Three incumbents vying for District 1 City Council seat
Deadline to return completed nomination papers for the Nov. 5 General Election is Aug. 9
By CAMILLE DEVAUL camille@pasoroblespress.com
PASO ROBLES — We are now four months away from the General Election on Nov. 5, and some candidates in Paso Robles have thrown their hats in the ring for City Council.
There are three council member seats up for grabs this November:
• City Council
Member District 1 for a partial term of two years
City Council
Member District 3 for a full term of four years
• City Council
Member District 4 for a full term of four years
Find the district map here: prcity.com/DocumentCenter/ View/34109/District-Map—2022-2032-PDF
Currently vying for the District 1 seat are three candidates: Kris Beal, Sharon Roden, and Linda George. Roden currently holds this seat and was officially sworn in to serve the District 1 seat during the Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2023, City Council meeting.
On Sept. 7, 2023, the council appointed Councilman John Hamon to fill the mayoral vacancy created by the passing of Mayor Steve Martin. As a result of Hamon’s appointment as mayor, the District 1 council seat was immediately vacated. At the same meeting,
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Reflection on why we come together and what America means to each of us
By HAYLEY MATTSON Publisher
Today, we take part in a wide range of activities to commemorate our nation’s independence. Beneath the canopy of laughter, joy, and radiant sunshine lies a deeper significance — the reflection on why we come together and what America means to each of us, proudly draped in the colors of red, white, and blue.
The foundation of our Fourth of July customs can be traced back to the 18th century and the profound narrative of the American Revolution. Amidst the turmoil of conflict, the Continental Congress boldly proclaimed independence on July 2, 1776. Merely two days later, amidst fervent deliberation and discourse, 56 delegates from the 13 colonies ratified the Declaration of Independence, a monumental manuscript penned by the youthful Thomas Jefferson at the age of 33, shaping the fate of a burgeoning nation. Among these delegates, ages spanned from the youngest, Thomas Lynch Jr. and Rutledge, Edward at 26, to the eldest, Benjamin Franklin at 70. The identities of the signers remained undisclosed until early 1777, when Congress permitted the publication of an
official version bearing their names. On Jan. 18, 1777, printer
Mary Katherine Goddard’s rendition in Baltimore, at the behest of the delegates, bore the signatures authenticated by John Hancock, affirming their desire to memorialize their commitment for posterity.
The Revolutionary War broke out in 1775 due to escalating tensions between Great Britain’s 13 North American colonies and the colonial government representing the British crown. The conflict was sparked by confrontations between British troops and colonial militiamen in Lexington and Concord in April 1775. By the following summer, a full-scale war for independence was underway. France’s entry into the conflict in 1778 transformed it into an international struggle. With French assistance, the Continental Army compelled the British to surrender at Yorktown, Virginia, in 1781, effectively securing American independence, which was formally recognized in the Treaty of Paris in 1783.
The roots of the conflict trace back over a decade before its outbreak. The French and Indian War (1756-1763) expanded British territories but burdened the colonies with unpopular taxes. Colonists protested against taxation without representation and demanded equal rights as British subjects. In response, delegates including George Washington, John and
PASO ROBLES — The Paso Robles Pioneer Day committee has announced the 2024 Pioneer Day Royalty as Marshal Dick Woodland and Queen Bonnie (Cary) Thorndyke. The 94th annual Pioneer Day Parade is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 12, but the start of the Pioneer Day events are just around the corner.
Since the first Pioneer Day in 1931, a Grand Marshal and Queen have been chosen from families who have settled in our area to reign over the celebration.
Woodland was named the 2023 Roblan of the Year by the Paso Robles and Templeton Chamber of Commerce. His love for cars was
Meet six of this year’s Miss California Mid-State Fair Pageant contestants
Part one: This year, 11 girls are vying for the prestigious role
By CHRISTIANNA MARKS christianna@atascaderonews.com
NORTH COUNTY — The Miss California Mid-State Fair Pageant will return for its 54th year on Wednesday, July 17, which also happens to be opening day for the California Mid-State Fair. The pageant, always a crowdpleaser, will unfold on the Frontier Stage at 6 p.m.
All 11 contestants will participate in an interview asking what they would change or add to make the fair a better experience, their talent, evening gown, and a final question regarding their fair proposal.
This year, there are new scholarship amounts. The crowned queen will receive $2,500, while first runner-up will receive $1,000, and second runner-up will receive $500. In addition, Miss Congeniality will receive $250, and the winners of the interview and talent sections will receive $100.
Paso Robles Press asked this year’s contestants
a few questions. Here are their answers:
Neelan Adams, 17
School graduated from: Designs School of Cosmetology
Talent: Dolly Parton’s “9 to 5” in American Sign Language
Favorite thing about the fair: Looking at the Home Arts Exhibits
Movie I could watch over and over: “Dirty Dancing”
Hailey Terrell, 17 School graduated from/headed to next: In the fall, I will be a senior at Atascadero High School.
Talent: I will be doing a speech on the care and management of a dairy goat herd. The name of my talent is, “All Things Goaty.”
Favorite thing about the fair: Since I was 5 years old, I have shown both small and large animals at the California Mid-State Fair. I started off showing my rabbit, named Jewels, but soon moved my way up to showing sheep, goats, and swine at the fair. Each year I look forward to showing my hard work that I have put into my market animals with others.
Movie I could watch over and over: A movie that I could watch over and over is “Secretariat.” Not only does this movie demonstrate that is doesn’t matter where you come from,
This year’s Miss California Mid-State Fair Pageant contests are (from left) Chelsea Hoyt, Hailey Terrell, Bailey Van Huss, Ashlee Holt, Neelan Adams, Samatha Hoffman, Logan Rutherford, Megan Pagnini, Emily McNeal, Kiana Keogh, and Venessa Pinedo. Photo provided by the Miss California Mid-State Fair Pageant.
influenced by his upbringing at his parents’ service station. Although he initially pursued racing, his path led the Bearcat to various impactful roles in Paso Robles.
He became a partner in Eberle Winery in 1982 and founded the Citizen’s Bank of Paso Robles, later merging it with the Bank of Santa Maria. Woodland also developed the Woodland Plaza Shopping Centers, contributing to local economic growth.
Beyond business, Woodland and his wife established the Woodland Auto Display at the Estrella Warbird Museum, showcasing over 100 vehicles. He has actively participated in historical preservation and housing projects, earning beautification awards and community respect.
Thorndyke is a Paso Robles High School alumna and, alongside her late husband Mike Thorndyke, has been heavily involved in the community for much of her life. She has been involved with the sorority Beta Sigma Phi for 58 years, giving back to our community and Trinity
Lutheran Church as a braille worker.
The Thorndyke family started its Central Coast residency in San Simeon, where Captain Thorndyke was the first lighthouse keeper for the Piedras Blancas Lighthouse. The family also owned a general store later known as Sebastiansthat today is in renovation to become a tasting room for Hearst Ranch Winery. The family then then made a move to Paso Robles, where they started the infamous Wayside Liquor in 1963 and owned the Gold Coast Ice Company.
She and her husband had the Talk Shop on 12th Street.
To complete the royal lineup, soon the Pioneer Day Committee will announce the Belle and her attendants. Belles and their attendants are young ladies representing a local Pioneer Family that came to the area prior to World War II. They are usually fresh high school graduates and young women. Their families have deep-rooted connections in the Paso Robles community.
Belle and attendants represent the different areas that make up the Paso Robles Area
and can vary each year. Areas often represented are Carissa Plains, Creston, Parkfield, Templeton, Adelaide, Linne Township, Paso Robles, San Miguel, and so many more. Pioneer Day festivities will begin in August, leading up to the big parade day:
San Miguel Old Timers BBQ
• Date: August 25, 12-2 p.m.
• Location: San Miguel Community Park
• Details: Hosted by the San Miguel Lions Club, this event promises a delightful barbecue experience for all.
Pioneer Day Kickoff Party
Date: September 28
• Location: Estrella Warbird Museum
• Details: A fun-filled evening featuring a barbecue dinner, live and dessert auctions, music, dancing, and casino games. Meet the 2024 Royalty in a lively setting.
94th Annual Paso Robles Pioneer Day Parade
• Date: October 12, 10 a.m.
• Location: Downtown Paso Robles
Details: This year’s parade
will feature antique tractors, horse-drawn wagons, marching bands, mounted equestrian groups, youth groups, church groups, civic groups, floats, vintage cars, fire engines, military vehicles, and more. For more information on the Pioneer Day Parade and its upcoming festivities, visit pasoroblespioneerday.org. Look for a complete story on the Paso Robles Pioneer Royal’s history in the community in the October issue of Paso Magazine.
Samuel Adams, Patrick Henry, and John Jay convened the First Continental Congress in 1774, denouncing British policies but not yet calling for independence.
The conflict escalated with the Battles of Lexington and Concord in April 1775, marking the beginning of the Revolutionary War. Initially, few colonists sought complete independence, but sentiments shifted rapidly, fueled by growing hostility toward Britain and revolutionary literature like Thomas Paine’s “Common Sense.” The Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4, 1776, leading to the formation of the United States. The war’s turning point
came with the surrender at Yorktown in 1781, although formal peace was not achieved until the Treaty of Paris in 1783. Independence Day celebrations became an annual tradition, fostering unity and political discourse among emerging parties like the Federalists and Democratic-Republicans.
Reflecting on history, Americans continue to uphold their freedoms while striving for progress. Independence Day serves as a reminder to safeguard these freedoms for future generations. In the timeless refrain of our national anthem, may the star-spangled banner yet wave o’er the land of the free and the home of the brave. This Fourth of July, let us unite in the spirit of camaraderie and renewal, reaffirming our commitment to the ideals that define us as Americans. JULY 4TH
after Hamon was sworn in as mayor, the council decided to fill the newly created vacancy in District 1 through an appointment process. Roden was one of eight applicants to apply for the position. After interviews held during a special meeting on Sept. 26, 2023, council members approved to choose Roden as the new District 1 council member. She will serve in the position through the next General Election in November 2024. Roden is a farmer and fifth-generation San Luis Obispo County resident. She previously stated that her focus is to help Paso Robles move forward while preserving its history. Beal and George were both candidates in the September 2023 interviews and were beat out by Roden. Beal is a Paso Robles High School alumna and former nonprofit executive director. George has a background as a campaign member and lobbyist.
but instead, where you end up, it also teaches a lesson about heart.
Kiana Keogh, 17
School graduated from/headed to next: In the fall, I will be attending my senior year at Paso Robles High School.
Talent in the pageant: My talent is a brief description on livestock judging.
As of July 2, there are no candidates vying for the District 3 seat currently held by Councilmember Steve
Favorite thing about the fair: My favorite thing about the fair is showing livestock.
Movie you could watch over and over: “ 50 First Dates,” with Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore.
Samantha Hoffman, 19 School graduated from/headed to next: I will be attending Cuesta College in the fall, majoring in welding.
Gregory. Fred Strong, who currently holds the District 4 seat, is the only candidate vying for the seat at this time. It should be noted that none of these candidates have officially been qualified yet to run for their respective seats. The nomination period is July 15 through Aug. 9. To run, candidates must submit their nomination paper signed by no less than 20 or more than 30 registered voters within their district boundaries. An at-large seat like treasurer must include registered voters within city limits. Candidates must make their initial
talent in the pageant is called Clowning Around. I will be making and showing variousanimals and objects out of balloons while telling some family-friendly jokes.
Favorite thing about the fair: My favorite thing about the fair is the livestock, and being able to reconnect with friends I’ve made over the years while showing at the fair.
Movie you could watch over and over: “Cars” from Disney
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appointment with the City Clerk, allowing for enough time to get the signatures and return them to the clerk prior to the Aug. 9 deadline.
The deadline to return completed nomination papers is Aug. 9 at 5 p.m. However, it may be extended to Aug. 14 if the incumbent does not file the necessary papers by the initial deadline.
Also up for election is the City’s Treasurer which is an at-large seat for a full term of four years. There are currently no candidates running for treasurer as of July 2. The current City Treasurer is Ryan Cornell.
Megan Pagnini, 18 School graduated from/ headed to next: In the fall, I will be a sophomore at The University of Arizona.
Talent in the pageant: I will be singing “Wide Open Spaces” by The Chicks.
Favorite thing about the fair: Choosing just one thing is so difficult, but I love that the fair brings people from all over California together.
Additionally, Paso Robles residents will see Measure M which includes three resolutions:
• Resolution 24-069 — Calling for the Placement of a General Tax Measure on the Ballot for the General Municipal Election (edocs. prcity.com/WebLink/ DocView.aspx?id=74351& dbid=0&repo=CityOfPaso Robles&cr=1)
• Resolution 24-070 — Requesting Consolidation of Municipal Election: Ballot Measure (edocs. prcity.com/WebLink/ DocView.aspx
Movie you could watch over and over: “Legally Blonde,” because girl power.
