023 and into early 2024. Official government statistics estimate the price level rose 24 percent over the four Biden years, but real inflation-adjusted take-home pay for tens of millions of households was impacted more severely than the statistics or politicians and media suggested during the recent election ... Actual inflation impact on family budgets was more like 30 percent to 35 percent.”
James Carville is famous for advising “It’s the economy, stupid” and this could very well have summed up the 2024 election. In any instance, Trump has prevailed fair and square. It reminds me of the famous line in the 1972 movie “The Candidate.” Upon being victorious, Robert Redford asked, “what do we do now?”
Lance Simmens is an independent columnist, he along with Don Schmitz write a bi-weekly column on national topics from the perspective of their political leanings. You can forward any comments or topics to editor@13starsmedia.com
The election is concluded, with a decisive victory for Donald Trump and the Republicans. Trump won 3 million more popular votes than Kamala Harris, all seven battleground states, and 312 electoral college votes. The polling was horribly wrong, again, and predictable. Democrats bet the race on demonizing the candidate and, bizarrely, his supporters. Like Hilary Clinton in 2016 calling them “deplorables,” the DNC machine labeled anyone not falling into line fascists and racists, capped with Joe Biden calling Trump supporters garbage. Pages could be filled with the patronizing and condescending rhetoric. While conducting a coup to drive out a reluctant Biden with Harris who didn’t have a single primary vote, Democrats tried to label the Republicans as a threat to democracy. Remember when Democrats lamented the amount of money in politics?
In 2015, Jimmy Carter called America an “oligarchy” in which “unlimited political bribery” has created “a complete subversion of our political system as a payoff to major contributors.” Unabashedly, Harris broke records raising more than $1 billion (three times what Trump raised), spent every dime, and is millions in debt. Bill Gates and Michael Bloomberg each gave her $50 million, Hollywood celebrities millions more. In the Senate races, Democrats outspent Republicans by more than $150 million. The Media Research Center reports that ABC, CBS, and NBC “reporting” was the “most lopsided in history,” with Harris receiving 78 percent positive cover-
age while Trump received 85 percent negative coverage. Hard to put a dollar figure to that, but it’s enormous. Like a banana republic in an election year, Democrat henchmen filed exaggerated legal charges against Trump, all in deep blue districts with prosecutors who publicly stated they would make a career of destroying him.
Legendary Democrat operative James Carville lamented “nothing’s working.” Nothing worked. In fact, 2,588 counties voted more Republican than in 2020, including in Democrat strongholds. Ninety-percent-Hispanic Starr County, Texas, voted for Trump, the first time they voted Republican since 1898. In 2016, Clinton won there by 60 points — 2024 represents a 76-point swing. Nationally, Trump earned 46 percent of the Hispanic vote, despite failed Democrat efforts to portray his tough border policies as racist. 49 percent of young men under 30 voted Trump, while Trump improved Republican votes by 5 percent in 25 big urban counties. Panicked, distraught Democrats saw their base erode broadly, and nationally. They are the richest political organization in history, have a lock on the media, entertainment, and the universities, but feel power slipping through their fingers. Decades of race baiting and labeling of Republicans as ignorant hicks “clinging to their guns and religion” has utterly failed. Trump is not a likable politician, he should have been an easy target, yet he not only weathered the most concerted political attack in history, he won with a mandate. They called him vile slurs and tried to destroy him financially and legally.
