Item 29, brought back from July 9 meeting, goes forward in a 3-1 vote
By CHRISTIANNA MARKS christianna@pasoroblespress.com
SAN LUIS OBISPO
COUNTY — The Paso Robles Groundwater Basin (PRGB) was a main topic of discussion at the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, July 16.
At the prior meeting on Tuesday, July 9, an item was voted on in the consent agenda about the PRGB, but due to the need for a 4/5 vote, part of the item did not pass due to there not being enough votes to pass the part of the item that was brought back in front of the Board of Supervisors.
The item was originally placed within the consent agenda for July 16. However, after questioning and expressing concerns from the public, Supervisor Debbie Arnold pulled the item for separate voting.
Supervisor Bruce Gibson stated that he was in full support of item 29 on the agenda, which included the authorization of the chairperson to sign a professional consultant services contract with Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group for an amount not exceeding $297,990. They would then perform a Paso Robles Groundwater Basin State Water Project Supplemental Water Supply
Magan Pagnini crowned as 2024 Miss California Mid-State Fair Queen
78th California MidState Fair officially opens with rope drop
By CHRISTIANNA MARKS christianna@pasoroblespress.com
PASO ROBLES — The California Mid-State Fair (CMSF) kicked off its 78th year on Wednesday, July 17, with a switch-up on its normal opening ceremony. This year, instead of a ribbon cutting, fair-goers were let into the fair starting at 3:45 p.m. Then, promptly at 4 p.m., a rope was dropped, letting everyone loose in the fairgrounds to enjoy “Wide Open Spaces,” this year’s theme.
“We wanted to do a little bit of our own style of Disneyland and get everybody in the gate
and then do a rope drop at four o’clock,” said Teresa Dellaganna who does special projects and events for the fair. “Today’s free ride day at the carnival,
so there’s a lot of people that are very excited to be here. So they’re anxious; they’ve been lining up for the last hour and 20 minutes.”
Before the fair opened to the public, there was a countdown from 10. Fair employees then dropped the rope, and everyone rushed off to have the best
Aaron Lazanoff, Vicki Janssen, and Brian Talley receive top awards at annual California Mid-State Fair event
By MAYLIA BAIRD Guest Contributor
PASO ROBLES — The annual Cattlemen & Farmers Award Day is an important day in the community dedicated to recognizing our local cattlemen, cattlewomen, and agriculturalist winners. At this annual event, there was a delicious barbecue steak dinner with the option of complementing your meal with a glass of wine or beer while the Cattleman, Cattlewoman, and Agriculturalist of the Year were announced. The event was hosted at the California Mid-State Fair (CMSF) in the Paso Pavillion on Thursday, July 18.
Farm Bureau Executive Director Paul Clark told Paso Robles Press/Atascadero News, “To the agricultural community, it’s this opportunity for everyone to get together one time a year and meet and re-establish friendships ... It’s just so much fun, and every year it feels like it’s the same group, but it’s really not; there are a lot of new faces too.”
time at the “Biggest Little Fair Anywhere.”
Just two hours later, at 6 p.m., the Miss California Mid-State Fair Scholarship Pageant took place on the Frontier Stage. “Welcome to the California Mid-State Fair Pageant, 2024. We’ve got 11 young ladies vying for the title of Miss California Mid-State Fair,” said emcee Chad Stevens. Those 11 contestants were Hailey Terrell, Bailey Van Huss, Megan Pagnini, Chelsea Hoyt, Vanessa Panedo, Samantha Hoffman, Logan Rutherford, Kiana Keogh, Emily (EJ) McNeal, Ashlee Holt, and Neelan Adams. The contestants were also joined by last year’s court, queen Kerrigan Jensen, first runner-up Jenna Wilshusen, second runner-up Natalie
Templeton High School student takes first place with 1949 Farmall Cub
By MAYLIA BAIRD Guest Contributor
PASO ROBLES — Last
Thursday, July 18, the JB Dewar Tractor Restoration Education Program winners were announced at the California Mid-State Fair (CMSF) in the Paso Robles Pavillion. A big barbecue dinner was served the evening before the winners were
announced at 6 p.m. during the Cattlemen and Farmer’s Day event, and hundreds of people were in the audience.
JB Dewar has been doing this program for 24 years, with the goal of teaching engineering knowledge and time-management skills to young adults. President of JB Dewar Ken Dewar explains, “We’re trying to teach junior high and high schoolers mechanical skills, public speaking, and record keeping. It’s all based around
Queen candidates, performers, and staffers celebrate the California Mid-State Fair Grand Opening on July 17 in Paso Robles. Photo by Brittany App.
(From left) Assemblymember Dawn Addis’s District Director Andrea Chmelik, JoAnne Switzer, Senator John Laird’s District Representative Clint Weirick, SLO County Supervisor Dawn Ortiz-Legg, Brian Talley, Vicki Janssen, Aaron Lazanoff, SLO County Supervisor Debbie Arnold, Diane Zannotti for Representative Jimmy Panetta, and Pete Clark are shown on Cattlemen & Farmers Award Day at the California Mid-State Fair. Photos by Brittany App
(From left) This year’s B Dewar Tractor Restoration Education Program participants Samantha Williams, Reiley Houtz, Caleb Terrell, and Braden Wheeler are shown with Cindy Bevans of Talley Farms, and JB Dewar President Ken Dewar at the California Mid-State Fair. Photos by Brittany App
(From left) Second3 runner-up Logan Rutherford, Queen Megan Pagnini, and first-runner up Ashlee Holt are shown after the results are announced at the Miss California Mid-State Fair Scholarship Pageant. Photo by Brittany App.
Boyd, and Miss Congeniality Shirley Horzen for their opening number “Space Cowboys” by *NSYNC.
This year, the pageant was livestreamed on both YouTube and FaceBook, thanks to Whats Up North County. You can find the stream at youtube. com/watch?v=dACkHq9pz2k.
This year, the top five contestants were called up to the microphone for their final questions about their fair proposals after competing in
the talent competition and the evening gown portion of the evening. The interview portion took place before the pageant. This year’s top five contestants were Megan Pagnini, Ashlee Holt, Logan Rutherford, Vanessa Panedo, and Emily (EJ) McNeal.
Pagnini, 18, from Paso Robles, was crowned 2024’s Miss California Mid-State Fair. For her talent, Pagnini stayed on theme and sang The Chicks’ “Wide Open Spaces,” and her fair proposal, called “Get Home Safe,” will be enacted next year and make
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The item also included delegating authority to the groundwater sustainability director for time extensions, removing scope, and other efficient contract management actions, knowing that those actions would not increase the level of General Fund support required by the department.
“This is an item that’s been thoroughly discussed at PBCC (Paso Basin Coordinating Committee),” Gibson said. “It’s a matter of bringing supply into the basin, possibly. Really, this is a study of
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The San Luis Obispo County Cattlemen’s Association was proud to announce Aaron Lazanoff as its 2024 Cattleman of the Year. Lazanoff is a member of the board of directors of the San Luis Obispo Cattlemen’s Association. He has chaired every committee and served as president for two years. He has also served on many California Cattlemen’s Association committees and is passionate about getting the next generation of cattlemen involved in the local and state association. He is the current advisor to the Cal Poly Young Cattlemen’s group and played a big part in getting 41 students to attend the 2023 CCA Convention in Nevada. He is co-leader of the Edna 4-H beef group and has served as president of the West Coast Junior Rodeo Association.
Lazanoff is also an event director for the California High School Rodeo Association, District 7. In addition to all this, he has also been the Cal Poly ranch manager since 2008 and oversees all cattle operations and manages 5,000 acres of school property. He manages the Cal Poly Bull Test program that originally started in 1956. Students in this program are responsible for raising bulls, measuring bull health, and judging bull performance. Bulls that exceed the test results are sold at the Cal Poly bull sale to cattlemen from around the county. Lazanoff is also responsible for managing student housing, and assists in managing the feed mill, dairy unit, and equine unit at Cal Poly.
“It’s neat to be a part of an organization that is
restoring an antique tractor.”
They had six kids total in the program this year with four who finished all the way through. When asked what challenges those who didn’t finish on time faced, Dewar responded with, “Time management.”
In first place was Caleb Terrell, who attends Templeton High School. He restored a 1949 Farmall Cub and spent 391 hours doing so.