Vanessa Pinedo, 18 School graduated from/headed to next: In the fall, I will be a sophomore at Cuesta College.
Talent in the pageant: My talent for the pageant is a traditional Folklorico dance style, Jalisco.
Favorite thing about the fair: My favorite thing about the
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?id=74352&dbid=0&re po=CityOfPasoRobles) Resolution 24-071 — Providing for the Filing of Primary and Rebuttal Arguments and Setting Rules for the Filing of Written Arguments Regarding a City Measure (edocs.prcity. com/WebLink/DocView. aspx
?id=74353&dbid=0&re po=CityOfPasoRobles) Paso Robles Press will be following the election. For more information on how to run for City Council, visit prcity.com/1041/Elections.
fair is getting to watch all the amazing kids show their livestock animals.
Movie you could watch over and over: “Ratatouille.” It is a movie I have loved ever since I was a kid. It reminds me to always be imaginative and attempt things you may not always think might work out.
Come back next week to hear from the other five contestants of the Miss California Mid-State Fair Pageant.
(Left) Bonnie (Cary) Thorndyke and her late husband Mike Thorndyke. Photo provided by the Thorndyke Family (Right) Richard “Dick” Woodland at Estrella Warbirds Museum in 2023. Photo by Derek Luff/PRP
Supervisors vote to halt increase for cannabis tax
Board voted to keep the tax at 6 percent rather than increasing to 8 percent
By CAMILLE DEVAUL
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — During a special meeting on June 24, the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors voted to halt a cannabis tax increase for the county. The board voted to keep the tax at 6 percent rather than increasing to 8 percent. The tax was originally scheduled to increase starting July 1.
When implemented, the Cannabis Business Tax was meant to increase by 2 percent every year for businesses located in unincorporated areas of the county.
During public comment, Shawn Bean, owner of The Source, a local cannabis delivery company, said his business would struggle if the tax were to increase.
“A lower tax rate allows entrepreneurs like myself to hire more people, do more business, invest back into the company,” said Bean.
Other cannabis business owners who came to the meeting echoed Bean’s notion that the tax increase would severely hurt their businesses.
Local business owner Steven Herring said, “It’s no secret that the cannabis market has been devastated and the sales prices have been cut in half since 2018 ... going to 8 percent will definitely tax multiple businesses out of existance, especially the farms.”
Herring said that he is the only processing facil-
ity in SLO County and has spoken to many farms who echoed his concerns and say they will look to move to a different county if the tax increases.
Justin Cooley, who serves as the deputy director of the Auditor-Controller-Treasurer-Tax Collector’s Office, mentioned that halting the tax increase will allow cannabis industry business owners to boost their profits.
“The industry has developed more slowly than expected, so maintaining the current tax rate was intended to give them additional time,” Cooley explained.
County officials indicated that revenue from the business tax contributes to the region’s general fund. Cooley noted that the increase would have added an extra $250,000 to the fund for the upcoming fiscal year.
Supervisor Dawn Ortiz-Legg (D-3) said, “I would like to see this stay because I want these guys to continue to be able to grow their business and flourish here ... I also want some of the revenue eventually go to education.”
Ortiz-Legg made a motion to maintain the cannabis tax at 6 percent which was approved unanimously with a 3-0 vote. Supervisor Debbie Arnold (D-5) was absent from the meeting to conflicting plans made before the special meeting was scheduled. Supervisor Jimmy Paulding (D-4) was also absent from the meeting. The tax is projected to rise again next year unless the board decides to oppose it.
The next San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors meeting is scheduled for July 9 at 9 a.m.
San Luis Obispo County braces for heat wave with temperatures up to 112 degrees
Residents urged to protect themselves and check on vulnerable individuals amid extreme heat
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY
— As a heat wave with temperatures predicted to reach as high as 112 degrees takes hold for some areas of San Luis Obispo County, the Public Health Department encourages residents to protect themselves from heat-related illness and to check on those who may be especially at risk. This includes young children, older adults, people with health conditions, and people who work outdoors.
“Staying cool isn’t just about comfort: Heat-related illness can be very serious and even deadly,” said Dr. Penny Borenstein, the county health officer. “This is true for our most vulnerable neighbors and also for otherwise healthy people who work or exercise outdoors in the heat.”
To reduce the risk of heat-related
illness, health officials advise staying cool, staying hydrated, and staying connected during extreme heat waves.
Stay cool:
• Stay in air-conditioned buildings as much as possible. If you do not have air conditioning at home, consider visiting air-conditioned public places like libraries, malls, or cooling centers. Even a few hours of air conditioning can help your body cope. While fans can provide comfort, they are not effective at preventing heat-related illness when temperatures reach the high 90s or above. Avoid exercising or working outdoors during the hottest times of day. Take advantage of cooler early-morning and later-evening hours. If you must exercise or work outdoors in the heat, pace yourself and take frequent breaks.
• Wear lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothing. Outdoors, wear a wide-brimmed hat. Take cool showers or baths. Keep
a spray bottle of water in the refrigerator to spray yourself with cool water if needed.
Stay hydrated:
• Drink more water than usual. Don’t wait until you are thirsty to drink more water.
Avoid alcohol and sugary beverages. Drink cool water instead.
If you are working or exercising outside, drink two to four cups of water per hour.
Stay connected:
• Check on neighbors, family, and friends who are especially at risk. This includes young children, older adults, people with health conditions (including mental health conditions), people who work outdoors, and people who do not have access to air conditioning. If you are at risk, ask someone to check on you.
• If you must work or exercise outdoors in the heat, use a buddy system. Monitor your buddy for
signs of heat-related illness (see below) and ask them to do the same for you. If you see signs of illness, stop work or exercise and move to a cooler environment.
• Remember to check on pets. Pets can get dehydrated quickly, so give them plenty of fresh, clean water. Make sure they have a shady place to get out of the sun, be careful not to over-exercise them, and keep them indoors when it’s extremely hot.
• Never leave people or pets in closed, parked cars.
• If you see signs of heat-related illness, take action immediately. When the body becomes too hot and is not able to cool itself, risk increases for heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Heat exhaustion symptoms include:
• Heavy sweating
• Weakness
• Cold, pale, and clammy skin Fast, weak pulse Nausea or vomiting
Fainting
Heat stroke symptoms include:
High body temperature (above 103°F)
• Hot, red, dry, or moist skin and NOT sweating
Rapid and strong pulse
Confusion and possible unconsciousness
If you see signs of either illness, immediately move the person to a cooler area to lie down and rest. Cool the person with a cool shower, bath, or wet cloth.
In the case of heat exhaustion, the person may sip cool water. If the person vomits repeatedly, seek medical attention. Most people recover from heat exhaustion without medical attention.
In the case of heat stroke, remember: heat stroke is a medical emergency. Immediately focus on helping the person cool down and then call 911 or get someone else to make the call. A person suffering from heat stroke should not drink liquids.
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PASO ROBLES
All fireworks prohibited in Paso Robles; city to increase enforcement Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services would like to remind residents that all fireworks, including “Safe and Sane,” are prohibited in the City of Paso Robles.
This year, the city is increasing its enforcement. Paso Robles Police officers and firefighters will be using aerial device technology with GPS and video capabilities to help them pinpoint the location where fireworks are being used. Citations of up to $1,000 will be issued to those caught setting off fireworks.
You can still celebrate Independence Day with a bang at the City of Paso Robles and Travel Paso’s free 4th of July Celebration at Barney Schwartz Park from 2 to 10 p.m.
City releases statement on Grants Pass v. Johnson overturning
On Friday, June 28, the United States Supreme Court, in a 6-3 decision, overturned lower court rulings in Grants Pass v. Johnson that deemed it cruel and unusual to punish those sleeping outside and may also prohibit public camping by those experiencing homelessness.
The court noted, “Grants Pass’s public-camping ordinances do not criminalize status. The public-camping laws prohibit actions undertaken by any person, regardless of status.” The City of Paso Robles is currently reviewing and analyzing the ruling to ensure a thorough understanding of the SCOTUS’s ruling.
A press release from the city said, “It appears the Court’s ruling returns decision-making power to the local level, enabling cities like Paso Robles to tailor its ordinances and policies to better suit specific community needs.”
“This ruling is certainly a positive determination for municipalities like ours. SCOTUS’s decision appears to increase our cities’ options and ability to craft ordinances that prohibit sleeping and camping in sensitive public places,” said City Manager Ty Lewis.
The press release continued to say: “The City of Paso Robles remains committed to collaboration with local, regional, state, and federal partners to address the complex housing challenges faced by the community. The City seeks to balance compassion for those without housing against the quality of life concerns identified by community stakeholders.This ruling provides additional tools for the City of Paso Robles to utilize in achieving objectives identified within its Strategic Plan to Address Homelessness.”
Contained vegetation fire on Caballo Place under investigation
Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services (PRFES) responded to a report of a vegetation fire on Caballo Place in Paso Robles on Sunday, June 30 at about 9 p.m.
PRFES reports that they arrived on scene within four minutes of receiving the call and found a quarter-acre burning upslope in brush and grass. Firefighters were able to stop the forward progress of the fire at 3.65 acres with no damage to structures or infrastructure.
Three fire engines, a battalion chief, and deputy fire chief from Paso Robles responded. Five engines, two dozers, a water tender, two crews, and a battalion chief responded as part of the city’s automatic and mutual aid agreements with Cal Fire, Atascadero Fire, Templeton Fire, and San Miguel Fire. Additional assistance was provided by both PasoRobles Police Department and San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Department. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Several residents reported fireworks in the area just prior to the fire. Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services reminds all residents that all fireworks are illegal in the City of Paso Robles and pose great risk during critical fire weather conditions.
Cooling centers open in Paso Robles during Excessive Heat Warning
The Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services have released an excessive heat alert for the area.
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The National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard has issued an Excessive Heat Warning with a long duration of elevated to critical fire weather conditions into next weekend. The excessive temperatures will increase the potential for serious heat-related illnesses, especially for the young and elderly population, those performing outdoor activities, and those without access to air conditioning.
Paso Robles Fire advises the community to check on relatives, friends and neighbors that are susceptible to heat-related illnesses. They added that it is imperative during this excessive heat period to drink plenty of fluids and stay out of the sun. With extreme heat and wind, comes increased risk for wildfires and Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS). To prepare for a wildfire and PSPS, please take the following precautions:
Have a personal safety plan in place for every member of your household, including pets.
• Make a plan for any medications that need to remain cooled or devices that require power.
• Build or restock your emergency supply kit, including food, water, flashlights, a radio, fresh batteries, first aid supplies, and cash. Identify backup charging methods for phones.
• Learn how to manually open your garage door.
• If you own a backup generator, ensure it is ready to safely operate. Know your evacuation zone by visiting ReadySLO.org/evaczone. Cooling Centers in Paso Robles are:
• Library at 1000 Spring St. (Monday through Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Fri 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
• Senior Center located at 270 Scott St. (Monday through Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.).
They also ask the public to be mindful of pets and children and to not leave them unattended in vehicles.
Officers arrest man for assault with a deadly weapon; seized several ‘ghost guns’
Officers have arrested one man for assault with a deadly weapon following a dispute at a business in Paso Robles.
Around 3 p.m. on Thursday, June 27, Paso Robles officers responded to two victims who reported that there was a verbal dispute with a male at 2605 Theatre Drive. It was reported that during the dispute, the male loaded a shotgun and pointed it at them. Officers located the suspect, who was identified as Nicolas Wayner, at the address.
According to the press release from Paso Robles Police Department, Wayner was taken into custody without incident. During the investigation, officers located a loaded shotgun. Officers also located a short barrel rifle, non-serialized“ghost guns,” and several other firearms. All firearms were seized and all of the involved parties were uninjured. Wayner was later booked in the San Luis Obispo County Jail for 245(a) (2) PC, 3605(a) PC, 33215 PC, and 29180(c) PC.
ATASCADERO
Fire crews respond to residential fire on Cristobal Ave. fire is now contained Emergency services responded to the scene of a residential fire at 7860 Cristobal Avenue in Atascadero. Fire crews arrived on scene at about 3:20 p.m. on Tuesday, July 2.
Atascadero News was on the scene. Some family members were in the home when the fire started. Fire crews have confirmed that all persons have been removed from the home. Individuals were treated on the scene but reportedly no one was in need of hospital treatment.
Crews responding were from Atascadero Fire, Paso Robles Fire, Atascadero Police, and San Luis Obispo Fire.
Atascadero Fire Chief Casey Bryson told Atascadero News, “Nothing definitive yet, but it is confined. So we got the
fire confined, it’s not spreading … We did treat a few people … but no one is being transported.”
The cause of the fire has yet to be determined.
‘Saturday in the Park’ Summer Concert Series with The Rockin’ Bs Band
The next concert will be held on Saturday, July 6 at 6:30 p.m. at the Atascadero Lake Park Bandstand, featuring The Rockin’ Bs Band.