Today, Democrats guns are smoking and empty. In 1976, 72 percent of Americans had a great deal of trust in our media, today it is rightfully down to 31 percent. Gone are the days of Walter Cronkite reporting the news, replaced by blatantly biased outlets overwhelmingly left wing. Trump labels them “Fake News” to the outrage of Democrats, but Ameri -
cans agree with him. Young people now prefer to watch long podcasts where issues are debated in depth. Few care about the crying late night “comedians,” nor the pontificating celebrities at the Oscars. Americans are savvy; they’ve observed what the Democrats delivered the last four years, and they don’t approve. Ninety-six percent believe the border is a problem, and it was bizarre to think that Harris would do anything different. Sixty-three percent think the economy is on the wrong track. Gallup polls show confidence in our military at 60 percent, the lowest in 25 years, while China threatens our allies, Ukraine bleeds, and Israel is under constant attack. The world is dangerous, and Americans want a strong leader that will be taken seriously. Seventy percent of Americans don’t believe biological males should compete in women’s sports, but Democrats ignore them. The radical left spouts hatred for America, like MSNBC anchor Toure Neblett tweeting “F—k Independence Day.” Have you noticed that flying the flag is now considered partisan by many leftists? We love our country, and the Democrats are out of touch. Despite this thorough trouncing, our country is still closely divided. States were rarely more than 5 percent apart on the vote. Furthermore, we need a vibrant traditional Democratic Party for a healthy country, but the mainstream in that party is going to have to wrest control from the leftist radicals that have grown to dominate it. The Democrats learned that lesson when the country gave Reagan the biggest wins in our history, and they embraced the centrist Bill Clinton. Trump and Republicans aren’t fascists, and Americans know that. Democrats can regroup and learn, or they can continue to screech. Don Schmitz is an independent columnist, he along with Lance Simmens write a bi-weekly column on national topics from the perspective of their political leanings. You can forward any comments or topic ideas to editorial@13starsmedia.com
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Atascadero FFA shines at national convention in Indiana; nine members make the trip
Members earn top honors, national recognition, and unforgettable experiences
By ANALISA JORGENSEN Guest Contributor
ATASCADERO — The annual National FFA Convention took place in Indianapolis, Indiana, from Oct. 23 to 26. This year, nine students from the Atascadero FFA chapter had the honor of attending, with five of these students competing for national titles. Competing at the National FFA Convention is a prestigious achievement; to qualify, an individual or team must place first in the state for their respective competition, earning the chance to represent California on the national stage.
Mikayla Spiller, the 2024 California State Champion Creed Speaker and a sophomore at Atascadero High School, achieved remarkable recognition in Indiana. She was awarded the title of Gold Finalist, placing her among the top eight creed speakers in the nation. This impressive accomplishment reflects Spiller’s hard work and dedication, and she has made both her Atascadero FFA chapter and the California FFA organization incredibly proud.
Atascadero FFA congratulates Spiller on her success and eagerly anticipates all that she will accomplish in her FFA journey.
The Atascadero Livestock Judging Team, consisting of Lacy Conlan, Jaycee Salas, Elizabeth Wagster, and Kensington Witt, represented California as the state champion. The team achieved great success at the national level, placing seventh in the nation. As a Gold Emblem team, they excelled in various divisions, including third place in Swine, fourth
place in Sheep and Goat, and fifth place in Reasons. Individually, team members were recognized for their outstanding achieve -
ments: Conlan, a senior; Salas, a junior; and Witt, a 2024 graduate, earned Gold Emblem distinctions, while Wagster achieved Silver
Paso Robles FFA showcases leadership and skills in action-packed October, and gets a new
Students welcome new department truck donated by Paso Robles FFA Parent Boosters
By PASO
PASO ROBLES — Paso Robles FFA has had an incredibly busy month in October filled with a variety of events. From conferences to competitions, the students have been actively engaged in promoting agriculture education and all the things that Paso Robles FFA stands for.
The chapter started the month with the Sectional Opening and Closing Competition. This is a competition that’s held every year where participants and their teams are scored on various aspects of public speaking, including memorization, expression, team unity, enunciation, and stage presence. With countless teams competing, they had two high individuals in the novice division: Hannah Needelman and Rylee Banta.
On Oct. 12, several members attended the Pioneer Day Parade. Not only did they help plan and decorate the float, but they also had the opportunity to ride on our float and thank the community for their support. Paso Robles FFA wants to sincerely thank Premier Ag for providing the truck and driving us through the parade. The chapter also had the privilege to display their new department truck in the Pioneer Day Parade. They thank the Paso Robles FFA Parent Boosters for donating this truck to the chapter.
That same weekend, the chapter officer team traveled to Hollister to attend the Chapter Officer Leadership Conference. This conference was full of great leadership sessions and team reflec-
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tions where officers learned new skills to bring back to the chapter.