When asked what his favorite part about this experience was, Terrell said, “It was my great grandfather’s tractor, so I got to
sure people who’ve enjoyed the fair get home safely and are educated on effects of drunk driving. Pagnini also took home the honor of being this year’s Miss Congeniality. “I cannot even put into words. I can’t believe this is happening right now. This is not real,” said Pagnini after her big win. “It feels so rewarding. I’ve been wanting this since I was 6 years old, and to be here talking to you taking pictures with all these little girls, I cannot believe it. I’m so so thankful.”
First runner-up went to
18-year-old Ashlee Holt, also from Paso Robles, who took the audience on a journey through water safety for her talent.
“It feels unreal, very unreal. I’m so proud of myself and all the other contestants,” Holt said. “It was an amazing journey, and we made it to the end.”
She added that she’s looking forward to being at all the concerts with all her new friends this year, and she can’t wait to get to know the girls on the court with her more.
Second runner-up went to
feasibility. So this is not a matter of contracting with State Water, moving State Water, or doing anything else, but looking at the possibility of using that resource as a benefit to the entirety of the Paso Basin.”
Supervisor Debbie Arnold stated her opposition to the item. She’s been working on the PRGB for the last 12 years and stated that a lot of money has been spent on studies over those years.
“A lot of studies that contain the same information that we are planning on voting on spending another almost $300,000 today kind of duplicate studies,” Arnold said. “Especially at a time like this when monies get short and tight, I question that.”
She went on to say that reducing pumping out of the basin would
so progressive and gets so much done compared to a lot of other places,” said Lazanoff upon receiving his award. “This organization has a group of great people and they get a lot done for not only the Cattlemen’s Association but for business in general.”
San Luis Obispo County Cattlewomen were excited to announce their choice of Vicki Janssen as the Cattlewoman of the Year. Janssen has done everything from manufacturing fishing poles, working as a county legislative assistant for many of our local supervisors, being the first manager of the agriculture task force, and the first woman captain of the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Posse. She joined the Cattlewomen’s association 31 years ago and has been a valuable member serving many committees. She served in multiple roles including the Historian-Scrapbook chair, Highway Clean Up chair, Casino Night Fundraiser committee member, Merchandise chair, and currently serves as second vice president.
Janssen has a passion for agriculture and law enforcement which keeps her involved in many community organizations. She is a 22-year member of the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Posse, serving as the first woman captain in 2007, and again as captain in 2023 and 2024. She was a member of the Santa Maria Chapter of California Women For Agriculture from 2010 until 2017. She also serves on the board for many nonprofit organizations, including the San Luis Obispo Law Enforcement Assistance Foundation and the James W. Brabeck Youth Legacy Fund, which supports youth in agriculture. Janssen even served as a Legislative Assis-
keep the family legacy going and get to see it look new again.”
When asked why this program is important to him, Terrell added, “It helps kids get the understanding of mechanics, pre-mechanics, and old agriculture. It helps kids get familiar with common things you see day-to-day.”
The second-place winner was Braden Wheeler, who also attends Templeton High School. He restored a 1947 Allis Chalmers B and spent 745 hours working on it. Seven hundred of those hours were taking the engine in and out eight times. This is his second year doing the program as well
as his second year coming in second place.
“I really like the color I painted it,” Wheeler said when asked what he likes most about his tractor. “This program is important to me for many reasons. First, it teaches me organization, all kinds of different trades like painting, bodywork, and the mechanical side of things.”
In third place was Samatha Williams, who’s 15 and attends Coastal Christian School. She restored a 1948 Ford 8N. This tractor was one of the original first 20,000 in production, and she spent 291 hours restoring it.
“It was just amazing to get here in the first place. I don’t care how
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21-year-old Logan Rutherford from Paso Robles. Her talent, which started out with audio from the Disney Pixar film “Cars,” was a monologue about sprint car safety. “It’s super amazing, especially with all these girls,” Rutherford said of landing on the 2024 court. “We’ve all worked so hard, and we’re so supportive of each other, so just seeing that hard work pay off, not only for myself but for Ashlee and Megan. They have been helpful through it all, and I just cannot be more happy to be on the court with them.”
The interview scholarship went to Hailey Terrell, while the talent scholarship went to Vanessa Panedo, who performed a Folklorico dance to “Son de la Negra.”
The concert of the opening night was next on the agenda, with Miranda Lambert returning to the Chumash Grandstand Arena to sing hits spanning her 23-year country music career. Ben Haggard opened for Lambert. Congratulations to Pagnini, Holt, and Rutherford on being this year’s Queen and her court.
be environmentally correct without costing the county and its landowners extra money.
After much back-and-forth between Gibson, Arnold, and Supervisor Dawn Ortiz-Legg, the item went up for a vote.
“Trying to fix 150, 170 years of California’s management of groundwater doesn’t happen overnight,” said Ortiz-Legg, who expressed her support in moving forward with the studies.
The item passed with Arnold voting no and Gibson, OrtizLegg, and Supervisor Jimmy Paulding voting yes. Supervisor John Peschong was absent from the meeting and the vote.
The next San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors meeting is scheduled for August 13 at 9 a.m.
tant for candidate Katcho Achadjian in 2010 and again for John Peschong in 2017. She has assisted constituents with many county issues.
“I would just like to say how humbled I am by this award,” Janssen said. “I never would’ve expected it. This is a group of amazing women who promote sustainable agriculture, they promote the beef industry and they promote education and agriculture. They give scholarships to our young ones and really advance our youth and agriculture.”
San Luis Obispo County Farm Bureau was happy to award Brian Talley as the 2024 Agriculturalist of the Year. He is president of Talley Farms and Talley Vineyards in Arroyo Grande. The Talley family began farming in San Luis Obispo County when Brian’s grandfather, Oliver Talley, started growing vegetables in 1948. Oliver and his sons then bought property in Arroyo Grande Valley in 1966. Brian and his family have followed in the footsteps of his grandfather, father, and uncle to continue to build and grow Talley Farms into the multifaceted and successful farming business that it is today. They are well known in the community for their farm box program. They have over 7,000 customers and deliver weekly two sizes of boxes full of seasonal produce to over 70 pick-up locations — some of which they even deliver straight to buyers’ homes throughout Paso Robles and Santa Barbara.
They also produce some of California’s most highly regarded pinot noir, chardonnay, and sera wines. Talley Vineyards was named one of the top 100 wines in the world by Wine & Spirits Magazine in 2021. In 1992 Brian’s father, John
I scored; it’s just getting here and finishing it is all that mattered to me,” Williams responded when asked what it meant to win this award. “I think this program brings the younger generation into the old automotive world.
We have so many people who are into new automotive which is very different from vintage automotive. I think it’s important for the new generation to move forward with it.”
In fourth place was Reiley Houtz, who’s a junior at Paso Robles High. He restored a 1945 Farmall M and spent 365 hours on his tractor.
“I’ve come a long way whether I win or not. I’ve learned more
Talley, was selected by the Farm Bureau as their Agriculturalist of the Year. Because John had prior commitments he had Brian accept the award in his honor so this is the second time Brian has received this award, only this time in his own name. For four generations, the Talley family has continued to grow and maintain a successful farming and wine business. The Talleys are proof that family farms are not a thing of the past because they continue to maintain the exceptional standards and quality that come with having a devoted family-led farm.
“What I do and the success that I enjoyed is really about the confluence of two really fundamental and special things about San Luis Obispo County: our very special climate,” Brian said. “I am blessed to farm in the San Luis Obispo Coast region which is one of the greatest places in the world to do what we do, which has produced about 30 different kinds of vegetables, avocados, chardonnay, and all kinds of wonderful stuff.
“The other thing that has been critical to my success is people. Starting with the people that show up to work in our operation every day, which are farm workers. We try to celebrate them and if it weren’t for those folks we all wouldn’t be here because they are really the underpinning of our industry. Beyond that I am blessed to get to work with my family.”
Learn more about the San Luis Obispo County Farm Bureau and the agriculture leaders honored, visit slofarmbureau.org/ news/article/2024-san-luis-obispo-countyagriculturalist-cattlewoman-and-cattlemanof-the-year-named
[about] who I am as a person. I don’t see it so much as winning that’s important, I just see it as a pat on my back and a good resume booster.” said Houtz about his experience in the program. “It’s important because it teaches kids how to present and public speaking. It also teaches kids how to get their hands dirty and fix problems without holding someone’s hand.”
Winners of the program are grateful to receive award money sponsored by JB Dewar Inc.
The first-place recipient receives $4,000, the second gets $3,000, and third place gets $2,000. Since 2002, JB Dewar, Chevron
Delo, the Alex Madonna family, and many other local businesses have awarded over $100,000 in scholarships.