The Rockin’ Bs Band, comprised of four seasoned professionals, delivers an authentic and fun musical experience. Julie Beaver, a powerful country/blues violinist and vocalist, shines when it’s time to rock. Kenny Blackwell showcases his versatile guitar skills and vocals, while Wally Barnick brings strong vocals and solid electric bass. Drummer Art Dougall adds the perfect rhythm, having played with many prominent Central Coast bands for decades. Their diverse repertoire is perfect for both listening and dancing, appealing to music lovers of all ages.
In addition to great music, concert-goers can enjoy delicious food from Zen Dog and I Love to Cater. The community is encouraged to mark their calendars for the rest of the fantastic concert series lineup:
“Saturday in the Park” Summer Concert Series Line-up:
• July 6: The Rockin’ Bs Band (Rock, Country & More)
• July 20: Garden Party (Classic Soft Rock)
July 27: Erin & the Earthquakes (Dance Rock, Funk & Soul)
• August 3: Josh Rosenblum Band (Pop/Rock Blues)
• August 10: Stellar (Classic Hits through the Decades)
• August 31: The JD Project (Rock, Blues & Country)
All concerts are outdoors at the Atascadero Lake Park Bandstand and free to attend. Attendees are encouraged to bring a low-back chair and some cash for food purchases.
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Spring has sprung kittens
The Feline Network of the Central Coast is hosting an Adopt a Kitten Event on Saturday, July 6, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Los Osos Valley Nursery, located at 301 Los Osos Valley Road, Los Osos.
The event will feature music, food trucks, and plenty of summer fun! Many cats and kittens will be available for adoption. All cats and kittens are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped prior to adoption. The adoption fee is $100 for one or $150 for two, with a free vet examination included.
“Our foster homes have many sweet and adorable kittens for adoption,” says volunteer Elaine Genasci. “We offer a discount on adopting two because having a pair of kitties is much more entertaining than a single kitty.”
The Feline Network is a nonprofit humane organization dedicated to reducing cat overpopulation through spaying/neutering and public education. They also rescue homeless cats and kittens and place them in permanent homes. The organization is run by volunteers and collaborates with local veterinarians who provide medical services at discounted fees.
For more information on adoptions, low-cost spay/neuter services, help with feral cats, or to volunteer or donate, please contact (805) 550-9064 OR (549-9CAT) or visit felinenetwork.org
Community event at Dairy Creek Golf Course benefitting Woods Humane Society
San Luis Obispo County Parks is hosting its first Park Palooza. The event will include a 5K Color Run, a car show with cars and motorcycles hosted by Hoods Car Club, a Makeshift Muse Makers Market with local vendors, and live music featuring The Expendables and local bands Zongo Allstars, The Groove Collective, and Bad Luck Bandits. Multiple food and beverage vendors, bounce houses, and
face painting will add to the fun. This is a family-friendly event benefitting Woods Humane Society Animal Shelter. Kids 12 years old and under enter for free. Volunteer and sponsorship opportunities still exist and interested groups or individuals should contact Stephanie Stiles at sloparkpalooza@gmail.com for details.
Park Palooza will take place on Saturday, July 13, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., at Dairy Creek Golf Course located at 2990 Dairy Creek Road, San Luis Obispo. Tickets and information can be found by visiting my805tix.com and entering”Park Palooza” in the search.
Jury convicts Bryce Littlejohns of multiple crimes, including rape and assault
District Attorney Dan Dow announced that on Tuesday, June 11, a San Luis Obispo County jury found Bryce Littlejohns, 45, of Oceano, guilty of numerous crimes he viciously committed against his former spouse in March 2020,and related crimes against law enforcement.
On the evening of March 5, 2020, the defendant attacked his former spouse in her home. The defendant punched, tackled, kicked, and threw the victim into walls, causing severe bruising to her face, arms, and legs.
Amid the hours-long physical assault, the defendant committed rape and forcible oral copulation upon the victim, attempting to inflict his power and control over her.
At one point, the defendant strangled the victim while threatening to kill her.
When the victim finally saw an opportunity to attempt to call the police, the defendant took the phone from her hands and destroyed it.
The attack continued until the next morning. During the entire incident, an 8-year-old child was present in the residence. When law enforcement arrived the next morning, the defendant did not cooperate with sheriff’s deputies.Instead, he forcefully assaulted the deputies, threw K9 Officer Benny down a flight of stairs, and resisted their attempts to arrest him.
The jury convicted Littlejohns of rape, forced oral copulation, criminal threats, dissuading a witness from reporting a crime, assault likely to inflict great bodily injury, and felony domestic abuse.
He was also convicted of resisting an executive officer by force, resisting/ obstructing or delaying a peace officer, unlawful firearm activity, violation of a court-issued restraining order, and assault on a police animal.
The three-week trial was presided over by the Honorable Michael S. Frye in courtroom D6.
“The victim-survivor was very courageous in coming forward and testifying to what the defendant did to her,” said District Attorney Dan Dow. “We are grateful for the good Samaritan neighbor who called 9-1-1 at the request of the victim after the defendant destroyed her phone. If anyone reading this is in an abusive relationship, I want to encourage them to reach out for help. Tell a friend, report to law enforcement, or seek the assistance of support groups like Lumina Alliance.”
Earlier this year, in February, a separate jury found the defendant guilty of misdemeanor spousal abuse in violation of Penal Code section 273.5(a) from an incident on November 14, 2019, with the same victim.
Littlejohns will remain in custody and will be sentenced on July 23, for both cases. The maximum sentence that the defendant faces is over 23 years in state prison.
Marco Antonio Cota Jr. sentenced to life in prison for first-degree murder and mutilation of remains
District Attorney Dan Dow announced that Marco Antonio Cota Jr. of San Luis Obispo has been sentenced to serve 75 years to life plus 21 years for first-degree murder and mutilation of human remains in the November 2021 killing of 64-year-old Rick Fowler.
Cota was also ordered to register as a sex offender.
The sentence was imposed by Superior Court Judge Timothy S. Covello,
who presided over the trial of the case.
The murder of Fowler occurred in the Bianchi Open Space area of San Luis Obispo during the evening of November 20, 2021. The area contained several unauthorized encampments for the homeless population.
At trial, jurors heard evidence that Cota and Fowler were involved in a verbal argument and that Cota followed Fowler back to Fowler’s campsite, where Cota attacked and beat him to death. Cota then pierced the body of Fowler in various areas with several wooden sticks including penetration of the victim’s rectum.
When asked by law enforcement why he did so, Cota replied that he “wanted to show you what evil looks like.”
On Feb. 13, a San Luis Obispo County jury found Cota guilty of the murder and mutilation of Fowler. After the jury returned their verdict, Covello found true the allegation that Cota had suffered three prior convictions for felony“strike” offenses under California’s Three Strikes Law.
The prior convictions included a 1998 conviction for robbery in Tulare County, convictions for criminal threats in 2014, and assault with a deadly weapon in 2016, both in San Luis Obispo County.
“Finally, there is justice for Mr. Rick Fowler, the victim in this case, who was senselessly and brutally murdered and his body mutilated,” Dow said.
“We are grateful to the jury for faithfully performing their civic duty by their careful attention to the presentation of evidence. Mr. Cota was given a fair trial, and now he will serve his fair and appropriate life sentence in prison. This sentence sends a loud message that violent crime is aggressively prosecuted in San Luis Obispo County.”
The case was investigated by the San Luis Obispo City Police Department, with the assistance of the District Attorney’s Bureau of Investigation. The case was prosecuted by Deputy District Attorney Melissa Chabra.
Joshua Lee Arnold sentenced to 54 years to life in prison
District Attorney Dan Dow announced June 11 that Visalia resident Joshua Lee Arnold, 42, has been sentenced to serve 26 years plus 28 years to life in prison for attempted murder and assault with a handgun during crime spree.
On April 9, Arnold pleaded no contest to three counts of attempted murder with deliberation and premeditation, and two counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm. Arnold also admitted he personally used a firearm in the commission of all three attempted murders and personally inflicted great bodily injury on two of the three attempted murder victims.
Finally, Arnold admitted he had a 2016 conviction for domestic violence resulting in great bodily injury, a “strike” under California’s three-strike law. Arnold’s pleas were the result of a crime spree committed in southern San Luis Obispo County on the afternoon of August 17, 2023.
On that day, at approximately 1 p.m., Arnold attempted to rob a clerk at the 7-Eleven in Grover Beach. Arnold was armed with a handgun, which he brandished at the clerk. The clerk refused to give Arnold money and attempted to call 9-1-1. Arnold walked around the store counter and fired a single shot at close range toward the clerk, who fell to the ground.
The bullet Arnold fired exited the front window of 7-Eleven, narrowly missing two bystanders outside. Arnold fired a second shot at the clerk as Arnold left the store. The clerk suffered a single bullet wound to the neck. Despite the victim’s wound, he was able to provide surveillance footage of the shooting to responding officers before he was transported to the hospital.
Less than one hour later, at approximately 1:50 p.m., Arnold stole cigarettes from Kachi Smoke Shop in Nipomo. Arnold did not use a firearm in the commission of that theft.
At approximately 3:30 p.m., Arnold attempted to carjack the driver of a Ford Mustang near the Panda Express in the Froom
RECORD
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Judson Donovan Porter,
grandfather, on Saturday, June 8th, 2024. He was 83 years old. Judson was a longtime co-publisher of Atascadero News with his two brothers, Jim and Jack, all of whom owned the paper from 1978 to 2003. Jud served as the newspaper business manager and was in charge of the classified sales department. He retired after 42 years, having learned the publishing business from his father and mother, who purchased the newspaper in 1949. He was on the board of directors of the California Newspaper Publishers Associ-
On Sunday, June 23, 2024, Patrick Allen McCain passed away at the age of 67 at the Mercy Hospital in Redding, CA, after a battle with an autoimmune lung disease. He was surrounded at the time of his death by family. Pat was born on March 3, 1957, at the Mountain View Hospital in San Luis Obispo, California, to Jerry and Doris McCain. He was raised as the youngest of three children in Atascadero, CA, and attended school there. Pat was a member
ation (CNPA) and a member of the California Press Association. He was a past president of the Atascadero Jaycees, a member of the Atascadero Lions Club, and a former director of the Atascadero Chamber of Commerce. He also served as chairman of the Salvation Army.
He served on the original Atascadero incorporation feasibility committee and was active with Atascadero youth organizations. He was a member of the Escuela Del Rio Board of Directors and a member of Atascadero Bible Church.
Jud was born in Broken
of the Atascadero High School Class of 1976 and went on to attend West Hills Junior College, where he graduated from the heavy equipment program. Pat then went to work for Jerry Fredricks Excavation Company in Atascadero.
In the mid-80s, he left Atascadero to join his parents, who had moved to Lewiston, California. There, he worked for the Trinity County Road Department, which he later retired from.
Pat loved to hunt and fish
Bow, Nebraska, and moved to Atascadero in 1949. He attended Atascadero Elementary School from 3rd to 8th grade and Atascadero High School from 9th through 12th. He played four years of football, two years of baseball, and graduated with the class of 1959.
He was a member of the California National Guard and served from 1962 through 1970. Jud married Christie Stinson in 1963, and they were married for 60 years. She also attended Atascadero High School. They have two daughters, Michelle
when he wasn’t at work. He had no children but five nieces who adored him. Pat would always take them rafting down the Trinity River or fishing when they came up to visit every summer. Pat also loved animals and Hot Rods.
Pat was known for his big smile and an even bigger heart. Many would probably describe him as one of the nicest guys they had ever met.
Pat was preceded in death by his Parents, Jerry (J.L) and Doris McCain, and his sister,
and Tracy, and one son-inlaw, Steve Ring. He also has six grandchildren: Madison, Judson, Maison, Gracey, Scarlet, and Selah, and a great-grandson, Weston. He is predeceased by his parents, George and Ester Porter, son-in-law Jeff Sills, and his nephew, Greg Porter.
Jud enjoyed traveling, golf, building model cars, local history, his church, and spending time with his family and friends.
Please join us for a celebration of life on Sunday, July 21st, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Atascadero Lake Pavilion.
Gerry Villa (McCain). He is survived by his big brother, Mike McCain, his sister-in-law, Carrol McCain, and his nieces, Jenell Richardson (Villa), Rene’ Smith (McCain), Karin Viale (Villa), Kara Coffland (McCain), and Niki Torres (McCain). Pat also has multiple great-nieces and great nephews, and a great-great Niece.
The family will be having a private celebration of life. In lieu of flowers, please send a donation to your local animal shelter in his name.
DEATHS
Services
Services
Ranch parking lot in the city of San Luis Obispo. The driver of that Ford Mustang, a 50-yearold San Luis Obispo resident, had just left Panda Express with his 19-year-old son. The 19-year-old male was seated in the front passenger seat during the attempted carjacking.