Following that, on Oct. 15, 12 freshmen had the opportunity to attend the Greenhand Leadership Conference held at the Paso Robles Event Center. This is a conference that teaches them about FFA and what it has to offer, while also instilling a sense of leadership in its attendees. Paso Robles FFA looks forward to seeing what our newest members will accomplish.
Finally, throughout the month, members from the Floral, Farm Business Management, Veterinary Science, Co-Op Marketing, Livestock Quiz Bowl, and Best Informed Greenhand teams have been participating in the Colusa Redhawk Classic competitions. These are virtual competitions that members are using to refine their skills in their respective pathways. Paso Robles FFA members are cheering them on throughout the next few contests this semester.
Paso Robles FFA at Paso Robles High School, is a guest contributor for Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press as part of our commitment to supporting local school districts and promoting local journalism.
Emblem status. These accomplishments reflect the team’s dedication and expertise in livestock evaluation.
In addition to the competing students, four other Atascadero FFA members — Cherish Cathey, Gabby Ferrie, Alli Pulse, and Jesse Smith — also attended the convention. During their time in Indiana, these students joined their fellow Atascadero FFA members in attending sessions led by the National FFA Officer Team, meeting FFA members from across the country, and exploring the expo hall, where colleges, agricultural companies, and other industry organizations provided information about career paths and opportunities.
While at the convention, students also took time to experience the local attractions, including the Indianapolis Zoo, the Indianapolis Scare Park, and a live performance by country artist Megan Moroney. They also took a trip south to Louisville, Kentucky, where they visited the Louisville Slugger Factory, and took a tour of Churchill Downs. This opportunity allowed the students to bond, gain new experiences, and celebrate their achievements.
Atascadero FFA’s attendance at the national convention was a great display of our chapter’s hard work and dedication for the FFA organization. Each of these students represented their school, chapter, and California FFA with pride, and their achievements highlight the strength and potential of the next generation in agriculture. Atascadero FFA is thrilled to celebrate these students’ successes and looks forward to seeing them continue to grow and make an impact at the state and national levels.
Analisa Jorgensen, Atascadero FFA reporter and a senior at Atascadero High School, is a guest contributor for Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press as part of our commitment to supporting local school districts and promoting local journalism.
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(Top) Jesse Smith, Mikayla Spiller, Gabrielle Ferrie, Allison Pulse, and Cherish Cathey are shown at the FFA National Convention in Indianapolis. (Bottom left) Atascadero FFA’s Mikayla Spiller (right), the 2024 California State Champion Creed Speaker, is shown with FFA Advisor Yvonne Sudberry. (Bottom right) The Atascadero FFA Livestock Judging Team, (from left), Lacy Conlan, Kensington Witt, Elizabeth Wagster, and Jaycee Salas represented California as state
Atascadero Community Band presents ‘Holiday Harmony’
Free concert will provide donations to Applause Children’s Theater
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ATASCADERO — The Atascadero Community Band invites you to ring in the season with its annual “Holiday Harmony” concert, a free festive event for the whole family. Join the band on Sunday, Dec. 8, at 2:30 p.m. at the Pavilion on the Lake for an afternoon
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filled with holiday spirit and timeless musical favorites.
This year’s program includes selections from “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” themes from “The Nutcracker Suite,” “Ding Dong Merrily on High,” and the jazzy “Good Swing Wenceslas.” Fans of “The Polar Express” will enjoy the spirited renditions of “Hot Chocolate” and “Rockin’ on Top of the World.” And don’t miss the audience sing-a-long, a joyful tradition guaranteed to warm your heart.
While the concert, refreshments, and parking are all free, donations are gratefully accepted. One hundred percent of proceeds will support Applause Children’s Theater, a nonprofit committed to providing every child the opportunity to shine on stage.
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P.O. Box 3120, Atascadero, CA 93423 (805)712-6356 atascaderogreyhound foundation.org
The Atascadero Community Band is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing music to the community and supporting local causes.
Don’t miss this festive celebration of music, community, and holiday cheer. Bring your family and friends and help them make this season merry and bright.
Event Details
What: Holiday Harmony Concert
When: Sunday, Dec. 8, at 2:30 p.m.