When asked how people can help support this program, Dewar, said, “Through donations, tractors, labor, mechanical skills, parts, knowledge of restoring a tractor, and tools.” If you are interested in participating or volunteering to be a mentor in the next tractor program, you can go to jbdewar.com for more information. This year’s restored tractors can be found on display throughout the rest of the California Mid-State Fair outside of the Paso Robles Pavilion.
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Local leaders react to President Biden’s withdrawal seeking second term
By CAMILLE DEVAUL
NATIONAL — Just eight days after an assassination attempt on former president and current presidential candidate Donald Trump failed, our current president of the United States, Joe Biden, announced that he will no longer be seeking re-election this November.
On a plain sheet of white paper, Biden released a statement on Sunday, July 21, addressing the country.
“My Fellow Americans, Over the past three and a half years, we have made great progress as a Nation,” the letter begins.
“It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as your President. And while it has been my intention to seek reelection, I believe it is in the best interest of my party and the country for me to stand down and to focus solely on fulfilling my duties as President for the remainder of my term. I will speak to the Nation later this week in more detail about my decision.”
The news did not come as a shock to many as since the President’s debate against Trump in Atlanta, Georgia, on June 27, numerous Democrats have called for the President to step down. For the last year — at least — many Americans have questioned the president’s cognitive competency in serving his office. It was earlier this month that Biden introduced Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as “President Putin” during a briefing. Though he quickly corrected himself, it was not the first time the president had been confused.
Upon Biden’s withdrawal from seeking a second term, he has endorsed current Vice President Kamala Harris.
In a post on X following his withdrawal, the president said, “My very first decision as the party nominee in 2020 was to pick Kamala Harris as my Vice President. And it’s been the best decision I’ve made. Today, I want to offer my full support and endorsement for Kamala to be the nominee for our party this year. Democrats — it’s time to come together and beat Trump.”
Leading up to the news on Sunday, national media outlets predicted that the president would announce dropping from the race by Monday, July 22. Once the news came, elected Democratic officials were ready to back her getting into the Oval Office.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom took to X to express his appreciation of Biden, “President Biden has been an extraordinary, history-making president — a leader who has fought hard for working people and delivered astonishing results for all Americans. He will go down in history as one of the most impactful and selfless presidents.”
He then expressed his support for Harris, “Tough. Fearless. Tenacious. With our democracy at stake and our future on the line, no one is better to prosecute the case against Donald Trump’s dark vision and guide our country in a healthier direction than America’s Vice President Kamala Harris.”
Local reaction
Locally, several political leaders issued their statements on the president’s news and if they would support him and his endorsement of Harris.
Congressman Salud Carbajal (CA-24) who represents Santa Barbara County and portions of San Luis Obispo and Ventura counties, declared his support for Harris in the November presidential election.
“Kamala Harris is a proven leader who has been a critical voice in this administration. As someone who has known and worked with the Vice President since she was California’s top law enforcement officer, I am proud to wholeheartedly support her to be the Democratic Party’s nominee in the process ahead,” said Carbajal in a statement. “I look forward to seeing her carry the torch of the Democratic Party at our convention next month, and to working with her to win the White House again in November.”
He also praised the President’s first term, “In one term as President of the United States, Joe Biden has achieved what most Presidents in modern times could not. He has guided the United States of America back from the depths of a deadly pandemic and devasting economic downturn to create the strongest economy in the world. He has led the charge in restoring America’s standing as the global leader in defending democracy and standing up to dictators. And above all, President Biden has delivered on his promise to get things done in Washington to make life better for all Americans.”
Assemblymember Dawn Addis (D-Morro Bay) issued the following statement about Biden’s announcement that he will not seek reelection:
“I thank President Joe Biden for his service to our nation. When President Biden first assumed the presidency, our country was in a dark place, grappling with the COVID-19 pandemic, job loss, and attacks on reproductive freedoms and LGBTQ
rights. Since then, his Administration has left an indelible mark on our country by rebuilding America’s economic strength, investing in its infrastructure, and restoring our values of fairness, decency, and democracy. President Biden’s leadership has made our country better and has given us hope. I look forward to the work that his Administration continues to do and his ongoing commitment to all Americans.”
However, Addis did not address whether or not she would be endorsing Harris.
In United States Representative Jimmy Panetta’s (CA-19) statement, he called the president patriotic for his withdrawal:
“Today, President Joe Biden demonstrated, once again, his patriotism by putting the future of the United States over his own political career. Throughout his five decades of selfless work for our nation, President Biden built a legacy of public service like no other. Throughout the past three and half years of his presidency, Joe Biden built an unparalleled legacy of accomplishment in both domestic and foreign policy. I was proud and honored to have worked with him to pass historic and powerful legislation into law which provided a foundation upon which our nation was able to get through the pandemic, produce the world’s most robust economy, and restore America’s role as the world’s leading democracy. Rather than running for re-election, the President has chosen to focus solely on fulfilling his duties for the remainder of his term. I thank President Biden for all that he has done for our country and for his partnership in my service to the people of California’s 19th Congressional District. In order to continue our nation’s legacy of upholding our democratic values, I look forward to unifying behind a presidential candidate who is capable and willing to promote and fight for the very same democratic principles that drove President Biden to dedicate his life to making the United States of America a more perfect Union.”
Panetta also did not declare endorsement for Harris.
Chair of the San Luis Obispo County Democratic Party Tom Faulks, issued the following statement to Paso Robles Press/Atascadero News:
“The San Luis Obispo County Democratic Party is proud President Biden chose his country over himself.
“His historic presidency held the line against the
enemies of American democracy, strengthened our global alliances, and guided us successfully out of an historic global pandemic. President Biden has now shepherded forward a new generation of qualified, strong, dynamic national leaders like Vice President Kamala Harris.
“What was true before President Biden made his announcement remains true today — our freedoms are on the line in this election, and it’s up to us to do everything in our power to protect and strengthen them.
“The question before us now: Who will Americans choose to lead — a seasoned vice president and accomplishedformer prosecutor, or a convicted felon. It should be an easy call.
“Vice President Harris will aggressively press the case that Trump — an extremist who would deport American-born citizens of foreign heritage, an adjudicated sex offender, a jury-proven business fraud who once encouraged Americans to ingest bleach to fight COVID – is unfit for office.
“Vice President Harris and all Democrats have a lot to be proud of and campaign on: the best job market since the 1960s; the lowest uninsured rate in American history; inflation halted; crime at historic lows; the strongest economic recovery of any advanced economy on earth;
• historic investments in rebuilding our nation’s roads, dams, water systems, ports and other critical infrastructure, dramatically accelerating the energy transition necessary to combat climate change, creating hundreds of thousands of jobs for decades to come; a reinvigorated the Western alliance against Russian aggression.
“The SLO County Democratic Party proudly supports Kamala Harris for President and all Democrats running for local, state and national offices.”
What Happens Next
Though Harris has received the endorsement from her former running mate — and essentially inherited his campaign — she has yet to win the Democratic nomination. The party has just a few weeks to sort out who will represent them on the ballot in November.
At the start of the campaign season, the Democratic Party had all their eggs in the Biden basket. Now that that basket has been turned over, it has until the party’s nominating convention begins on Aug. 19 to decide who is going to fill it back up.
The Democratic Party will be pushing forward with a virtual roll call allowing delegates in its convention to choose a presidential nominee before the convention in Chicago next month. According to Associated Press (AP) the virtual rolecall is expected to begin Aug. 7.
Harris — or any other Democrats willing to challenge her — will need to submit at least 300 signatures from delegates, including no more than 50 from the same state. According to an AP survey of the convention delegates, Harris has more than 1,976 delegates supporting her as of Monday night, July 22.
As of the printing of this article, no other Democrat has issued interest in running against Harris.
This is a developing story, and we will update readers as more information becomes available.
President Joe Biden announced he will be withdrawing from seeking a second term. He endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as his replacement. Photo by Reuters
Eight days after failed assassination attempt on Donald Trump, Biden endorses Vice President Kamala Harris as his successor
PASO ROBLES
Two killed, one injured in fatal head-on collision on Highway 46E near Cholame Y California Highway Patrol officers in Templeton responded to a fatal head-on collision that occurred Tuesday, July 23, on Highway 46E just four miles past the San Luis Obispo County line (Cholame Y). The accident occurred just after midnight and resulted in two fatalities and another driver with major injuries.
The fatal victims have not been identified yet, but according to CHP they in a 2020 Hyundai. The injured driver of the other vehicle is a 59-year-old man from San Diego and was driving a 2005 Ford F350.