The driver quickly accelerated in an attempt to flee from Arnold, who shot multiple rounds from his 9mm handgun toward the victims’ vehicle as they drove away. Two bullets entered the victims’ vehicle. One bullet struck the passenger in the back, and the driver transported his son to the hospital.
Arnold then fled the scene in his vehicle, and law enforcement officers located him approximately half an hour later in the nearby San Luis Ranch neigh-
borhood, where he was taken into custody without further incident. Both shooting victims were treated for their injuries and released from local hospitals.
In the hours, days, and weeks following Arnold’s shocking crime spree, countless law enforcement professionals from multiple agencies throughout San Luis Obispo County, including the Grover Beach Police Department, the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office, the San Luis Obispo Police Department, and the San Luis Obispo County District Attorney’s Office Bureau of Investigation, thoroughly investigated each of Arnold’s crimes. These law enforcement professionals’ tireless efforts produced the overwhelming evidence necessary to hold Arnold accountable.
Superior Court Judge Michael S. Frye imposed Arnold’s sentence. Arnold will
be transported to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to begin serving his sentence forthwith.
Supreme Court overturns Chevron doctrine
In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court has significantly curtailed the power of federal agencies to interpret laws, mandating that courts must now rely on their own interpretations of ambiguous statutes. This decision, which will have broad implications across various sectors, overrules the 1984 Chevron v. Natural Resources Defense Council decision that established the Chevron doctrine. The doctrine previously required courts to defer to agencies’ reasonable interpretations of ambiguous laws. The court’s 6-3 ruling, authored by Chief Justice John Roberts, deemed this doctrine”fundamentally
misguided.”
Justice Elena Kagan, joined by Justices Sonia Sotomayor and Ketanji Brown Jackson, dissented, warning that the ruling would cause significant disruption to the legal system. The original Chevron decision had become a cornerstone of federal administrative law, referenced over 18,000 times by federal courts.
The case arose from challenges to a National Marine Fisheries Service rule requiring the herring industry to bear the costs of onboard observers monitoring catches. The Supreme Court agreed to hear the appeals focusing solely on the Chevron question. Chief Justice Roberts argued that the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) requires courts to decide legal questions independently, without deferring to agency interpretations.
Concurring opinions by
Justices Clarence Thomas and Neil Gorsuch emphasized that the Chevron doctrine was inconsistent with both the APA and the constitutional separation of powers. Justice Kagan, in her dissent, argued that agencies, with their technical expertise, are better suited to interpret regulatory laws and that the decision undermines decades of established legal precedent.
The ruling is part of a broader conservative effort to reduce the power of federal agencies, seen also in recent decisions affecting the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the Securities and Exchange Commission. While some applaud the decision for preserving the separation of powers, others, like the Southern Environmental Law Center, criticize it as a “recipe for chaos,” predicting inconsistent interpretations of federal laws by judges lacking agency expertise.
CRIME DATA LISTED BELOW IS FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE UPON THE RECEIPT OF
PASO ROBLES POLICE DEPARTMENT
JUNE 25, 2024
23:30 — Jorge Galvezrojas, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the 2400 Block of Branch Creek for FALSE IDENTIFICATION [148.9(A)PC], Case no. 242081
00:26 — Bobby Eugene McNure, of Paso Robles was taken into custody on the 2600 Block of Riverside Ave. for BENCH WARRANT [978.5PC], Case no. 242082
07:32 — Micheal Eugene Harris, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the 600 Block of 12th St. for POSSESSION OF UNLAWFUL PARAPHERNALIA [11364(A)H&S], Case no. 242084
12:04 — Christian Garcia, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the 2800 Block of Riverside Ave. for TRESSPASS: REFUSING OR FAILING TO LEAVE UPON REQUEST BY OWNER OR PEACE OFFICER [602(O)PC], POSSESSION OF UNLAWFUL PARAPHERNALIA [11364(A)H&S], Case no. 242086
12:45 — Frank Luis Reyes, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the 1100 Block of Spring St. for DISORDERLY CONDUCT/PUBLIC INTOXICATION
[647(F)PC], Case no. 242087
13:58 — Corinne Elizabeth Silva, of Paso Robles was taken into custody at City Park for POSSESSION OF UNLAWFUL PARAPHERNALIA [11364(A)H&S], POSSESSION OF SPECIFIED CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE [11377(A)H&S], BENCH WARRANT [978.5PC], Case no. 242088
00:00 — Abdon Tolentino, of Paso Robles for DRIVING WITHOUT A LICENSE [12500(A)VC], Case no. 242090
JUNE 26, 2024
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00:08 — Rafael Negrete Morales, of San Luis Obispo, was taken into custody on the corner of 11th and Park Streets for BENCH WARRANT [978.5PC], OUTSIDE WARRANT-MISDEMEANOR [O/W-M], Case no. 242092 07:00 — Jorge Luis Fernandez, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the 900 Block of Park St. for UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE WITHOUT PRESCRIPTION [11550(A)HS], Case no. 242094 11:05 — Jason Anthony Horning, of Paso Robles for POSSESSION OF UNLAWFUL PARAPHERNALIA [11364(A)H&S], POSSESSION OF BURGLARY TOOLS [466PC], Case no. 242095 14:42 — Jeffrey Daniel Adams, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the 1100 Block of Black Oak Dr. for POSSESSION OF SPECIFIED CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE [11377(A)H&S], OUTSIDE WARRANT-FELONY [O/W-F], Case no. 242098
23:17 — Phillip Darrin Welch, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the 1200 Block of Ysabel Ave. for POSSESSION OF UNLAWFUL PARAPHERNALIA [11364(A)H&S], POSSESSION OF SPECIFIED CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE [11377(A) H&S], WILLFULLY TO VIOLATE A WRITTEN PROMISE TO APPEAR IN COURT [853.7PC], Case no. 242101
JUNE 27, 2024
11:12 — Rebecca Ann Hurl, of Paso Robles for BENCH WARRANT [978.5PC], Case no. 242105
12:30 — Michael Eugene Harris, of Paso Robles was taken into custody on the 1100 Block of Spring st. for BENCH WARRANT [978.5PC], TRESPASS [602PC], PETTY THEFT [484(A)PC], Case no. 242102
14:13 — Christian Garcia, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the 2800 Block of Riverside Ave. for UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE WITHOUT PRESCRIPTION [11550(A)HS], Case no. 242107 15:43 — Nicolas J. Wayner, of Paso Robles was taken into custody on the 2600 Block of Theater Dr. for ASSULT WITH A FIREARM [245(A)2PC], POSSESSION OF AN AUSALT WEAPON [30605(A)PC], SALE, USE OR POSSESSION OF SHORT-BARRELED RIFLES AND SAWED-OFF SHOTGUNS [33215PC], Case no. 242110
22:21 — Felipe Alejandro Rubio, of Atascadero for RECEIVING/CONCEALING STOLEN PROPERTY, ETC. [496(A)PC], Case no. 242115
22:21 — Felipe Alejandro Rubio, of Atascadero was on view arrest on the 1100 Block of Black Oak Dr. For RECEIVING/CONCEALING STOLEN PROPERTY,ETC [496(A)PC], POSSESSION OF SPECIFIED CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE [11377(A)H&S], Case no. 242108
21:46 — Ryan Lee Cunningham, Jr., of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the 1100 Block of Pine St. for DISTURBING THE PEACE WITH FIGHTING [415(1)PC], DISORDERLY CONDUCT/ PUBLIC INTOXICATION [647(F)PC], Case no. 242114
21:46 — Damon Marcus Godfreycleveland, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the 100 Block of Pine St. for DISTURBING THE PEACE WITH FIGHTING [415(1)PC], DISORDERLY CONDUCT/PUBLIC INTOXICATION [647(F)PC], Case no. 242114
JUNE 28, 2024
12:05 — Anthony Austin Blum, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the corner of 11th and Park
Streets for DOMESTIC BATTERY [243(E)(1)PC], POSSESSION OF UNLAWFUL PARAPHERNALIA [11364(A)H&S], POSSESSION OF SPECIFIED CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE [11377(A)H&S], Case no. 242123
18:15 — Cruz Javier Molina, of Paso Robles for DISORDERLY CONDUCT/PUBLIC INTOXICATION [647(F)PC], Case no. 242126
JUNE 29, 2024
00:52 — Johan Altamirano, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the 100 Block of Niblick Rd for DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL [23152(A)VC], DUI ALCOHOL/0.08 PERCENT [23152(B)VC], Case no. 242127
10:01 — Nicolas Stephen Gaddis, of Paso Robles was taken into custody for OUTSIDE WARRANT-FELONY [O/W-F], PROBATION VIOLATION:REARREST/REVOKE [1203.2(A)PC], Case no. 242129
10:23 — John Raymond Ybarra, of San Miguel was taken into custody on the 800 Block of Pine St. for OUTSIDE WARRANT-FELONY [O/W-F], FELONY VIOLATIONS OF A COURT ORDER [166(C)(4)PC], Case no. 242130
12:56 — Terry Louis Snyder, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the 100 Block of Niblick Rd. for DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS [23152(F)VC], POSSESSION OF UNLAWFUL PARAPHERNALIA [11364(A)H&S], POSSESSION OF SPECIFIED CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE [11377(A)H&S], Case no. 242132 01:50 — Armando Chairezmorales, Jr., of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the 1100 Block of Pine St. for DISORDERLY CONDUCT/PUBLIC INTOXICATION [647(F)PC], Case no. 242128
JUNE 30, 2024
01:32 — Wyatt Warnars, of Salinas for DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL [23152(A) VC], Case no. 242138
02:36 — Juan Macariohernandez, of Santa Maria was on view arrest for DUI ALCOHOL & DRUGS [23152(G)VC], Case no. 242139
08:16 — Katrina Renee Imig, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the 100 Block of Niblick Rd. for OUTSIDE WARRANT-MISDEMEANOR [O/W-M], POSSESSION OF UNLAWFUL PARAPHERNALIA [11364(A)H&S], Case no. 242142
09:58 — Brianna Helene Hiemstra, of Paso Robles for BATTERY [242PC], Case no. 242143
13:56 — Hue Wilson Cooks, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the 2000 Block of Spring St. for OUTSIDE WARRANT-MISDEMEANOR [O/W-M], WILLFULLY TO VIOLATE A WRITTEN PROMISE TO APPEAR IN COURT [853.7PC], Case no. 242144
14:00 — Audrey Bridget Michelson, of Paso Robles was taken into custody on the 2000 Block of Spring St. for BENCH WARRANT [978.5PC], Case no. 242144
16:20 — Frank Luis Reyes, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the corner of 8th and Spring Streets for DISORDERLY CONDUCT/PUBLIC INTOXICATION [647(F)PC], Case no. 242146 ATASCADERO POLICE DEPARTMENT
JUNE 24, 2024
03:06 — Oswaldo Nervy Salazar was arrested on the 900 Block of La
PATRICK A. MCCAIN 1957-2024
beloved husband, father, and
JUDSON PORTER 1941-2024
GLENN A. JOHNSON, 73, of Nipomo passed away on June 7th 2024.
are in the care of Marshall-Spoo Sunset Funeral Chapel of Grover Beach. MARIA JESUS CRUZ DE GUTIERREZ, 82, of Nipomo, passed away on June 26th 2024.
are in the care of Marshall-Spoo Sunset Funeral Chapel of Grover Beach.
LOUISE ALFLEN, age 94 a resident of Paso Robles passed away on 06/19/2024.
In the care of Blue Sky Cremation and Burial Service
OPINION
On debate’s aftermath and President Biden’s fitness
As the smoke slowly clears above the disaster that was the initial 2024 presidential race, I am left relatively speechless. I have known Joe Biden for nearly 50 years, from the days when I worked on the U.S. Senate Budget Committee in the early 1980s, through his years as vice president, to his run for president. Growing up in Philadelphia, it was said often that he was the third senator from the state of Pennsylvania. He would affectionally refer to me as the Altar Boy from Philly, even though I was staff to a senator from Tennessee.
The debate was a disaster, for both sides. One candidate spent 90 minutes spewing forth nothing but unchecked lies, while the other found difficulty in forming coherent sentences. While age plays a role in measuring the abilities and capabilities of the candidates, by itself it does not offer the sine qua non of how we should vote for an individual, particularly between two individuals only several years apart.
There is much talk in the days following the debate about the prospects of Joe Biden forgoing the presidential nomination in favor of a more youthful candidate. I would offer that such a drastic move should be discussed within the confines of the Biden family. As of this writing there is little indication as to whether this option is in play. If it is decided that for the good of the country, such a maneuver is warranted
it would represent the highest nobility and sense of honor that an individual could possess. If the decision is to continue to operate under the existing regimen, then so be it. But either way, this is not a politically motivated decision; it is one built on the foundation of a man who has spent more than a half-century seeking to make this world and this country a better place.