Where: Pavilion on the Lake, 9315 Pismo Ave., Atascadero
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.
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United Way of San Luis Obispo County
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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
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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!
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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
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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.
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20242210 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: PRIVATE WINE DRIVER, 7360 EL CAMINO REAL, STE 3, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: AMERINDIA LLC, 7360 EL CAMINO REAL, STE 3 ATASCADERO, CA 93422 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization CA I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ AMERINDIA LLC, RICK S MARKOWITZ, PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 10/23/2024 TRANSACTING BUSINESS
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20242223 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: PIZZA RANCH, 105 MAIN ST STE 10, TEMPLETON, CA 93465, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: EFREN ARROYO, 4085 WHISPERING OAK WAY, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ EFREN ARROYO This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 10/25/2024
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20242253 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: SCENT SECURE K9’S, 1805 CARINO CT, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: HAROLD DE WAYNE
DATE: 06/01/2024
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20242257 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: SOLE MATES, 614 OLIVE STREET, PASO ROBLES,CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: AUTHENTIC HEALING MYOFASCIAL RELEASE LLC, PO BOX 2464, PASO ROBLES, CA 93447 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization CA I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ AUTHENTIC HEALING MYOFASCIAL RELEASE LLC, LORI A. WALTERS, MANAGING MEMBER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 10/30/2024 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 10/30/2024
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20242263 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: COWBOY PIZZA CC, 105 S MAIN ST, TEMPLETON, CA 93465, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: EFREN ARROYO, 105 S MAIN ST, TEMPLETON, CA 93465 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20242362 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: SHIFT’N GEARS 805, INC., 1621 N RIVER RD #7, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION: SHIFT’N GEARS 805, INC., 1621 N RIVER RD #7, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization
CA I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ SHIFT’N GEARS 805, INC., LEIGH-ANN PURDY, SECRETARY
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/15/2024
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PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-24994940-NJ Order No.: 240421563-CA-VOI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 7/27/2017. 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
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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): ANN KATHRYN SWEET, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Recorded: 7/28/2017 as Instrument No. 2017033661 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of SAN LUIS OBISPO County, California; Date of Sale: 12/31/2024 at 9:00:00 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: $310,126.92
The purported property address is: 985 LA COSTA COURT, ATASCADERO, CA 93422 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 045-358-017 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 OWN-
ER: 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 1-800-280-2832 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-24994940-NJ . 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 CA-24994940-NJ, or visit this internet website http:// www.qualityloan.com using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: C A-24994940-NJ to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase.
NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE
OWNER-OCCUPANT: Any prospective owner-occupant as defined in Section 2924m of the California Civil Code who is the last and highest bidder at the trustee’s sale shall provide the required affidavit or declaration of eligibility to the auctioneer at the trustee’s sale or shall have it delivered to QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION by 5 p.m. on the next business day following the trustee’s sale at the address set forth in the below signature block.
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-24994940-NJ 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 619645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 1-800-280-2832 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-24-994940NJ IDSPub #0225310 11/28/2024 12/5/2024 12/12/2024 LEGAL CM 604
NOTICE T.S. No. 126236-CA APN: 009-754-073 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY
OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 7/1/2020. 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 On 1/14/2025 at 9:00 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 9/15/2020 as Instrument No. 2020050049 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of San Luis Obispo County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: DANYA PRATT AND MATTHEW PRATT, WIFE AND HUSBAND WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF
THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE; IN THE BREEZWAY FACING SANTA ROSA STREET, COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO GENERAL SERVICES BUILDING, 1087 SANTA ROSA ST, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93408 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: MORE ACCURATELY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1948 TULIPWOOD DR, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446-4471
The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $197,425.82 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned or its predecessor caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. 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 (855) 313-3319 or visit this Internet website www.clearreconcorp. com, using the file number assigned to this case 126236-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: Effective January 1, 2021, you may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (855) 313-3319, or visit this internet website www. clearreconcorp.com, using the file number assigned to this case 126236-CA to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as 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. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (855) 313-3319 CLEAR RECON CORP 3333 Camino Del Rio South, Suite 225 San Diego, California 92108 LEGAL CM 622
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: JOSEPH SAMUEL GOLDBERG CASE NO. 24PR-0375 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the lost WILL or estate, or both of JOSEPH SAMUEL GOLDBERG. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by SUSAN ROBERTSON AND KAREN GOLDBERG in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN LUIS OBISPO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that TANYA K. GOLDBERG be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s lost WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The lost WILL and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.
THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.
A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 12/17/24 at 9:01AM in Dept. 4 located at 1050 MONTEREY STREET, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93408 Your hearing will be in person or via zoom. (Probate) MEETING ID: 160 407 5307 PASSWORD: 79513
You may also access the Zoom information from the court website at https://www.slo.courts. ca.gov
IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a
creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY
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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.
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
Join the Church for Go Tell It on the Mountain: A Christmas Sing-along on Sunday, Dec. 15, at 3 p.m. at 5850 Rosario Ave, Atascadero. After the sing-along, punch and cookies will be served in Fellowship Hall. The event is free to attend, and everyone is invited. For more info visit www.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
Be included in the Atascadero News & Paso Robles Press Worship Directory for an entire year at $175
Turkey trots and Happy Thanksgiving
How appropriate to have a Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning! ECHO’s family-friendly “trot” event is scheduled for this Thanksgiving with registration starting at 8:30 a.m., at Atascadero Lake Park. There is a suggested donation of $20 per person that can be made online at echoshelter. org or in person on the day of the event. Proceeds will benefit ECHO’s comprehensive programs, which provide safe shelter, nutritious meals, and essential services to help individuals and families achieve housing stability.
“Last year, over 1,000 participants joined us to trot, run, and walk, and we’re expecting an even bigger turnout this year,” said Wendy Lewis, CEO of ECHO. Participants of all ages are welcome to join in the fun. The other day, I was in the Atascadero Library’s used
As I look back on my nearly 73 years, I have two big regrets: one is that I never served my country in the military, and number two is that I never learned how to barbecue. For a person who has made his living off the beef business, I realize there are no good excuses for not being a grill master, but I’m going to offer up some anyway. First, this Pitts never had a proper pit. And because I went to bull sales nearly every weekend, when most barbecues are held, I never had the opportunity. Even if I was home on a rare weekend, my wife was working most Saturday and Sunday nights at the grocery store, and I hardly think it would have been proper to have a barbecue by myself while she was slaving away.
The best reason I have for not becoming a man tested by fire is because I am terrified by it. As a
Expressing thankfulness and gratitude should not be an annual November ritual. It shouldn’t be some obligatory activity we participate in because it’s a social expectation this time of year.
Thanksgiving is the literal key into coming into God’s presence. Psalm 100:4, “Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise.” These structures are referring to the time of the tabernacle and even the temple. There were several zones/ tiers before reaching the Holy of Holies where the presence of God would reside in the Ark of the Covenant. So, to get near to the Lord, even the first step is
book store, just inside the main doors. I usually look for interesting cookbooks there. I spotted one, titled simply The Burrito Book, compiled by P.J. Birosik and published in 1985.
Well, since Thanksgiving is here and almost everyone roasts a turkey, I just wondered if there was a turkey burrito recipe among the 100 other recipes. Sure enough, there were two, and here they are to use with your leftovers this year.
This first recipe would work well as an appetizer during the holidays.
Chilled Turkey Burrito
Ingredients:
2 jalapeňos, seeded and minced 8 ounces firm cream cheese
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 4 ounces green or red chili
salsa
3 ripe avocados, peeled
2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 pound smoked turkey, cut paper thin or leftover sliced Thanksgiving turkey, enough to cover 6 tortillas
• 6 flour tortillas, warmed Salsa or corn relish
Directions:
In small bowl, mix together jalapeňos, cream cheese, sour cream, and salsa until well blended; set aside. In another small bowl, mash avocado with lemon juice until fairly smooth; add onion powder and pepper and continue mashing until smooth. Thickly slather tortillas with jalapeňo-cheese mixture out to edge. Top mixture with turkey slices, then slather avocado mash on top of turkey. Roll up tortillas like jelly rolls; slice burritos on bias (space cuts about 3/4 inches apart). Serve with salsa or corn relish.