According to CHP, the Hyundai was driving in the westbound lanes at about 55 mph behind a tractor trailer. The Hyundai then tried to pass the trailer, and then collided head-on with the Ford F350, which was going at an unknown speed.
The driver and passenger of the Hyundai sustained fatal injuries, and the driver of the Ford F350 was transferred to the Sierra Vista Medical Center.
According to CHP, impairment is not suspected to be involved in the accident.
Two arrested after probation and parole compliance sweep
On Monday, July 15, the Paso Robles Police Department, along with the San Luis Obispo County Probation Department, conducted a city-wide probation/parole compliance operation focused on offender accountability and community safety. Thirteen subjects were contacted based on their parole or probation status. Officers seized illegal fentanyl (5 grams), drug paraphernalia, gang indicia, and ammunition.
The following subjects were arrested and were booked at the San Luis Obispo County Jail:
• Nathan Williams, 42, of Paso Robles — Possession of Controlled Substance and Violation of Probation.
• Sarah Dukes, 42, of Paso Robles — Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Violation of Probation.
Additionally, the Paso Robles Police Department also conducted a compliance check on all sex offenders that are registered in the City of Paso Robles. This was done over a two-week span from May 9-24. There were no violations discovered.
Traffic delays expected starting July 22 as Creston Corridor Project continues
The next stage of the Creston Corridor Project began on Monday, July 22, causing traffic delays. Construction crews are now working on an approximately 20-foot deep sewer line on Creston Road, from Ferro Lane to Tanner Drive. Due to the trenching project, equipment will block traffic and flaggers will be directing cars. Only one direction of traffic will be allowed to flow at a time, so drivers should expect delays of up to 10-15 minutes.
All work will take place Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
There will be no construction on weekends, but equipment will remain on site, with open trenches covered and barricaded for safety.
Drivers heading to the California Mid-State Fair should use alternate routes like the Golden Hill roundabout or Niblick Road to avoid delays. This phase of work will last several weeks. The timing was determined by the contractor’s schedule.
The City of Paso Robles thanks its residents and visitors for their
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patience as they improve the city’s infrastructure.
Two arrested due to stolen vehicle
On Friday, July 19, at approximately 12:27 p.m., officers located an occupied stolen vehicle at a gas station in 1200block of 24th Street.
The vehicle was occupied by Nicole Clark and Elmer Guerrero.
Both Clark and Guerrero were taken into custody without incident during this investigation. Clark was discovered to have a warrant for her arrest for grand theft of a vehicle.
Guerrero also had several warrants for his arrest.
During a search of the vehicle officers located 13.4 grams of suspected fentanyl along with indication of drug sales and drug paraphernalia.
Clark was charged with possession of a stolen vehicle and possession of drug paraphernalia. Guerrero was charged with possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell. Both subjects were booked into the San Luis Obispo County Jail.
ATASCADERO
Adult Basketball Fall Season: Team registrations now open
The City of Atascadero is excited to announce the upcoming Adult Basketball season at Colony Park Community Center. The Fall Season will run from August 25 to October 27, featuring eight regular season games with some holidays off. Games will take place on Sundays, and all teams can be coed.
Registrations are accepted on a team basis only, with each team needing a minimum of 8 players and a maximum of 12 players. There will be a Team Manager’s meeting the week of August 19 at Colony Park Community Center, with the exact time and date to be determined.
• League Fees: $489 per team
• Non-Residents: $5 per player; for teams with 8 or more non-residents, an additional 10 percent ($48.90) fee applies.
Team registrations and fees must be submitted at the Colony Park Community Center front desk, located at 5599 Traffic Way, Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Registration deadline is August 5.
Adult Social Kickball Fall Season:
Team registrations now open
The City of Atascadero is thrilled to announce the upcoming season of the Adult Kickball League this Fall! Channel your inner fourthgrader and gather your team to join the fun.
Games will be held on Wednesday evenings at the Paloma Creek softball fields. The Fall season kicks off on Wednesday, August 28, and runs through Wednesday, October 16, with eight evenings of games. Each game will last seven innings or one hour, whichever comes first. Teams must be coed, with a minimum of 11 players and a maximum of 18 players.
A team manager’s meeting will take place the week before the season begins, with the exact time and date to be determined.
• League Fees: $436 per team
• Non-Residents: $5 per player; for teams with eight or more non-residents, an additional 10 percent ($43.60) fee applies.
Team registrations and fees must be submitted at the Colony Park Community Center front desk, located at 5599 Traffic Way, Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Registration deadline is August 5.
Open House scheduled for the Atascadero General Plan Update
The City of Atascadero would like to invite the public to an open house event to provide input on topics to consider during the analysis of the General Plan Update. The environmental analysis and review of the city’s vision is a key partof the General Plan, which serves as the city’s blueprint for future policy and decision-making.
This open house will allow the public to share their ideas on which topics should be analyzed as Atascadero works toward a preferred alternative for future making. This will also be an opportunity for residents to meet one on one with staff and the consultant team to discuss the project and ask questions.
The General Plan update for 2045 will lay the foundation for how infrastructure and community amenities can evolve to address housing, transportation, jobs, the economy, and sustainability. This workshop offers residents and business owners a unique opportunity to join the conversation and share their thoughts about how Atascadero can respond to community needs and aspirations in the next 20 to 25 years.
The following provides a complete list of the Open House dates, times, and locations:
The open house will take place at the City Hall Foyer. Enter at the Palma Avenue entrance on the first floor. It will take place on Wednesday, July 24, from 4 to 7 p.m. There will be no formal presentations, and residents are welcome tocome by anytime during the event to voice their thoughts. The city looks forward to the opportunity to share information and to listen to you. Contact Community Development at (805) 461-5035 with any questions.
‘Saturday in the Park’ Summer Concert Series continues with Erin & the Earthquakes The City of Atascadero is pleased to continue to offer the “Saturdays in the Park” Summer Concert Series. The next concert will be held on Saturday, July 27, at 6:30 p.m. at the Atascadero Lake Park Bandstand with Erin & the Earthquakes.
When Erin & the Earthquakes perform, you’ll feel yourself being lifted from your seat and bounced to the dance floor. Once there, your feet will swing you around to the dynamically soulful and yet angelic voice of lead vocalist Erin Montgomery. Your heart will impulsively beat to Dan Robba’s percussive commands. When suddenly your hair is slicked back, and sunglasses appear over your eyes as Wayne Gamble’s bass guitar wails out a funky chill pill. Justwhen you think it couldn’t get any better, Chris Roullard takes you right off the Richter Scale with his guitar solo and onto a next-level journey. This is the sound you’ve been searching for.
I Love to Cater and Mari’s Cuisine will be there selling delicious concert grub. Be sure to mark your calendar for a fantastic concert series lineup:
‘Saturday in the Park’ Summer Concert Series Lineup:
• July 27: Erin & the Earthquakes (Dance rock, funk and soul)
• Aug. 3: Josh Rosenblum Band (Pop/rock, blues)
• Aug. 10: Stellar (Classic hits through the decades) Aug. 31: The JD Project (Rock, blues and country)
All concerts are outdoors at the Atascadero Lake Park Bandstand and free to attend. It is recommended that the audience bring a
low-back chair, and if you would like to purchase any food, bring your wallet. The Saturday in the Park 2024 Summer Concert Series is brought to you by the City of Atascadero and their fantastic sponsors, including their Concert Series Sponsor: Central Coast Community Energy; Platinum Sponsors: Grigger & Alice Jones, K.Jons Jewelry Company, & Fatte’s Pizza; Gold Sponsors: Kirk Consulting, Coastal Communities Physicians Network (CCPN), Union & Vine Ranch Kitchen, and Waste Management; Silver Sponsors include Starna Cells, Inc., All Signs & Graphics & First 5 of SLO County; Bronze Sponsor: Five Star Rain Gutters and Annie Gallagher Graphics. Special thanks to the community for their support in helping the city put on these concerts.
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY
Recruiting elephant seal docents
Hearst San Simeon State Park is recruiting new docents (volunteers) to help share the fascinating life history of the northern elephant seals at the Piedras Blancas rookery in San Simeon. California State Parks, in collaboration with Friends of the Elephant Seal, will be offering a fall 2024 training class to prepare new docents to meet the public as informal educators and wildlife interpreters. The application deadline is Monday, Sept. 2. Visit bttr.im/mfapo to apply.
Piedras Blancas is the largest mainland rookery for these amazing animals. Elephant seals visit the beach twice annually: once to give birth and breed and again to molt and grow a new coat. The rest of the year they migrate long distances, diving deep to avoid predators and find food.