Far more important are the relatively diametrically opposed approaches to how each would govern. Trump views himself with dictatorial power, even if only for one day, he demands strict loyalty that emanates from agreement with whatever position he takes on particular issues, regardless of whether they comport with rhyme or reason. There is very little room, if any, for spirited debate based upon evidence, facts, or common sense. Biden, with a half-century of experience and commitment to navigating the legislative, judicial, and political juggernaut that governs how democracy actually works, prides his accomplishments upon the metric of actually getting things done. Trump sees things as they either are or were in his contorted views. Biden sees things as they either should or could be. Trump sees things that used to be and wants to revert to a time when America, at least in his jumbled mind, was great. Well, in the long term, we continue to attempt to build upon a succession of greater things, the definition of progress. While focusing on the rear-view mirror we run the risk of running off the road.
Biden, on the other hand, in a Kennedy-esque way adjusts to a future that builds upon the past. Robert F. Kennedy once said, “Some men see things as they are and say why. I dream things that never were and say why not.” Focusing upon the future represents progress and dedication to our
Senior presidential staff, national security and military advisors accompanied the president as Air Force One hurtled into the air, its engines roaring to lift the aircraft rapidly into the air during an emergency takeoff to escape an imminent nuclear attack. The president’s National Security advisor asks the president for a decision whether or not to issue the launch order for land-based nuclear missiles as nuclear-armed bombers scrambled to take off, lest both forces be lost to an imminent nuclear attack. The president, however, seems bewildered, almost frozen as his advisors ask him to make a decision, the survival of the nation at stake as seconds and minutes tick by. (From launch to impact a ballistic missile
children and their children. Moving forward is hard and carries risks, but we need to do things because they are hard not because they are easy, to borrow from JFK explaining why we chose to go to the moon. We either choose to advance or retreat, it is as simple as that.
As one who spent 22 years in Washington, D.C., in various senior political and public policy positions, in several presidential administrations, it is important to seek the advice and counsel of intelligent and experienced staff to help lead the charge. Without the benefit of expertise, experience, and dedication, short-term solutions may appear useful in the immediate term yet seriously lacking in the long term and saddle future generations with unnecessary burdens, we owe our future generations the best we can offer.
While the president is charged with making ultimate decisions, the more input he or she derives from professionals who are experts in the various fields that are covered on a normal day will dictate largely upon whether the administration is successful or not.
As a plethora of political pundits and ordinary voters spend time questioning whether President Biden is capable of handling another term, I would offer the following: First and foremost, the decision is one that he and his family must agree upon, and I am confident that they will make the best decision for both the president and the country.
Regardless of what decision is made, the most important thing for the nation is to move forward not backwards.
Lance Simmens is an independent columnist for Atascadero News / Paso Robles Press, he alongside Don Schmitz write a bi-weekly column on national topics from the perspective of their political leanings. You can forward any comments you have to editor@13starsmedia.com.
Wpeople, I watched the presidential debate, a 30 percent decline from the first Biden-Trump debate in 2020 when 73 million tuned in. Both candidates are a known element to voters, and in every debate cycle both sides claim victory, but not this time. Universally acknowledged, Trump trounced Biden. I watched the CNN post-debate panel in fascination waiting for the spin which was not forthcoming, as in dismay they speculated on what the DNC was going to do to swap out Biden for another candidate.
Only Rachel Maddow tried to salvage it speaking about how incumbent presidents historically do poorly in the first debate, comparing it to Obama’s poor performance against Romney.
Obama, a brilliant orator, at his very worst was exponentially better than Biden. Any party faithful observing their candidate do well and defeating their opponent in a solid debate feels exhilarated, and as a Republican I should have been happy with what I observed.
So why did I end up feeling sad and apprehensive? I have always rankled when citizens say “He’s not my president” which I heard a lot about GWB and especially Trump. Biden IS my president, and although he’s been a disaster for America in an unprecedented fashion, he is the commander-in-chief. The mumbling incoherent sentences, the vacuous stares, illustrated for all the world to
see that this 81-year-old man is losing his faculties and is not fit for office. For any of us that have been paying attention, this has been increasingly obvious for the last two years, but he has been protected by his handlers and the media, which is largely in the pocket of the DNC. He wanders off aimlessly on stages, tries to shake hands with people that aren’t there, and forgets where he is and what he is talking about. He refuses to take a cognitive test with the party faithful backing him, telling us not to judge him based on our own lying eyes of what we see on camera, because he is “very sharp” in meetings. Few news outlets questioned this ridiculous charade, and White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre called the sad videos “cheap fakes.”
After a week of non-stop preparations, Biden utterly failed by any metric to defend his policies, record, or demonstrate his competency to be president for the next four years, let alone for the next six months. The emperor has no clothes, and although we all should have known it, the party faithful have pretended otherwise, yet they were stunned by this inevitable unmasking.
Americans are busy living their lives, going to school and work, raising their families. They can be forgiven for not paying attention, but I was surprised that the political experts on the CNN panel were shocked by Biden’s condition. Such willful self-delusion is surprising to observe, but when viewed through the radical partisanship that has gripped us, coupled with Trump derangement syndrome of many, I shouldn’t be surprised. In reaction to the revealing debate a friend wrote “I would vote for Biden if he was a corpse before I would vote for Trump,” and there you have it. The DNC’s problem is that rabid hatred won’t win the White House, and there is open discussion on how to replace Biden. Eighty-two
A president in perilous times
takes but 26 minutes and warning systems give a bare 15 minutes or so to react; submarine launched missiles take no more than 6 to 8 minutes from launch to impact due to their proximity to the coast.)
“Shall we issue launch orders Mr. President?” asks his most senior advisors. Mr. President … ? The president doesn’t respond, mentally lost.
While presidential staff and senior military officers war game such scenarios, not since the Cuban Missile Crisis in October 1962 has the nation come so close to actually launching nuclear weapons at an adversary. The pressures of the presidency require keen mental acuity to shoulder the responsibility for the maintenance and use of over 5.000 nuclear weapons in the American arsenal, 3.000 of which are postured for immediate use on land, sea and air. The presidential debate that occurred last Thursday should give all of us pause as President Biden was seemingly bewildered, stumbling to answer questions. Regardless of your political persuasion,
the president’s performance was disastrous.
Shifting to former President Trump, we’re not supposed to care that a justice system used to prosecute a former president violated most of his civil liberties in the two trials which have thus far occurred and pending legal charges have created constitutional conundrums that are unprecedented. Distinguished legal scholars have opined their alarm at the blatant disregard for the constitution and abrogation of legal precedent to pursue legal action against Trump that would never see a courtroom were the justice system operating against any other defendant. Trump’s loyal supporters perceive this with ever-increasing anger and distrust of American institutions.
On the other hand, the fitness of President Biden to continue to serve in the highest office of the land, responsible for the survival of all of us in an age of nuclear annihilation, to make life-or-death decisions requiring the highest level of mental acuity in seconds if required, is the question at hand. We all saw
it; Biden hasn’t got the mental acuity that is required. His advisors and cabinet officers know it, the first lady certainly knows it. Yet they continue to advance the fiction that Biden did well in the debate, “He just had a bad debate night…” Really? Are you willing to bet your life on it? How about the lives of your spouse and children, because if so, you are. We can argue all day about the record of each president or the philosophies they hold for governing. Trump’s personality makes it hard to get past his bombast just as Biden’s polices and thin-skinned anger are equally frustrating. Most frustrating to myself are the outright deceptions promulgated by his cabinet and protected by the media which refuses to engage in critical analysis of the Biden team’s policies. We’re supposed to ignore a weak economy and the 10 million illegal immigrants crossing American borders which are bankrupting our cities. Our schools are being overwhelmed and teachers burdened with teaching kids with no English language capability, not just one foreign
percent believe Biden should drop out, including 55 percent of Democrats. Seventy-two percent of voters believe he is not mentally fit to serve as president.
Watch for pressure from big donors, the Clintons and Obamas for him to withdraw. If he does, it will be a brokered convention in August, with open floor debates and back-room deals. Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is fundraising, Gov. Newsom has been running national ads for the last year “just because,” and of course there is the unpopular VP Kamala Harris. Pass the popcorn. Should Biden refuse to step down, the vice president and cabinet could declare he is unable to discharge his duties and she would assume the presidency, as established in the 25th amendment. Biden could fight that, and it takes two-thirds of Congress to agree to remove him, but this would allow Harris to go into the convention as acting president, the Democrats could pivot to her, and she alone would have access to his millions in campaign contributions. All her statements to date, however, have been loyal to Biden. This discussion of the 25th Amendment sadly centers on political machinations, rather than the good of the country. In 1919, President Wilson suffered an incapacitating stroke, which was covered up by his physician and wife Edith. Astonishingly, she functionally ran the executive branch for the next two years. Biden is increasingly demonstrating old age dementia. Is he qualified to make a snap decision at 3 a.m. if Russia detonates a nuke in Ukraine, or China invades Taiwan? No. Don Schmitz is an independent columnist for Atascadero News / Paso Robles Press, he alongside Lance Simmens write a bi-weekly column on national topics from the perspective of their political leanings. You can forward any comments you have to editor@13starsmedia.com.
language but dozens from across the world. Our health care systems are flooded and going broke from unpaid bills; hotels, shelters, public parks and school facilities are being overwhelmed with illegal migrants requiring shelter that doesn’t exist for such numbers.
Cities, such as Denver, Colorado are cutting police and fire services as migrant services are depleting city budgets. Innercity minority communities are expressing outrage that illegal migrants are receiving benefits never offered to their communities while depleting scarce resources that were ear-marked for their own populations. As for jobs, we no longer have the manufacturing base to absorb massive numbers of new, low-skilled immigrants as we did a century ago. These people will be unemployed and a public burden for a very long time and frankly, we just don’t have the money to pay for all the services they will require.
Yet the Biden administration stubbornly denies reality and insists the borders are secure.
Then there is crime. Woke, progressive pundits ignore
or deny there is an increasing crime problem, omitting the fact that many Democrat-run cities no longer officially submit crime statistics to the Justice Department, skewing actual crime numbers by omission. The crimes committed by illegals are in addition to crimes committed by citizens, crimes that need never occur if we had a truly secure border. This week we celebrate Independence Day on July 4, our nation’s 248th birthday dated from the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. The Founders gave us a Republic with democratic foundations to protect our freedom. Sadly, not since the Civil War have we been so divided, so hostile to each other. In 1776, Founder Ben Franklin was asked what form of government the Founders had given the American people and he allegedly replied, “A Republic madam, if you can keep it.” We shall see.
Al Fonzi is an independent opinion columnist for The Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press; you can email him at atascaderocolumnist@ gmail.com
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Charles Paddock Zoo announces new summer animals
A new young red panda, Kesari, has joined the Atascadero menagerie from the Sacramento Zoo
ATASCADERO — The Charles Paddock Zoo (CPZ) is sharing a couple of new animal highlights going on at the zoo in time for summer and the Fourth of July holiday. A new young red panda, Kesari, has arrived from the Sacramento Zoo, and a gender announcement has been made for a mongoose lemur: “It’s a Boy,” said the zoo in welcoming baby Ravi! The zoo’s newest Himalayan red panda ( Ailurus fulgens fulgens ), Kesari, came here from the Sacramento Zoo through the Association of Zoos & Aquariums Species Survival Plan. She just celebrated her first birthday on June 15. In the wild, red pandas’ lifespans are 8-10 years, but in captivity, they can live for 15 years or more. There are two subspecies of red pandas, the Himalayan red panda (A. fulgens), here at CPZ, and the Chinese red panda (A. Styani). Red pandas were discovered about 50 years before the black-and-white pandas. In the wild, they live in colder, high-elevation climates and do not adapt very well in the summer heat. At this time of year, they spend most of their day curled up in their air-conditioned den, so it’s best to catch them in the morning when
Must! Youth Board saw 27 high school students join, the largest number of applicants to date
PASO ROBLES — The Austin Hope Charity Golf Tournament concluded, raising over $150,000 for Must! Charities. Hosted by Austin Hope and Hope Family Wines, the event provided a day of community gathering, fun, and shenanigans, all while supporting a vital cause.
Team Must! echoed these sentiments, expressing their appreciation for the opportunity to further their mission.
it’s still cool. Panda means “bamboo” and with their specialized diet and migration patterns, their habitat has faced challenges with defor-
estation, urbanization, and poaching, and they are now classified as endangered.
With approximately 2,500 red pandas
For those unfamiliar, the Austin Hope Golf Tournament is an event that kicks off the Paso Wine Festival Weekend every May. What began as
a fun day of community camaraderie on the course had fizzled out over the years, until Austin Hope decided
remaining in the wild, Kesari will play an important part in conservation here at the zoo. Her breeding companion will be Oolong, the zoo’s male red panda, in the hopes she will have many cubs in the years to come. To ensure the well-being of both Kesari and Oolong, a combination of one or both might be on exhibit until they both can be on exhibit together; however, Tabie, the female red panda, will have access to the exhibit.