Christmas Turkey and Veggie Burrito
Ingredients:
• 1/4 cup butter
• 2 pounds cooked turkey, cut into bite-size pieces
2 carrots, yams, or sweet potatoes, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1 cup (8 ounces) fresh or canned pearl onions
• 3/4 cup seedless golden raisins
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
A lesser man
youngster, I was asleep in my bed at 2 a.m. when my brand-new electric blanket caught fire, and my bed became a raging inferno with me in it. It was bad enough that my mother had purchased it from her father’s furniture store, but even more embarrassing when the fire chief of the volunteer fire department arrived, and he just so happened to be the very same furniture store owner. Yes, my Grandpa.
You might say fire doesn’t light my fire. When I die, I’ve left specific instructions that there will be no cremation.
Barbecuing is quintessential maleness, an element of danger, plus the use of tools. It is living life on the wild side without pilot lights, timers, knobs or thermostats. It’s a macho thing that allows men to revert back to their caveman origins. I know I’m a lesser man because I’ve never mastered the art but I never had a barbecue role model. My dad was a long-haul trucker and hardly ever home. And if he was home a typical barbecue at my house went like this. My father would awake some weekend morning and say to my mom, “Why
don’t you take tonight off and I’ll barbecue?” She would groan and trudge off to the butcher shop to buy two steaks we couldn’t afford. They were great steaks, but I had to take the grownup’s word for it because kids got hamburgers at our house, and we couldn’t squander hard-earned cash on kids. I was 21 years old and out of college before I ever tasted that most delectable of all food stuffs, filet mignon.
When my mom got home from the store, my father would announce that he’d invited a couple over who my mom hated. So it was back to the market to buy two more steaks which at this point we REALLY couldn’t afford. My mom would make my brother and I mow the lawn, pick up after the dog, and spritz the place for company. My dad would announce that since he’d be cooking and doing all the heavy lifting that evening, he was going to take a nap while my mom baked pies, prepared all the fixings, set the table, cleaned the grill, and laid the kindling and wadded up newspaper for the fire. Then my dad would give it a big squirt of starter fluid and
Gratitude
to start with thanksgiving. Just don’t bombard His throne when you pray with a list of demands. How rude! Express your gratitude for Who He is and what He has done for you. Going past that, you give Him praise to get into His courts. By the way, there is a difference between worship and praise. Praise is telling others how good He is, like you would tell someone about that new movie you saw or restaurant you visited. Worship is telling GOD how good He is. But I digress. Now the amazing part for us alive today is when Jesus died on the cross at Golgotha, at that exact moment that veil which separated the Ark of God’s presence in the Holy of Holies in the temple was ripped in two from top to bottom. That means we don’t have to be kept out of His presence by rites and rituals. We can go straight to Him without a priest having to do it for us! Praise God! But let’s not become so famil-
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon thyme 1/2 teaspoon rosemary 1/2 cup white wine such as Chardonnay
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 12 flour tortillas, warmed Directions: Melt the butter in large pan over medium-high heat. Add the cooked turkey, carrots, yams, or sweet potatoes, onions, and raisins. Stirring constantly, let brown for 3 minutes; add salt, pepper, cayenne, thyme, and rosemary. Lower heat to medium and slowly pour in wine, stirring to blend well. Turn heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes. (Carrots should be done al dente--firm but tender). Remove pan from heat and stir in cream; return pan to heat, stirring constantly, for 1 minute (sauce should be warm, not bubbling).Using a large spoon, portion solid ingredients among tortillas; fold pocket-square style, drizzle with remaining sauce, and serve seam side down. Cheers!
Barbie Butz is an independent columnist for The Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press; you can email her at bbutz1@outlook.com
ceremoniously light the inferno. Usually, it was such a huge fire that I expected my grandfather to show up any minute with his siren blaring. While my father was attempting to bring the fire under control by squirting water on it, my mom was seasoning the steaks before taking them to my dad to ceremoniously put on the grill. “And fetch us another beer while you’re not doing anything,” he’d say to my mom.