Volunteering as an elephant seal docent is one of the Central Coast’s best opportunities for outdoor public service. Docents are crucial to enhancing the visitor’s experience at one of the most highly visited sites in Hearst San Simeon State Park. The best reward is the opportunity to meet curious visitors from around the world, provide meaningful and memorable interpretations, and help people gain an appreciation of this unique species and its critical ocean habitat.
Professional-quality training, reference materials, and mentoring are provided, allowing docents to get started with confidence.
The four-week training program includes independent study assignments and virtual online training sessions that begin in October.
Three in-person, outdoor mentoring sessions will be scheduled individually between Oct. 7 and Oct. 25. The final training session is scheduled for Oct. 26 in Morro Bay.
Docents must be able to volunteer three or four three-hour shifts a month, either in the morning or afternoon. If you would like to welcome visitors to their state parks and unlock the wonders of the amazing wildlife and habitat along the Central Coast, please apply to become a docent by the Sept. 2 deadline. An online application is available at bttr.im/mfapo. For more details about training dates, please visit elephantseal.org/becomea-docent . Call State Park Interpreter Monica Rutherford at (805) 460-8762 with questions. Applicants must be 18 or older and available to volunteer in San Simeon.
Sheriff’s Office warns of computer/ phone scam
The Sheriff’s Office has recently had numerous reports of sophisticated scams occurring within San Luis Obispo County. One scam in particular is targeting our older residents and has generated several calls to the Sheriff’s Office.
It works this way. Individuals report they are getting pop-ups on their computers advising their computer has been compromised. The pop-up will advise them to call a phone number immediately in order to prevent any loss. Once the number is called, the suspects on the phone will be professional and attempt to be helpful by transferring them to their bank’s fraud department when actually they are just transferring the victim to another scammer.
The suspects will speak to the victim over multiple days, provide detailed information, and eventually arrange a meet-up to collect the cash the victim has withdrawn at the victim’s house. The suspects will arrange with the victim to only give the money to someone who has a security code. This is to “prove” that they are legitimate.
Victims have lost large amounts of money with one person losing more than $60,000 and another losing over $120,000.
If you receive something suspicious like a pop-up on your computer saying you have been hacked or a phone call demanding money, contact the Sheriff’s Office to speak with law enforcement about these circumstances so we can hopefully prevent any loss. Please inform your family and friends about this scam so they can be prepared in the event this happens to them.
SLO County Airport to resume daily direct flights to Las Vegas
The SLO County Airport (SBP) is thrilled to announce the recommencement of daily direct air service to the Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) serving the Las Vegas Valley in partnership with Alaska Airlines. This exciting air service will commence on Saturday, Oct. 26, and will be available for a limited duration, concluding on April 21, 2025.
The reinstatement of this route comes in response to the strong demand from both leisure and business travelers in the region. The daily direct flights will provide convenient and efficient access to one of the most vibrant and dynamic cities in the world, known for its entertainment, dining, and business opportunities.
“We are thrilled to partner with Alaska Airlines to bring back this much-anticipated service to Las Vegas,” said Courtney M. Johnson, director of airports. “This route is a testament to our commitment to meeting the needs of our community and enhancing connectivity for our passengers. We encourage everyone to take advantage of this limited-time service.”
“We’re excited to offer nonstop service between the beautiful Central Coast and the vibrant city of Las Vegas, offering guests seamless connectivity and convenience,” said Neil Thwaites, regional vice president of California at Alaska Airlines. “We’re thankful for SLO County Airport’s collaboration and look forward to welcoming guests onboard this October.”
Tickets for the direct flights to Las Vegas are now available for purchase on the Alaska Airlines website and through their customer service channels. Travelers are encouraged to book early to secure their seats and take advantage of this exclusive opportunity.
For more information about the flight schedule, ticket prices, and travel guidelines, please visit Alaska Airlines at alaskaair.com
Allan Hancock College encourages students to enroll in fall classes
Allan Hancock College is reminding students that there is still time to register for fall classes, which start on Aug. 19 at the college’s Santa Maria campus and
RECORD
PPAM WEIDE 1943-2024
am Weide, of Paso Robles, passed away on June 26, 2024, at the age of 81. She was born in Kansas City, Missouri.
Pam and her beloved husband Gordon moved to Paso Robles in 1971, where they planted their roots and started their little family of 3. Pam was a devoted
1934-2024
Kenneth “Smoke” Johnson, 89, closed his final escrow on March 25, 2024, at home in Paso Robles, CA. Born on August 15, 1934, at their family home located at 1419 Spring St. in Paso Robles,
Lifelong Paso Robles resident Carolanna Dyck passed away peacefully at home on June 16, 2024, after complications from a stroke. Carolanna was born to Leo G. “Mike” and Abbie Rude on
1931-2024
Betty Rose Lightfoot (93), our loving family Matriarch, finished her work here on earth when the Lord called her home on June 8, 2024. She was born Betty Rose Weber, the eldest of seven children, on Jan 8, 1931, in Delmont, South Dakota. She grew up on the family farm and weathered many of life’s storms, including the depression and dust storms that hit the Weber family hard.
In 1950, Betty married Curtis Lightfoot. Although newlyweds, she stepped up at the age of 19 to raise her 6-year-old sister, Kathy. Two children were born, Douglas
mother to her one and only son Kurt, who was her pride and joy. As a mom, Pam enjoyed being a part of the Paso Robles Co-Op preschool. She was very active in Junior Women’s League, who put on so many wonderful events around Paso Robles for children and the community. Pam later went on to work for the Paso Robles School District Food Service for over 20 years. She made many friendships that continued after she retired.
Although she is greatly missed, family and friends take great comfort in knowing that she is at peace and back with her Gordon once again.
Pam leaves behind her loving son Kurt, daughterin-law Mindy, and her two grandsons who she adored, Carson and Parker.
CA. to Leland and Elsie Johnson. He was part of a Paso Robles/Templeton pioneer family, with his great-grandfather Niels coming to the area in 1889.
Smoke met his wife Patty on the Verburg Ranch (now the Twist Ranch), her family ranch, while meeting with her mother on a real estate deal. Her mother asked him for dinner that night, and when he saw Patty, he did not recognize her as he had met her earlier that day while she was dirty and driving a tractor dressed like a man; love at second sight. They married at the Plymouth Congregational Church in Paso Robles, Calif., with a memorable reception at
August 4, 1941, to complete their brood of five daughters. Affectionately known as Aunt Case to her many nieces and nephews, Carolanna grew up surrounded by family, which instilled a deep love of family that she carried with her throughout her entire life.
Carolanna is survived by Kenneth, her loving husband of 58 years, and children Bradley (Kay), Randal (Jamie), and Krista (Scott Winegarden). One of her greatest joys in life was being a grandmother to Jessica (Keith Winter), Meghan, Abby, Adam, and Robyn. Carolanna loved every baby she met, but these kids were the lucky ones to call
and Diane. They packed up and moved their family to California in 1957 so Curt could pursue his goal of becoming a pro golfer. They both were regular club champions, but Betty had natural golf talent, winning about every tournament she entered.
Over the next few years, all of her siblings moved to California. Her home was often the center of activity, and many siblings lived off and on with her family. She was an extraordinary chef, cooking huge dinners with a smile. She loved having her family together. She didn’t turn anyone away, and they always left with a full belly and lots of leftovers. Christmas was especially exciting for the kids as her presents piled all the way to the ceiling. She made life special for those around her.
Betty had strong biblical morals, and she taught her children to love others as you would want to be loved. She had an amazingly positive attitude, quickly overlooking offenses and wholeheartedly forgiving others. Family and friends would frequently confide in her, knowing she was wise, wouldn’t give advice
MATTHEW J. MACK
1987-2024
Matthew Jason Mack of Atascadero, CA, passed away on April 8, 2024, at the age of 36. Matthew was born on September 3, 1987, to Brenda Mack in Camarillo, CA. At a young age, he moved to Atascadero, where he attended grade school and
Madonna Inn.
He graduated from Paso Robles High School in 1952. He attended Spartan School of Aeronautics, graduating in 1958. For two years, he served on the academic advisor board for Cuesta College’s real estate program. He was a member of the Paso Robles Elks Lodge, Paso Robles Jaycees, Pioneer Day Committee, and state and national real estate associations. He served as the Exalted Ruler for the Paso Robles Elks Lodge from 2002 to 2003 and as the treasurer and secretary for several terms. He was a past president of the Paso Robles Real Estate Board and the California Farm and Land Bureau. He started attending
her theirs. Shortly before her passing, she was able to meet and hold her great-grandson, Henrik.