The zoo’s baby mongoose lemur was born on April 7 and had his first visit to the vet this week. Zoo Veterinarian Dr. Steve Robinson gave him a physical exam and confirmed the keepers’ suspicions that this little one was a boy. Ravi was named by his keeper, and he is now just over 10 weeks old. He has entered the toddler phase, spending less time clinging to his mom and more time practicing his running and leaping skills. He is learning all about solid food and is a big fan of corn, grapes, and bananas. Mom and Dad are being very patient with Ravi climbing all over them and trying to sample everything they eat.
The zoo offers plenty to see and do this summer with new animals in addition to over 200 animal species to enjoy. The Charles Paddock Zoo is SLO County’s only zoo accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Open daily and located at Atascadero Lake Park on Hwy 41/Morro Road, one mile west of Highway 101. For information, go to charlespaddockzoo.org or call the zoo at (805) 461-5080.
to revive it with a cause. Benefiting Must! Charities, the event has grown into an incredible gathering that makes a significant impact on the community.
This year’s tournament featured a standout performance from Must! Charities’ hole #7 partners: The Sign Place, Paso Bamboo, Scout Rental Co, Hazy Hauss DJs, and Central Coast Jeep Adventures. Their contributions made hole #7 the best ever, adding to the event’s overall success.
In addition to the tournament’s success, Must! Charities also celebrated a record year for its Youth Board. The 2023-24 Must!
Youth Board saw 27 high school students join, the largest number of applicants to date. This growth prompted the creation of two groups: one for 10th graders and
one for 11th/12th graders.
The 10th-grade members focused on using their time and talents learning about philanthropy and the Must! model. They volunteered at Coats for Kids and were inspired to run their own coat drives, ensuring next year’s distribution is even more successful. The 11th/12th-grade members focused on time, talents, and leveraging treasures. They engaged with local nonprofits, volunteered throughout the county, and applied the Must! model of philanthropy to make a collective impact. This year, they chose to raise funds for a new computer lab for the Flamson Boys & Girls Club Teen Center. Their efforts will provide Chromebooks, rolling tables, and a storage/charging cabinet, creating a lasting positive impact on the children who attend.
July events and activities at the Paso Robles City Library
The library is closed July 4
PASO ROBLES — The Paso Robles City Library Summer Reading Program is in full swing and is their biggest, busiest, and best one yet. Register online or at the library to earn a reward for 10 hours of reading. You can also earn a raffle ticket for each 10-hour read to win a $400 gift certificate to Margarita Adventures. See their full list of youth and adult summer reading program activities at prcity.com/SRP.
Food Preservation Class: Dilly Beans
Registration Period: June 21-July 3
Event: Saturday, July 13, 10 to 11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• Location: Conference Room
Members of the UCCE Master Food Preservers of SLO/Santa Barbara Counties will instruct attendees on how to make pickled dill green beans. Participants will learn how to cut beans, make a brine, and fill their canning jar with spices. Class size is limited. Each attendee must register. For ages 16 and up.
Free Lunch with the Library
• Event: Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from June 17-Aug. 9
They will be offering a free lunch to all ages all summer long. No registration or proof of income required. The library offers these healthy meals in partnership with the Paso Robles Joint Unified School District through the USDA Summer Food Service Program. Lunch will be served on Mondays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Oak Park (901 30th
St.), Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Paso Robles City Library, and Fridays from 12 to 1 p.m. at Centennial Park (600 Nickerson Drive).
Teen Cooking Program
• Event: Every Monday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., June 17-Aug. 5 Location: Oak Park Community Kitchen (901 30th St.)
The Paso Robles City Library is hosting a summer-long teen cooking program at the Oak Park Community Kitchen. No registration is required, and drop-ins are always welcome. Participants will learn basic kitchen and food prep skills and earn a food handler’s certificate and scholarship money as a stipend check for each class attended.
Monday Youth Activities at Oak Park
• Event: Every Monday from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., June 17-Aug. 5
• Location: Oak Park, 901 30th St.
All children are invited to participate in a Mobile Library stop, bilingual story time, and hands-on activity with library staff every Monday through August 5.
Wednesday Youth Performers
• Event: Every Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Oak Park and 1:30 p.m. at the Paso Robles City Library
Every Wednesday from June 26-Aug. 7, the Paso Robles City Library will host a children’s performance at both Oak Park and the library. Performers include Magician Shawn McMaster, the Traveling Lantern Theater Company, Zoo to You, Central Coast Aquarium Tidepools on Tour, Storyteller John Weaver, and Princess Party. Visit our online events calendar for more details: prcity.
com/246/Classes-Events.
Friday Youth Activities at Centennial Park
• Event: Every Friday from 1 to 2 p.m., June 21-Aug. 2
• Location: Centennial Park, 600 Nickerson Dr.
Following their free lunch offering, library staff will lead a craft for children each week. Activities will include tie-dye, ice cream creation, chalk art competition, garden activities with the Master Gardeners, and outside water play. Visit our online events calendar for more details: prcity.com/246/ Classes-Events.
Tie-Dye Party
Event: Saturday, July 13, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Location: Oak Park, 901 30th St.
Join them for a fun tie-dye extravaganza at Oak Park. Bring your own white cotton T-shirt or they will provide free white bandanas. No registration is required.
Book Group
Registration Period: June 21-July 16
Event: Wednesday, July 24, 5:30 to 7 p.m.
• Location: Conference Room
This month’s book group will discuss “Bicycling with Butterflies: My 10,201-Mile Journey Following the Monarch Migration” by Sara Dykman. Science, nature, and adventure come together in this riveting account of a solo bike trip along the migratory path of the monarch butterfly.
Crafting with Adults: Metal Embellishing
• Registration: July 12-July 26
• Event: Saturday, Aug. 3, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Location: Conference Room Learn to emboss metal to create an orna -
ment similar to those found in traditional Mexican tin art. Registration is required and space is limited. For ages 16 and up.
Wish You Were Here: Backcountry Byways of the American Southwest
• Register: July 12-August 13
• Event: Wednesday, August 14, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Location: Conference Room Travel through the American Southwest with outdoor enthusiasts Nathan and Taylor Worsham. Experience dramatic landscapes and learn about traveling with a 4X4 vehicle in this adventurous travel presentation. Registration is required.
Author Reading and Dog Adoption Register: July 17-Aug. 16
• Event: Saturday, Aug. 17, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. (Author Reading); 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Dog Adoption)
• Location: Paso Robles City Library New York Times bestselling author Teresa Rhyne will discuss her various pet memoirs: “The Dog Lived (And So Will I),” “The Dog Was Rescued (And So Was I),” and “Poppy in the Wild.” In addition to the author reading, the library will host a dog adoption event with Novy’s Ark and Meade Canine Rescue. Registration for the author reading is required.
Library Closures in July July 4: Independence Day
The Paso Robles City Library is located at 1000 Spring St. and is open Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, visit prcity.com.
(From left) Tim Kensinger (AgWest Farm Credit), Becky Gray (Must! Charities), Austin Hope (Hope Family Wines), Pete Dakin (RE/MAX Parkside Real Estate), Chuck Hope (Hope Family Wines), and Christopher Hilligoss (Veritiv - All American Containers) hold a big check representing the amount of funds raised at the Austin Hope Charity Golf Tournament. Photo provided by Must! Charities
Young red panda Kesari has arrived at the Charles Paddock Zoo from the Sacramento Zoo. Photo provided by Charles Paddock Zoo
Woods Humane Society announces second annual Pets of the Year Calendar Contest
Local dog and cat owners can register through July 31 STAFF REPORT
NORTH COUNTY — Woods Humane Society announces its second annual Pets of the Year Calendar Contest, open to public entry from July 1 through July 31.
Contestants who submit a photo of and story about their pet can garner votes (donations) on
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their contest webpage throughout the month for a chance to be featured in a beautiful, pet-themed 2025 print calendar. Woods will unveil the calendar and winners at the Woods Humane Society Wiggle Waggle Fall Festival on Oct. 26.
“For the second year in a row, we are excited to celebrate the dogs and cats in this community through this fun contest, which also raises muchneeded funds for the animals at Woods,” says Woods CEO Emily L’Heureux. “Every dollar donated to participants’ pages counts as a vote for that animal’s photo and also helps dogs and cats in need at Woods Humane Society.”
There is no registration fee to participate in Woods Humane Society’s Pets of the Year Calendar Contest. Calendar contestants earn a vote with every one-dollar donation made to their contest
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P.O. Box 3120, Atascadero, CA 93423 (805)712-6356 atascaderogreyhound foundation.org
page, and the 10 top fundraisers will win a featured spread in the calendar, four printed calendars, and will be a featured Pet of the Month in 2025 in a Woods social media post, email, and website post. All contest participants who raise $25 or more will win a print calendar and their pet’s picture in a collage page in the calendar.
The Pets of the Year contest began on July 1 and runs until midnight on July 31. To read more about the contest rules, prizes, and guidelines, visit WoodsHumane.org/Contest.
Woods Humane Society is located at 875 Oklahoma Ave., San Luis Obispo, and at 2300 Ramona Road, Atascadero, and is open to the public daily from 12 to 5 p.m., with adoption hours from 12 to 4 p.m. For more information about Woods, visit WoodsHumane.org or call (805) 543-9316.
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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.
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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 Operation Surf 80 San Francisco St. Avila Beach, CA (805) 544-7873 info@operationsurf.org operationsurf.org
CONTACT INFO 6875 Union Road Paso Robles, CA 93446 (805) 237-3751 redwingshorse sanctuary.org
United Way of San Luis Obispo County’s programs deliver the education and resources that can help families succeed, in the present and for the next generation. Our work is centered on three impact areas that give people the best start for a successful life: Early Childhood Education, Family Financial Stability and Community Strengthening. Please join us! Together we can do our part to make a stronger community in SLO County that benefits us all.
DONATE: Invest in lasting change through a charitable donation at unitedwayslo.org/donate
VOLUNTEER: Find a volunteer opportunity that fits you at unitedwayslo.org/volunteer
TREE OF LIFE Pregnancy Care Center
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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.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Support the Library through a Friends of the Library membership, starting as low as $10/year. The Friends of the Library appreciates donations, which are either added to the Library’s collection or used to generate considerable funds toward the purchase of new books, library materials, programs, services, etc. Support the Library in a 100% volunteer-run retail environment. We are seeking volunteers to assist with Gift Shop sales, book donation sorting, and to provide book sale support.
Due to limited storage space and staff, we are only able to accept two boxes or two bags of materials per household per day.
Cash donations always welcome!
BOARD MEETINGS: Call (805) 237-3870 for information
Operation Surf
MISSION
Our mission is to channel the healing powers of the ocean to restore hope, renew purpose, and revitalize community. Operation Surf’s curriculum-based programs aim to inspire injured military and veterans to seek wellness in all aspects of their lives while providing the necessary resources, tools, and peer-to-peer support to continue this mindset indefinitely. By staying true to our core values of care, inclusion, commitment, integrity, and communication, we change participants’ lives – one wave at a time. Local Veteran Opportunities: OS3- Three Month Surf Program Application is Open! Apply via the website www.operationsurf.org OS3 is a three-month, locally-focused program that provides veterans with an opportunity to bond through surfing, keep each other motivated, and move forward in life with a new perspective. Focused on four key pillars of mentorship, unity, family, and the peace of surfing, Operation Surf inspires to make lasting change in the lives of our community.
Redwings Horse Sanctuary
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Redwings is always looking for volunteers to help us provide the highest standard of care for our horses and burros. You do not need to have any prior horse experience to volunteer at Redwings. If you would like to work with our horses, the first step is to take a Volunteer Training Class. This class covers sanctuary rules, basic safe horsemanship skills, and an introduction to some of the horses that you will be working with. After completion of the class you are welcome to come volunteer and help with the horses any time during our volunteer hours. Volunteer hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 8am to 3:30pm, and we are closed on Sundays and Mondays. Note: We do not allow volunteers to ride the horses at Redwings. There are other ways to get involved and volunteer at Redwings too. We have opportunities to help in our rose and memorial garden, volunteering in the office, helping with events and fundraising, and more. Please submit the form below to schedule a volunteer training or contact our office: info@redwingshorsesanctuary.org or (805) 237-3751. For information about making donations, adoptions, etc, visit redwingshorsesanctuary.com. For upcoming events, visit facebook.com/pg/redwingshorses/events
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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
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20241103 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: LUPINE AGRITECH, 1045 TRANQUIL HILLS CT, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: MICHAEL MYERS, 1045 TRANQUIL HILLS CT, 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/ MICHAEL MYERS This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 05/21/2024
TRANSACTING BUSINESS
DATE: 05/13/2024
CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.