Then, at just the right moment, the make-or-break moment of any barbecue, my father would take the steaks off the grill. Then he’d burn the bread and our hamburger buns. With his big job finally concluded, he could let his hair down, accept accolades for a wonderful dinner, and enjoy a few more beers for a job medium well done. My folks invariably concluded every barbecue with a big fight because my mom didn’t appreciate all the work my dad had done so she could enjoy a night off. Lee Pitts is an independent columnist for The Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press; you can email them at leepitts@leepittsbooks.com.
iar with the Almighty that we just throw some random words at Him expecting Him to move on our behalf like some genie we released by rubbing some lamp. You come to the Lord with words of thanksgiving and praise FIRST. It’s only proper.
It is imperative for you to get anywhere good in life to express gratitude. Expressing gratitude should be a daily habit — like breathing and brushing your teeth. You will never get anywhere successful in life without gratitude. We give thanks to whom it is due. The Almighty should be at the top of the list and the first thing you do. You are not beating your own heart. As your day goes on express gratitude to your fellow man. Sincere gratitude. For example, don’t just say thank you to the server or the clerk thoughtlessly out of habit. Express gratitude for how someone served you. Doing this causes you to stop, think, and be intentional. This will cause you
to be a person of advancement and increase. As you leave someone better than when you first encountered them, that will start a ripple effect, and that person will feel the positivity from you and unknowingly pass it on to others.
I challenge you when asked what you are grateful for this time of year, don’t be vague and broad with your answer. Be specific. Don’t just say, “Family.” What about your family are you thankful for? I’ll go first: I am not just thankful for health — I am thankful that God has healed my mind this year. I have been in very low and dark places in the past. But I have been led this year in a renewal of my mind that is worth more than all the gold in the world. Happy Thanksgiving!
Sarah-Kate Duran is an independent columnist for The Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press; you can email them at alphabeth@tcsn.net
PASO ROBLES
Week of November 28 - December 4 Boys Basketball 11/30 | 2 / 3:30 pm | Greenfield (JV/V) 12/3 | 3:45 / 5 / 6:30 pm | Santa Ynez (FR/JV/V)
Soccer 12/3 | 4:15 / 6 pm | Nipomo (JV/V)
Soccer 12/3 | 4 / 5:45 pm | King City (JV/V)
Basketball 12/4 | 4:10 pm | Tourney (FR)
Basketball 12/3 | 6:30 pm | Morro Bay (V)
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(Left 3 Photos) The Bearcats celebrated a joyous Homecoming with alumni joining in
new tradition of singing the fight song. A special highlight was a visit from Alumni Coach Cash, the grandmother of the current cheer director and mother of former Bearcat cheerleader Cindi. Seeing three generations involved in the program added
Photos courtesy by PRHS Cheer (Right Photo) The Lady Bearcats
second round of
Central Section Division III playoffs. Photos courtesy of Paso Robles High School
(Left Photo) Congratulations to girls tennis players Gisele Forsythe and Stella Needels for being crowned Sunset League doubles champions. (Right 3 Photos)
victory over the San Luis Obispo Tigers. Oscar Allen scored a late goal to secure the win, while Aaron Bower recorded
shutout
season. Photos courtesy of Templeton High School
(Left 3 Photos) Coach Augie Johnston and the Atascadero Greyhounds opened the season with a hard-fought loss at Righetti High School. The team features a young group of players who are expected to improve as the season progresses. Key players to watch include 6-foot-6 freshman Kason Nicko and “Mr. Smooth” Shay Buckley. Photos Courtesy of Dwayne Burbach (Right Photo) The Lady Greyhounds cross country team represented Atascadero with pride at the Central Section CIF Championships in Fresno, finishing second out of 16 teams in Division 3 and securing a spot at the State Championships. Two runners finished in the top 10, and all of the girls delivered exceptional performances. This is only the third time in AHS athletics history that a cross country team has advanced to the State Championships. Congratulations to Bella Tomasini, Clara Miranda, Scarlette Fonseca, Lillian Archer, Gabi Ramsey, Tilly Ralston, and Selena Trejo for second place in CIF Central Section Division 3. Photo Courtesy of Coach Warnes