A proud Bearcat member of the Class of ’59, Carolanna’s working life was spent in Paso Robles. Early work life included time spent at Bank of America and Farmer’s Alliance. After being a stay-at-home mom, she returned to the workforce at the Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce, where she was instrumental in launching the first Paso Robles Wine Festival in the early 1980’s. After many years at the Chamber of Commerce, Carolanna moved across the river and joined the
unless asked, and would hold their words in confidence. She knew all the dirt but spoke kindly of others and didn’t gossip.
Betty became a specialist for the Inland Empire gas company for three decades. She often used her skills in communication to calm upset customers. She and her husband were co-owners of Diamond Bar Auto Parts. With her determination, she went back to college in her 60s to finish her degree, earning honors in business administration from Cal Poly Pomona. She was loving, wise, and smart, with the results of her IQ test validating her superior intelligence. She served as the director of the Inland Empire Women’s Business Federation.
Betty would frequently say, “My greatest contribution was my two wonderful children.” Unfortunately, her son, Douglas, died from cancer at the age of 42. Her daughter, Diane, cared for him until he passed. Betty carried herself with strength and dignity and overcame breast cancer several years later. She loved her family and was the central hub of all her siblings and their
middle school and graduated from Atascadero High. As a first-generation college student, he graduated from AMDA College of Performing Arts.
Known for his radiant smile, he could light up any room he entered, and his profound love for people was evident in everything he did. Matthew touched countless lives with his exceptional talents in dancing, acting, singing, and sports. He was a beacon of encouragement, always inspiring others to pursue their passions and achieve their dreams.
Above all, Matthew was a beloved son and brother. He is survived by his loving mother, Brenda Mack, and his siblings, Raven, David,
the Paso Robles Trail Ride in 1967 and attended it as a Viejo for the last time in 2022.
Ken was a U.S. Navy veteran, joining the Navy Reserve at the age of 20, he served a year on active duty in the Pacific in 1956.
Ken worked a variety of jobs after the service but ultimately found his calling in real estate. He was involved in the sales of many ranches and farms in the Paso Robles area during his 40 years as an agent and broker. He worked with Jayne Knight, and they ran Knight and Johnson Real Estate for several years. He also co-owned Shandon Star Nursery with his partner Ken Sinclair for several years sell-
Paso Robles School District, starting in the Counseling Office before eventually returning to her accounting roots at the District Office as an Accounting Tech. Carolanna was a long-time member of First Mennonite Church in Paso Robles, where she was often found in the kitchen helping prepare for monthly potlucks. In addition to teaching Sunday School, she also served many years as the church treasurer.
Having come from a long line of Roblans, Carolanna knew a lot of history about Paso Robles, so it was only natural that she would volunteer at the Paso Robles
children. She enjoyed cooking Monday night dinners for her family every week. Her home was always filled with love, laughter, and good fixins.
Her husband, Curt, passed away in 2011. She traveled much of the world with her daughter, sister Joyce, and sisters-in-law Ann, Vivian, and Bev.
Betty was an active member of the Multiflora Garden Club for many years and loved her flowers and beautiful backyard garden. Betty loved her country and helped to educate others through her participation in the Atascadero Republican Women Federation. She was involved in her community’s issues and attended city council meetings. She enjoyed genealogy and researched her family through hundreds of years.
Betty had beautiful vocal skills singing in the First Baptist Church of Claremont Choir. She also served the Lord as a board member and deacon and had a gift for hospitality, always helping, cooking, and visiting the sick. Most recently, she attended Refuge Church and the services held at Compass
and Nigel Warren. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. at Atascadero Cemetery, 1 Cemetery Road, Atascadero, CA 93422. A repast will follow at The Community Church of Atascadero.
His memory will be cherished by all who knew and loved him.
In Loving Memory
ing live and cut Christmas trees.
Smoke is survived by his wife of 59 years, Patty; two children, William L. Johnson, Ph.D., MSCP, LCDR, USN(Ret) and Julie Bishop of Merced, Calif; Brigitta Gayton, CPA, and husband Bill of Rancho Mirage; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brothers Clifford Johnson of Paso Robles, Calif., and Richard Johnson and wife Lana of Grants Pass, Oregon.
A celebration of life will be held on August 17, 2024, at 3 p.m. at the Paso Robles Elks Lodge. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Paso Robles Pioneer Day Committee for horses and wagons.
Pioneer Museum after retirement. She and Kenny also enjoyed traveling to Hawaii. Carolanna was preceded in death by her parents and sisters, Virginia, Barbara, Marjorie, and Bernice.
A Celebration of Life is being planned for Saturday, September 14, from 12 to 3 p.m. at the Paso Robles Pioneer Museum. A BBQ lunch will follow the service. Please RSVP to CelebrateCD@gmail.com.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to the First Mennonite Church of Paso Robles or the Paso Robles Pioneer Museum.
Rose by Calvary Chapel.
Betty lived in Rancho Del Bordo Estates and served the community as a Board Member/Editor, and wrote articles for the newsletter. She was also a member of the Elks Club. In 2022, she developed memory loss, and her daughter assisted her until she moved into The Oaks of Paso Robles Compass Rose in 2024. She developed loving relationships with staff and other residents of the memory care unit. She was a wonderful, loving person and the rock of our family. She will be greatly missed by her Daughter, Diane (Randy), Grandchildren Ryan (Janeta), Tisha (Nick), Joseph (Ginny), and Jennifer; Daughter-in-Law Debbie; Great-Grandchildren Allie, Ben, Emi, and Mila; Sisters Joyce and Kathy, Brother Don and 11 very loved Nieces, nine very loved Nephews, numerous friends, and Cousins. She especially loved her dog, Zoie. Upon her leaving this earth, we know she heard the words from our Lord: “Well done, my good and faithful servant.” For information about the celebration of life, please contact Diane at 805-748-0558.
DEATHS
GREGG HOVERSTEN age 74 a resident of Morro Bay passed away on 07/08/2024. In the care of Blue Sky Cremation and Burial Service
PATRICIA COREY age 98 a resident of San Luis Obispo passed away on 07/09/2024. In the care of Blue Sky Cremation and Burial Service
SUSAN MARTINEZ age 78 a resident of Templeton passed away on 07/11/2024. In the care of Blue Sky Cremation and Burial Service
NANCY LOVELESS age 87 a resident of Cambria passed away on 07/15/2024. In the care of Blue Sky Cremation and Burial Service
LAWRENCE “RICK” SHEPARD JR., 79 of Atascadero, CA passed away on July 14, 2024. Arrangements are under the direction of Reis Family Mortuary and Crematory in San Luis Obispo.
Wedding Announcement
KENNETH “SMOKE” JOHNSON
CAROLANNA M. DYCK 1941-2024
BETTY R. LIGHTFOOT
Lompoc Valley Center.
Hancock offers credit and non-credit classes across a wide range of subjects and areas of study for students seeking degrees, certificates, transfer, job training, or enrichment.
“Now is the time for students to register for fall classes,” said Hancock Superintendent and President Kevin G. Walthers. “Our faculty and staff are ready to support and help them achieve their educational goals.”
High school seniors graduating from within the college’s service area can take advantage of the expansion of the Hancock Promise, which now provides two years of tuition and fees free. Financial aid is also available for non-Promise students.
Students in Lompoc can take advantage of programs that allow them to obtain degrees in business administration, math and science, social and behavioral sciences, and psychology exclusively at the college’s Lompoc Valley Center.
To help new and returning students complete their registration steps, the college is hosting “Bulldog Express” events every Monday and Tuesday through July 30 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the college’s Santa Maria campus. At these events,students can apply for admission, complete their financial aid applications and student orientation, register for classes, and more. Hancock’s Lompoc Valley Center is hosting a Bulldog Express event from 3 to 6 p.m. on July 30. No appointments needed.
In addition to credit classes, Hancock Community Education is offering dozens of free non-credit fall classes, including English as a second language, citizenship, workplace preparation, GED classes, basic skills courses, classes for older adults, and more.