ELAINA CANO, County Clerk By MSTEDDUM, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 05/21/2029 PUB: 6/13, 6/20, 6/27, 7/4/2024 LEGAL CM 336
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20241199 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: METTE ENGINEERING, 5725 PORTOLA RD, ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A MARRIED COUPLE: MATTHEW ALLAN JOHNSTON, 5725 PORTOLA RD, ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA 93422, LORENA ROBAYO, 5725 PORTOLA RD, ATASCADERO, CA 93422 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty
of a crime.)
/S/ MATTHEW ALLAN JOHNSTON This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 06/04/2024 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 06/03/2024
CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.
ELAINA CANO, County Clerk By MSTEDDUM, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 06/04/2029 PUB: 6/13, 6/20, 6/27, 7/4/2024 LEGAL CM 337
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20241197 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: ARNIE’S MOBILE RV REPAIR, 235 15TH ST, SAN MIGUEL, CA 93451, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: ARNULFO SANCHEZ AVILA, PO BOX 31, SAN MIGUEL, CA 93451 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ ARNULFO SANCHEZ AVILA This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 06/03/2024 TRANSACTING BUSINESS
DATE: 06/03/2024 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. ELAINA CANO, County Clerk By ATRUJILLO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 06/03/2029 PUB: 6/13, 6/20, 6/27, 7/4/2024 LEGAL CM 338
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20241188 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: RAINBOW POPPY LLC, 8555 SAN ANDRES AVE, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: RAINBOW POPPY LLC, 8555 SAN ANDRES AVE, ATASCADERO, CA 93422 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization CA
I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.)
/S/ RAINBOW POPPY LLC, JULIA HERRERA, MEMBER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 06/03/2024
TRANSACTING BUSINESS
DATE: 02/13/2024
CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.
ELAINA CANO, County Clerk By MKATZ, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires
06/03/2029
PUB: 6/13, 6/20, 6/27, 7/4/2024 LEGAL CM 339
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20241229 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: JACK CREEK VINEYARDS. 5265 JACK CREEK ROAD, TEMPLETON, CA 93465, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A MARRIED COUPLE: SHELLY LEMSTRA, 5265 JACK CREEK ROAD, TEMPLETON, CA 93465, JOHN LEMSTRA, 5265 JACK CREEK RD, TEMPLETON, CA 93465 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ SHELLY LEMSTRA This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 06/07/2024 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 06/01/2018
CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. ELAINA CANO, County Clerk By MKATZ, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires
06/07/2029 PUB: 6/13, 6/20, 6/27, 7/4/2024 LEGAL CM 343
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20241251 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: I-DUMP, 9906 FLYROD DRIVE, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446-7721, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: FERNANDO CASTELLANOS, 9906 FLYROD DRIVE, PASO ROBLES, CA 934467721 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ FERNANDO CASTELLANOS This statement was filed with the County Clerk of
tion 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/ HARROD HOME CONSTRUCTION, INC., MICHAEL JAMES HARROD, CEO This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 06/20/2024
TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 08/15/2020 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. ELAINA CANO, County Clerk By ATRUJILLO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 06/20/2029
PUB: 7/4, 7/11, 7/18, 7/25/2024 LEGAL CM 381
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20241373 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: GLO BUSINESS SERVICES, 55 8TH STREET, TEMPLETON, CA 93465, TEMPLETON COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: GRETCHEN LYNN NILLER, 55 8TH STREET, TEMPLETON, CA 93465 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.)
/S/ GRETCHEN LYNN NILLER
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 06/24/2024 TRANSACTING BUSINESS
DATE: 07/26/2018 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.
ELAINA CANO, County Clerk By MSTILETTO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 06/24/2029 PUB: 7/4, 7/11, 7/18, 7/25/2024 LEGAL CM 382
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20241374
THE FOLLOWING PER-
SON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: FABLEISM, FABLEISM SUPPLY CO, FABLEISM LLC, 9479 EL CAMINO REAL, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: FABLEISM LLC, PO BOX 1658, ATASCADERO, CA 93423 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization CALIFORNIA I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true
information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ FABLEISM LLC, ANDREA PATTON, MANAGING MEMBER
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 06/24/2024 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 01/01/2021
CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.
ELAINA CANO, County Clerk By ATRUJILLO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 06/24/2029 PUB: 7/4, 7/11, 7/18, 7/25/2024 LEGAL CM 383
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20241392 THE FOLLOWING PER-
SON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: LOAVES OF GRACE, GRACE IN THE DETAILS EVENT COMPANY, 12707 SAN MARCOS COURT, ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: AMANDA G DINGWALL, 12707 SAN MARCOS COURT, ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA 93422
If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.)
/S/ AMANDA G DINGWALL
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 06/27/2024 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: NOT APPLICABLE CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. ELAINA CANO, County Clerk By MSTEDDUM, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 06/27/2029 PUB: 7/4, 7/11, 7/18, 7/25/2024 LEGAL CM 384
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20241396 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: JJACK CONSULT, 210 VIA SAN BLAS, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA 93401, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: JENI JACKMAN, 210 VIA SAN BLAS, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA 93401
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/ JENI JACKMAN This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 06/27/2024 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 06/21/2023 CERTIFICATION: I hereby
certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. ELAINA CANO, County Clerk By MSTEDDUM, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 06/27/2029 PUB: 7/4, 7/11, 7/18, 7/25/2024 LEGAL CM 385
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20241408 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING
BUSINESS AS: MELCHOR
CONSTRUCTION, 1742 HOGAN PL, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO
COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: CRISOFORO MELCHOR
RUIZ, 1742 HOGAN PL, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.)
/S/ CRISOFORO MELCHOR
RUIZ
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 06/28/2024
TRANSACTING BUSINESS
DATE: NOT APPLICABLE
CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.
ELAINA CANO, County Clerk
By ATRUJILLO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 06/28/2029
PUB: 7/4, 7/11, 7/18, 7/25/2024 LEGAL CM 386
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S
SALE TS No. CA-24986859-BF Order No.: FIN-24002764 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/24/2010. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER . A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time
of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trus-
tor(s): ALLEN L. JACKSON AND DANA S. JACKSON, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 5/28/2010 as Instrument No. 2010024941 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of SAN LUIS OBISPO County, California; Date of Sale: 7/30/2024 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: At the County of San Luis Obispo General Services Building, 1087 Santa Rosa St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. Breezeway facing Santa Rosa Street Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $181,718.67 The purported property address is: 225 PACIFIC AVENUE, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 009-182-009 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL
BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800-280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this internet website http://www.qualityloan.com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-24-986859-BF . Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify post-
ponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 800-2802832 , or visit this internet website http://www. qualityloan.com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-24-986859BF to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE
OWNER-OCCUPANT: Any prospective owner-occupant as defined in Section 2924m of the California Civil Code who is the last and highest bidder at the trustee’s sale shall provide the required affidavit or declaration of eligibility to the auctioneer at the trustee’s sale or shall have it delivered to QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION by 5 p.m. on the next business day following the trustee’s sale at the address set forth in the below signature block. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. Date: QUALITY LOAN SERVICE
CORPORATION 2763 Camino Del Rio S San Diego, CA 92108 619645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800-280-2832 Or Login to: http://www. qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE
PUBLIC NOTICE APN: 015-132-051 TS No.: 23-07021CA TSG Order No.: 230567970 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE UNDER DEED OF TRUST YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED DECEMBER 20, 2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Affinia Default Services, LLC, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded December 30, 2005 as Document No.: 2005108628 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of San Luis Obispo County, California, executed by: Kenneth H. Carlson, II and Jana Carlson, husband and wife, as Trustor, will be sold AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER for cash (payable in full at time of sale by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by 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). 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, and as more fully described in the above referenced deed of trust. Sale Date: July 30, 2024 Sale Time: 9:00 AM Sale Location: Breezeway facing Santa Rosa Street, County of San Luis Obispo General Services Building, 1087 Santa Rosa St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93408 File No.:23-07021CA The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 6431 Merlot Ln, Paso Robles, CA 93446. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made in an “AS IS” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $308,313.48 (Estimated). Accrued in-
terest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due.
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,
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
WORSHIP DIRECTORY
ATASCADERO GOSPEL CHAPEL
8205 Curbaril Ave. (corner of Curbaril & Atascadero Ave.): Sunday service at 10:30 a.m. Ted Mort, Pastor. (805) 466-0175. atascaderogospelchapel.org
Awakening Ways Center for Spiritual Living A New Thought Spiritual Community. Living the Consciously Awakened Life. Rev. Elizabeth Rowley Hogue Sunday 10:00am at the Pavilion 9315 Pismo Way, Atascadero (805) 391-4465. awakeningways.org
St. William’s Catholic Church 6410 Santa Lucia Road, Atascadero, CA (805) 466-0849 www. stwilliams.org Weekday Masses : 10:30 AM Saturday Vigil Mass: 4:30 PM Sunday Masses: 8:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM Spanish
FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH
9925 Morro Road, Atascadero; "The Church on the Hill"; An independent church committed to the teaching of God's Word.; Praise and Prayer–10 a.m.; Morning Worship–11 a.m.; Evening Worship–6 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer–6:30 p.m.; Nursery care and children's classes provided.; Pastor Jorge Guerrero; (805) 461-9197.
HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH ELCA
A place of hope! Join us for in-person worship on Sundays at 9 A.M. Services are also streamed on our YouTube channel, Hope Lutheran Church Atascadero. We offer Sunday School for all ages after worship. Learn more at ourhopelutheran.net. 8005 San Gabriel Road, Atascadero. 805.461.0430. office@ourhopelutheran.org.
LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER-LCMS
4500 El Camino Real, Atascadero; 466-9350; Morning Bible class at 9 a.m. Sunday; Coffee and Sunday Worship with Holy Communion at 10 a.m. Sunday; Thursday morning Bible class 10 a.m. followed by refreshments and fellowship; Developmentally disabled Bible class 1st and 3rd Saturday mornings; redeemeratascadero.org; redeemeratascadero@gmail.com; Pastor Wayne Riddering.
PLYMOUTH CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, UCC
We honor ancient scriptures, responding to God’s contemporary call to be just and kind.; Join us for Worship Sunday, 10 a.m.; Church School Sunday, 10:15 a.m.; Coffee Fellowship 11 a.m.; Men’s Bible Study, Wednesday, 8 a.m.; Women’s Bible Study, Friday, 10 a.m.; Youth Group; 1301 Oak St., Paso Robles; (805) 238-3321.
TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH
940 Creston Road, Paso Robles; has Sunday worship services at 9:30 a.m; For more information, call the church at (805) 238-3702. Ext. 206.
ATASCADERO FOURSQUARE CHURCH–FATHER’S HOUSE
2100 Ramona Road. Sunday service at 10am. Will & Lori Barrow, Pastors; (805) 466-3191; fathershouseafc.com
ABIDE CALVARY ATASCADERO
4500 El Camino Ave (Downstairs, Rear Parking Lot) // info@ abideatascadero.org. Sunday Service at 9am, Children’s Ministry provided for ages 2yrs–6th grade. Pastors Chris Vanoli & Ben Eisenman // Love God, Love Others // Abiding closely with Jesus and teaching others to do the same.
THE REVIVAL CENTER
A division of Alpha Beth Ministries; 3850 Ramada Drive (corner of Ramada and Cow Meadow), Paso Robles; 805-434-5170; Pastor Gabe Abdelaziz; a charismatic non-denominational fellowship; Reaching People, Building Homes; Sundays 10am, Wednesday 7pm; alphabeth@tcsn.net, www.alphabeth.org; Instagram @the_ revival_center
COMMUNITY CHURCH OF ATASCADERO, UCC
5850 Rosario Ave. Service 10 a.m. (in person and on Zoom) Pastor Heather Branton (805) 466-9108 atascaderoucc.org
ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH
820 Creston Road., Paso Robles; (805) 238-2218- Parish Office open Mon-Fri 1 p.m.-5 p.m.; website: www.saintrosechurch.org; Mass times; Daily Mass- 8:30 a.m.; Saturday 8 a.m.; Tues. 7 p.m. Saturday Vigil Mass 5 p.m.; Sunday 8 a.m. & 10 a.m.; Spanish Mass at 1 p.m. & 6 p.m. Father Rodolfo Contreras.
SANTA MARGARITA DE CORTONA CATHOLIC CHURCH
22515 “H” St, Santa Margarita (805)438-5383 Parish Office
hours:Wed-Thur 9am-12pm Mass Times: Saturday Vigil Mass:5pm Sunday:10am Wed-Fri 10am Adoration Wed following Mass Confessions: Saturday 4pm and Sunday 9am
Be included in the Atascadero News & Paso Robles Press Worship Directory for an entire year at $175
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Chocolate Gingerbread and Women’s Legacy Fund
Happy 4th of July to all of you who continue to read this column, hoping to find new recipes to use for meals with family and friends. A note of thanks to those of you who tell me that you have cooked and enjoyed a recipe you found here.