To register for credit and non-credit fall classes at Hancock, visit hancockcollege.edu/fall
Woods Humane Society makes ‘PACT’ to alleviate animal suffering Woods Humane Society announced its commitment to
PASO ROBLES POLICE DEPARTMENT
JULY 14, 2024
01:00 — Lennon Basurtoprado, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the corner of Riverside Ave. and 16th St. for DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL [23152(A)VC], DUI ALCOHOL/0.08 PERCENT [23152(B)VC], Case no. 242336
01:59 — Estilmer O Lopezperez, of Oakland was on view arrest on the 2300 Block of Spring St. for POSSESS NARCOTIC CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE [11350(A)H&S], DUI ALCOHOL/0.08 PERCENT [23152(B)VC], Case no. 242337
12:34 — Samuel I Gomez, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the 1300 Block of Creston Rd. for INFLICT-
ING CORPORAL INJURY ON SPOUSE/ COHABITANT [273.5(A)PC], Case no. 242338
12:01 — Edward Glenn Hash II, of Atascadero was taken into custody on the 2000 Block of Theatre Dr. for WILL-
FULLY TO VIOLATE A WRITTEN PROMISE TO APPEAR IN COURT [853.7PC], Case no. 242341
21:08 — Michael Andre Monette Larry, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the 3400 Block of Spring St. for BATTERY [242PC], Case no. 242349 12:34 — Ryan Lev Fitzpatrick, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the corner of Creston and Meadowlark Roads for DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL [23152(A)VC], DUI ALCOHOL/0.08 PERCENT [23152(B)VC],
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the tenets of PACT, People and Animals in Community Together, put forward by The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement (AAWA).
According to the AAWA, “PACT is a compassionate, transparent, and thoughtful model of how shelters, rescues, and other animal welfare organizations can best support vulnerable animals.”
There are nine tenets of PACT that the organization says result in the best possible outcomes, and Woods Humane Society joins animal shelters across the country in officially committing to them.
Woods CEO Emily L’Heureux says, “We wholeheartedly agree with the PACT assertion that every community has a responsibility to its animals and should demand that animals receive the care and respect they deserve. Woods is proud to contribute to making San Luis Obispo County a socially conscious animal community by providing access to thoughtful animal welfare resources and services and by officially making a ‘PACT’ to uphold these industry-approved best practices and philosophies in our shelters.”
The nine tenets of PACT include:
1. Ensure every unwanted or homeless pet has a safe place to go for care.
2. Place every healthy and safe animal.
3. Assess the medical and behavioral needs of homeless animals and ensure these needs are thoughtfully addressed.
4. Alleviate suffering and make appropriate euthanasia decisions.
5. Align policy with the needs of the community.
6. Enhance the human-animal bond through thoughtful placements and post-adoption support.
7. Consider the health and wellness of each animal and community when transferring animals between communities.
8. Implement inclusive policies and practices.
9. Foster a culture of transparency, ethical decision-making, mutual respect, continual learning, and
Case no. 242342
JULY 15, 2024
07:38 — Michael Brandon Reyes Sr., of Paso Robles was taken into custody on the 1100 Block of Spring St. for BENCH WARRANT [978.5PC], Case no. 242351 08:17 — Mariano Aquilarventura, was taken into custody on the 2800 Block of Salinas River for RECEIVING OR BUYING STOLEN PROPERTY [496(A)PC], FALSE IDENTIFICATION [148.9(A)PC], BENCH WARRANT [978.5PC], Case no. 242350
13:28 — Edgar Stanley Canales, of Paso
Robles was on view arrest on the 1600 Block of Spring St. for DISORDERLY CONDUCT/PUBLIC INTOXICATION [647(F)PC], Case no. 242356 18:42 — Nathan Dean Williams, of Paso
Robles was on view arrest on the 200 Block of San Augustine for POSSESS NARCOTIC CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE [11350(A)H&S], POSSESSION OF SPECIFIED CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE [11377(A)H&S], Case no. 242362
JULY 16, 2024
08:39 — Jason Anthony Horning, of Paso Robles was taken into custody on the 100 Block of Niblick Rd. for WILLFULLY TO VIOLATE A WRITTEN PROMISE TO APPEAR IN COURT [853.7PC], Case no. 242366
22:11 — John Dwayne Althof, of Paso
Robles was on view arrest on the 400
Block of South Vine St. for DUI ALCOHOL & DRUGS [23152(G)VC], Case no. 242374
collaboration.
PACT has been adopted by shelters and rescues across the United States, and it is also being considered in Australia.The AAWA recognizes that for PACT to truly be successful in a community, the tenets must also be embraced byveterinarians, law enforcement, community members, and policymakers.
L’Heureux says, “By making this public commitment, Woods hopes to help spread the word about PACT and to encourage the SLO County community to join us in this important movement.”
To read more about PACT, visit WoodsHumaneSociety.org/PACT
Woods Humane Society is located at 875 Oklahoma Ave., San Luis Obispo and at 2300 Ramona Rd., 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.
SLO Railroad Museum’s photo contest deadline is Sept. 15
The San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum is running its third annual Photo Contest. They are looking for railroad-related photos from the Central Coast area that would inspire interest in the railroading activities of the area, both historical and current, and encourage visitation to the museum to explore more.
Photos are being accepted now and must be submitted by Sept. 15. Winning photos will be displayed at the museum for one year, starting the weekend of the Central Coast Railroad Festival (CCRRF.com), which runs from Oct. 4-6.
The first-place winner receives $100, second place $50, and third place receives a one-year museum membership for free. There may be honorable mentions without a cash prize or award. Details are available at SLORRM.com/2024-Photo-Contest.html
Sewage spill into street and storm drain in Pismo Beach City of Pismo Beach Utilities reported a main line behind a residence broke and released sewage
onto the street and into a storm drain. Approximately 120 gallons of sewage was spilled onto the street and into a storm drain that leads to the Pacific Ocean. The City of Pismo Beach Utilities personnel are working on repairs and cleanup.
An ocean water sample was collected at the nearest beach access point at South Beachcomber Drive, Pismo Beach. San Luis Obispo Environmental Health Services Division advises that beach goers should avoid contacting the ocean water near this outlet until sample results indicate acceptable levels of bacteria.
For more information about beach water quality, please visit the Public Health Department Beach Water Quality website at SurfSafeSLO.org or call the Ocean Water Monitoring Program Telephone Hotline at (805) 788-3411.
New cannabis microbusiness licenses now available
The Auditor-Controller-Treasurer-Tax Collector (ACTTC) is pleased to announce the availability of cannabis microbusiness licenses for businesses operating within the unincorporated areas of the county.
This new licensing option allows eligible businesses to combine multiple cannabis activities (at least three activity types) — such as cultivation, manufacturing, distribution, and retail — under a single license, streamlining operations and regulatory compliance.
• Eligibility: To qualify for a county cannabis microbusiness license, businesses must first hold a valid microbusiness license issued by the State of California.
• Activities Covered: A microbusiness license permits the combination of at least three of the following activities: cultivation (less than 10,000 square feet), manufacturing, distribution, and retail sales.
Application Process:
• State License: Secure a microbusiness license from the California Department of Cannabis Control
Local Approval: Obtain land use authorization from the
16:19 — Ian Michael Metzler, of Paso
JULY 17, 2024
00:17 — Jesus Guadalupe Chavarria, of Paso Robles was taken into custody on the 2800 Block of Riverside Ave. for BENCH WARRANT [978.5PC], Case no. 242375 17:19 — Benjamin Jonathan McNew, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the 1300 Block of Crescent Oaks Way for BATTERY [242PC], Case no. 242378 23:48 — Marisela Mariah Audelia Flores, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the 100 Block of Niblick Rd. for POSSESSION OF UNLAWFUL PARAPHERNALIA [11364(A)H&S], WILLFULLY TO VIOLATE A WRITTEN PROMISE TO APPEAR IN COURT [853.7PC], Case no. 242383
JULY 18, 2024
02:28 — Gail Marie Dicus, of Paso
Robles was taken into custody on the 100 Block of Spring St. for WILLFULLY TO VIOLATE A WRITTEN PROMISE TO APPEAR IN COURT [853.7PC], Case no. 242384
04:26 — Michael Gray Johnson, of Atascadero was on view arrest on the corner of 36th and Park Streets for WILLFULLY RESISTS,DELAYS,OBSTRUCTS…[148(A)(1)PC], WILLFULLY TO VIOLATE A WRITTEN PROMISE TO APPEAR IN COURT [853.7PC], Case no. 242385
13:28 — Frank Luis Reyes, of Paso
Robles was on view arrest on the 1600 Block of Spring St. for DISORDERLY CONDUCT/PUBLIC INTOXICATION [647(F)PC], Case no. 242391
Robles was on view arrest on the corner of 18th and Oak Street for DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL [23152(A)VC], DUI ALCOHOL/0.08 PERCENT [23152(B)VC], Case no. 242400
JULY 19, 2024
03:57 — Isaias Eliseo Sanchez, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the 3400 Block of Oak St. for DOMESTIC BATTERY [243(E)(1)PC], Case no. 242405
00:56 — Matthew Ryan Ingwerson, of Paso Robles was on view arrest at Carl’s Jr. for OUTSIDE WARRANT-MISDEMEANOR [O/W-M], Case no. 242404
01:28 — Jason Boa Spencer, of San Luis Obispo was on view arrest on the 2700 Block of Black Oak Dr. for POSSESS NARCOTIC CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE [11350(A)H&S], OUTSIDE WARRANT-MISDEMEANOR [O/W-M], Case no. 242404
12:37 — Elmer Abisai Guerrero, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the 1200 Block of Ysabel St. for BENCH
WARRANT [978.5PC], POSSESS A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE WITH THE INTENT TO SELL [11351HS], Case no. 242408
12:39 — Nicole Cherylyn Clark, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the 1200 Block of Ysabel St. for DRIVING OR TAKING A VEHICLE WITHOUT A PERSON’S PERMISSION [10851(A)VC], POSSESSION OF UNLAWFUL PARAPHERNALIA [11364(A)H&S], Case no. 242408
County Planning and Building Department
County Application: Complete the County Cannabis Business License application through the Sheriff’s Office.