Mark your calendar for the Women’s Legacy Fund’s 22nd Annual Luncheon on Sept. 24, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Greengate Ranch, San Luis Obispo. Join members of WLF in supporting local organizations that empower women and girls. Attend a joyful lunch with friends and neighbors, discover impacting initiatives, and help create brighter futures.
The Women’s Legacy Fund, a fund of The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County, was established by the Foundation Board of Direc-
Let me ask you a question, and I want an honest answer. Don’t hold back. Do I look like an idiot? Do I have the word “sucker” written on my forehead, and is it visible to everyone but me? Here’s the reason I ask.
As you may or may not know, 4-H and FFA kids will do almost anything to get a buyer at the fair for their project animals. And apparently, some rare juvenile delinquents are not above running a con.
I was walking past the lamb pens at our local county fair during sucker season when I noticed a sad beast with pleading, soulful eyes and a watery nose. I am not referring to a lamb but the kid in the straw with it. The 9-year-old boy, whom I knew, was hugging the lamb as tightly as he could.
“Is that you, Billy? That’s a
As spiritual beings having a human experience, we embody the boundless creativity and abundance of the Divine. At our core, we are a spectrum of every conceivable color, each carrying a palette rich with hues and shades. Whether we express ourselves in vibrant tones or subdued shades, we are all uniquely “colorful.” The myriad of colors and shapes comprise the infinite diversity of our identities.
During a recent visit to Home Depot, I wandered through the paint aisle, mesmerized by the vast array of colors. The subtle differences among them were a joy to behold, each brilliant and
tors in 2003, and is the only endowment fund in the county that targets the needs of women and girls. The mission of the fund is to be a catalyst for philanthropy that improves the lives of women and girls in San Luis Obispo County. Tickets for the luncheon are now on sale.
For the first time in 26 years, due to an unplanned activity, I was unable to be a part of the Atascadero Lakeside Wine Festival. However, it was a huge success from all reports and we will be be able to donate $10,000 to the Charles Paddock Zoo, as we have done in the past.
Attendance was up and we had more volunteers than ever before. I met four volunteers at the volunteer orientation who drove over from Bakersfield because they knew that our festival is a lot of fun. Another volunteer came up from Nipomo. If you volunteered this year, thank you!
And kudos to the committee that put this popular event together — you are great!
The following recipe for this
Jr.
week is not for your traditional gingerbread. However, it is sure to be a hit when you serve it.
Chocolate Gingerbread Ingredients:
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose
flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• Pinch of salt
1 tablespoon ground
ginger
1 teaspoon ground
cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon allspice
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 8 tablespoons unsalted
butter, room temperature
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
2 eggs, room temperature
1 cup molasses
• 8 ounces semi-sweet
chocolate chips, melted
• 1 cup of espresso
Chocolate Icing
Ingredients:
8 ounces semi-sweet
chocolate, melted 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, room temperature
Directions:
Con Artists
good-looking little lamb you have there.”
“Oh, thank you, Mr. Pitts. I’ve raised her since her mother abandoned her at birth. I call her Ali Baa Baa, and she’s such a nice lamb. I sure wouldn’t want to sell her and be responsible for her death. You wouldn’t buy Ali would you? She could run and play with the rest of your sheep and maybe she’d have good babies for you?”
One look at Ali Baa Baa convinced me that she was not breeding ewe material. (Southdown sheep haven’t been in fashion since Truman was president.) But I could not get that sorrowful sight out of my head. Every time I went through the lamb barn at our fair there was Billy clutching his lamb and crying his eyes out.
I’m a real softy, so when the day of the Junior Livestock Auction came, I was sitting in the front row. Little Billy led Ali Baa Baa into the sale ring, and the bidding started at a buck a pound. But evidently, I was not the only one who felt sorry for the pitiful kid and his lamb because the bidding quickly rose to five dollars. I didn’t understand
why this lamb would be worth so much more than the rest, her Southdown breeding and all, but every time I thought about not bidding, another crocodile tear would roll down Billy’s face.
I was $800 poorer, but the warm feeling in my heart was compensation enough. But that warm feeling quickly defrosted.
Ali Baa Baa turned out to be one disgusting creature. She bawled all night and was always underfoot, trying to suck your kneecap. And the warm glow I had experienced turned out to be caused by a stab to the heart.
When I attended the buyer appreciation dinner, Billy and his father were unaware that I was in a restroom stall when they came in to wash up.
“Boy, we sure nailed Pitts, didn’t we?” chuckled Billy’s father.
“Yeah, we pulled his leg of lamb! Ha, ha, ha,” said Billy. “Every time I saw old Pittsy coming by my pen I would jump in with Ali, hug her and look as sad as if you had cut off my allowance. I almost felt sorry for him.”
“I know what you mean,” said Billy’s father. “I could barely
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease a 9-inch spring-form cake pan. Whisk flour, baking soda, salt, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground allspice, dry mustard, and pepper together. In bowl of a standing mixer, cream butter until light and fluffy. Add brown sugar to bowl and continue to mix. Add eggs, one at a time and mix. Add molasses and melted chocolate, mix well. To the mix, add espresso, then add dry ingredients. Pour cake batter into prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in cake center comes out clean.
Directions: Chocolate Icing In a small saucepan set over very low heat, melt chocolate and whipping cream together. remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly. Remove cake from oven and set aside to cool for 20 minutes. Remove cake from spring-form pan, transfer to a platter and spread icing across the top.
keep from laughing myself. And I don’t think he ever caught on that it was me bidding him up. That was real smart Billy, putting that tack in your shoe while you were in the sale ring. Those tears of pain looked like genuine tears of sorrow. I’m real proud of you son.”
The two con artists were laughing at my expense as they left the latrine.
Later that night they put on their sorrowful expressions and came over to personally thank me for buying Ali Baa Baa. “We sure do want to thank you for giving Ali a good home,” said the father. “I don’t know if little Billy could have stood the thought of having poor Ali killed.”
Then Little Billy got a real concerned look on his face that I think was genuine and asked, “By the way, how is Ali?” I took one look at the two disgusting creatures in front of me and replied ... “Deeeelicious!” Who says revenge doesn’t taste sweet?
Lee Pitts is an independent columnist for The Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press; you can email them at leepitts@ leepittsbooks.com.
Barbie Butz is an independent columnist for The Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press; you can email her at bbutz1@outlook.com We are
beautiful in its own way. Similarly, it’s important to acknowledge our differences while remembering our unity when we observe one another. Oneness does not mean sameness. We must appreciate the beauty in humanity’s infinite tapestry.
Yet, the colors that define us are not only external. Inside each of us lies a vibrant inner world rich with emotions, experiences, and dreams. These internal colors are shaped by our joys, sorrows, hopes, and fears, creating a unique blend that paints the essence of our being.
Consider the moments of joy that fill us with bright, dazzling colors — the yellows of laughter, the reds of passion, the greens of growth. These moments add vivid strokes to the canvas of our inner selves. Conversely, our sorrows bring deep, muted tones — the blues of melancholy, the grays of contemplation, the purples of resilience. These
shades add depth and complexity to our internal palette, making us more nuanced and complete.
When we connect with others, we interact with their outer personas and the rich, colorful worlds within them. Recognizing and respecting these internal colors fosters deeper empathy and understanding. We begin to see the beauty in every person’s internal spectrum and appreciate their unique contributions to the collective human experience.
Practicing equanimity is crucial in this colorful dance of existence. Equanimity allows us to maintain calmness and composure in the face of life’s highs and lows, enabling us to appreciate all the colors without becoming overwhelmed by any single shade. It helps us to navigate through the vibrant hues of joy and the somber tones of sorrow with grace and balance.
Equanimity fosters a deeper connection to our true selves and others. By remaining steady
amidst the changing colors of our experiences, we can respond to situations with clarity and compassion rather than reacting impulsively. This balanced approach helps us embrace life’s full spectrum, seeing beauty in every shade and nuance.
Let’s celebrate the colorful diversity within and around us in a world that often emphasizes conformity. By embracing our own internal colors and those of others, we create a more vibrant, compassionate, and inclusive world. So, as you go about your day, please take a moment to acknowledge the brilliant spectrum of colors within you and those you encounter, and remember that this diversity makes life richly beautiful. You are so beautiful. And so it is.
Rev. Elizabeth Rowley Hogue is an independent columnist for the Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press; you can email her at revelizabeth@awakeningways.org.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
JULY EVENTS
EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY
UNTIL FALL
LAVENDER U-PICK
Hambly Farms, 1390 Grana Place, San Miguel
10 am-4 pm
For $15 per person (children under 12 are free with adult) you can visit the farm and pick enough lavender to make one bouquet. After harvesting your lavender, find a cozy spot in one of our picnic areas to relax and unwind or visit the farm animals or farm store. For more information, visit hamblyfarms.com/ visit-the-farm/#u-pick.
JULY 4
JULY 4 IN PASO
Barney Schwartz Park, 2970 Union Road, Paso Robles
2–10 p.m.
The City of Paso Robles, along with Travel Paso, is offering a family-friendly event throughout the day and culminating with a fireworks show at night.
FOURTH OF JULY
PARADE
Downtown Templeton
7am-3pm
Details: Start the day with the
Pancake Breakfast at 7am, and then grab a seat for the hometown parade at 10am
ATASCADERO FOURTH OF JULY MUSIC FESTIVAL
Atascadero Lake Park, Atascadero 4–8 p.m.
Presented by Colony Days and the Printery Foundation, the Atascadero Fourth of July Music Festival will offer music, boating, bounce houses, games and more. There will be food, bear and wine available for purchase. For information, visit atascaderofourthofjuly.com.
JULY 4-6
ART IN THE PARK Morro Bay Blvd and Harbor St., Morro Bay 10 am-5 pm
Presented by the Art Center, this festival attracts both artists and crowds from near and far. For more information, visit artcentermorrobay.com
JULY 6, AUGUST 3 & SEPTEMBER 7
FLEA & MAKER’S MARKET
Templeton Library 1173 S. Main Street, Templeton
8am-2pm
Over 30 vendors of Western silver, saddles, vintage clothing, wine decor, jewelry, books, collectibles and crafts will be displaying their wares. There is a coffee truck and always a burger, pizza or burrito food truck on hand. Join us for these events.
JULY 6, 20, AND 27
SATURDAYS IN THE PARK SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
Atascadero Lake Park, 9305 Pismo Ave
6:30–8:30 pm
Enjoy the Sounds of Summer on a chair or blanket, listening to live music by the lake. July 6: The Rockin’ Bs Band (Rock, Coun-
try & More); July 20: Garden Party (Classic Soft Rock); July 27: Erin & the Earthquakes (Dance Rock, Funk & Soul).
JULY 9, 16, 23 & 30
TUESDAYS IN THE PARK
Atascadero Lake Park, 9305 Pismo Ave 7pm
Free one-hour concerts by the Atascadero Community Band. 7pm Bring your lawn chairs!
JULY 10, 17 AND 21
CONCERTS IN THE PARK SERIES
Templeton Park 6–8 pm
Listen to and enjoy live music outside.
JULY 11, 18, AND 25 CONCERTS IN THE PARK Downtown Paso Robles 6–8 pm
Listen to live music in the Park under the trees.
JULY 13
ICE CREAM ZOOFARI
Charles Paddock Zoo 9100 Morro Road, Atascadero 5:30–8 pm
Cool down on a warm summer evening at the Charles Paddock Zoo with a relaxing and delicious ice cream-filled event! Fun for all ages, your visit will include activities, a wide variety of all-you-can-eat sweet treats, and over two hundred Zoo animals.
JULY 17-28
CALIFORNIA MIDSTATE FAIR 2024 Paso Robles Event Center
The California Mid-State Fair is held annually and runs for 12 days at the end of July. The Fair has hosted some of the biggest names in the music industry.
JULY 26-27
The 4th
C10
Down Truck Show is a showcase of the wide variety of styles and techniques used in restoring and keeping Classic GM trucks on the road. This family-friendly show is the fastest growing automobile event on the West Coast. Trucks will be displayed on the fairways of the Avila Beach Golf Resort just steps from the beach. For more information c10slodown.com
AUGUST 24
Over 2,000 attendees expected! Enjoy Mac & Cheese from over 25 of the most talented chefs, restaurants and caterers on the Central Coast and beyond! Don’t forget to vote for your favorite as they compete for the best mac and cheese! Sample beer, wine, spirits. Live music. 21+. Visit themacandcheesefest.com for details.
Classic car heads down Main Street in Templeton for the annual Fourth of July Parade in 2023. Photo by Rick Evans