Businesses that currently hold multiple licenses (three or more) may be eligible to convert their licenses to a microbusiness license. For more information on this process, please contact the Tax Collector’s office
Parking lot repairs adjacent to the Cayucos Veteran’s Hall
The County of San Luis Obispo will perform repair work within the parking lot off of Ocean Front Avenue in Cayucos starting on Wednesday, July 10. These repairs will require closure of the parking lot.
The Cayucos Vet’s Hall parking lot will be closed to the public from 7 a.m. on July 10, through approximately 5 p.m. on July 12. Please refer to the attached map for location.
This phase of work is expected to take two (2) days to complete. The travelling public will need to make alternate parking arrangements during the closure. A second phase of work will occur later this year and an additional news release will be issued at that time.
Tatum Asphalt from Nipomo will be performing the work under contract with the County of San Luis Obispo Public Works Department.
City of Morro Bay is accepting applications for various advisory body positions
The City of Morro Bay is seeking volunteers for the Citizens Finance Advisory Committee (CFAC) and the Citizens Transportation Advisory Committee (CTAC). Application and eligibility information is available on the City Clerk’s webpage. The application deadline to apply is Friday, August 30 by 5 p.m. Completed applications can be emailed, mailed or returned at the drop box located at City Hall.
Learn more by visiting morrobayca.gov/268/BoardsCommittees-Commissions
JULY 20, 2024
00:16 — Iysley Anthony Mason, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the corner of 24th and Spring Streets for DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL [23152(A)VC], DUI ALCOHOL/0.08 PERCENT [23152(B)VC], Case no. 242416
03:40 — Alexander Mercadosaavedra, of Cambria was on view arrest on the corner of Niblick and Rambouillet Roads for DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL [23152(A)VC], DUI ALCOHOL/0.08 PERCENT [23152(B)VC], Case no. 242418
22:55 — Jeffrey Nicolas Monteiro, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the corner of 24th St. and Black Oak Dr. For DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL [23152(A)VC], DUI ALCOHOL/0.08 PERCENT [23152(B)VC], Case no. 242430
22:43 — Alexander Jovani Tabard, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the corner of Riverside and Gregory Avenues for DISORDERLY CONDUCT/ PUBLIC INTOXICATION [647(F)PC], Case no. 242429
23:48 — Nathaniel Gutierrez, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the corner of 21st St. and Riverside Ave. for DISTURBING THE PEACE WITH FIGHTING [415(1)PC], Case no. 242431
23:48 — Juan Jimenezvaldovinos, of Paso Robles
2024 California Mid-State Fair: First Week
Honoring the collective dream of Tin City
Lifetime Achievement Award presented posthumously to Mike English for creation of Tin City
By CAMILLE DEVAUL
PASO ROBLES — On Friday, July 19, the San Luis Obispo County Wine Community honored those who have impacted the industry. One of those awards was posthumous — the Lifetime Achievement Award to Mike English who passed away earlier this year.
Presented by the Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance (PRWCA), the award recognizes English for his creation of Tin City — an industry-disrupting dream that has become a beloved oasis for the community.
PRWCA Executive Director Joel Peterson told Paso Robles Press/Atascadero News , “Tin City is special. Individually, it is a series of unique spaces for makers to craft, build, market, and sell products that were once just a dream. Collectively, it is so much more than that — an area for guests to discover, experience, and immerse themselves in a fun little pocket of Paso Robles Wine Country that houses some of the most talented winemakers around. Mike English’s hard work is evident, and we wouldn’t have Tin City without his vision and drive to build it. He will be missed.”
Those who knew English, knew him to be a dreamer, an encourager, and innovative.
“They call him a friend. They call him a mentor. They call him a teacher,” his daughter Brooke English told Paso Robles Press/ Atascadero News.
Originally from Southern California, he joined the U.S. Army and fought in Vietnam before moving to the Central Coast to attend Cal Poly for ornamental horticulture and was one of the first students in the landscape architecture program. From there, he began his own landscaping business which evolved into a swimming pool business.
English’s creative and innovative mind would lead him to building some of the county’s most well-known pools like the one at Madonna Inn, Dolphin Bay Resort, olympic size pools at Kennedy Fitness — and that’s just a few. He would soon be known for his custom rock work that would be incorporated within a pool environment and featured in many parks and and establishments residentially and commercially throughout the county.
His custom rock work gave rise to “Sport Rock” a pioneering business that introduced the first mobile rock climbing wall called the
Rolling Stone and brought natural looking climbing walls to national prominence.
Tin City origins began in early 1997 when a treasured log cabin Mike had built was destroyed in a mudslide, sparking his vision and providing the seed money to purchase land in North County. Later that year, he began construction on the first phase of what would later become Tin City. By 2000 he had completed his office and several buildings.
“With the evolution of the wine industry in the area and the growth and innovation that was starting at that time. And he had come up with the idea back then to kinda create one building that housed four different winemakers so that they could all sell their wine within one building,” explained Brooke of the inception of Tin City.
He then reimagined this concept, and dedicated an entire building exclusively to wine production and tasting. That was when Andrew Jones came into the picture as one of Tin City’s first unofficial winemaker tenants.
“Kind of organically over time being in Paso Robles and just the evolution of the wine industry in the area and the growth and innovation that was starting at that time. He, alongside that, had started building some additional buildings. And he had come up with the idea back then to kinda create one building that housed four different winemakers so that they could all sell their wine within one building,” explained Brooke of the inception of Tin City.
That was when Andrew Jones came into the picture as one of Tin City’s first unofficial winemaker tenants.
Sponsored by Souza Construction, program offers $20 gift cards for every $100 spent during construction
ATASCADERO — The Atascadero Chamber of Commerce is launching its Shop Downtown Construction Gift Card program, sponsored by Souza Construction. This initiative aims to support downtown businesses amid Atascadero construction activities.
Starting July 22, residents and visitors can participate in this program by shopping at participating merchants in downtown Atascadero. For every $100 spent, customers will receive a $20 gift card that can be used at any of
Brooke adds, “They had a conversation together about how they could bring a winery into Tin City, which [was] a pretty unheard of concept of at that time for a winery to be in an industrial zone.”
Tenants of English all say the same thing: He was more than a landlord, he was their biggest cheerleader.
“He always encouraged you to go for it ... he was never the bad cop in the situation. He was always good,” Jones said. “He always encouraged you to do the new thing, try the new stuff ... Because that’s the way he rolled himself.”
Jones and English seemed to hit it off immediately with each other and would frequently be found bouncing ideas off each other in the parking lot.
Jones added “He was so proud of all of the people in Tin City and that we were on board, taking this whole thing that he thought might be a fun idea and be a cool thing and that we embraced it.”
Brian Terrizzi also came to Tin City in the early days with his wine brand Giornata. English was one of Terrizzi’s biggest champions when he made the bold move to begin Etto and then the Etto Pasta Bar.
“We wanted to make Mike proud and make Tin City. Help him create his vision because he wanted to make something great,” said Terrizzi. “And I’m sure you go back there and there’s weekends where there’s hundreds and hundreds of people and everyone is so happy, and there’s kids, and there’s dogs, and there’s music, and everyone’s welcome. It’s just a great place.”
As Brooke said, Tin City organically evolved as English got to know more and more people in the wine industry. He provided a place where small wineries could find a home and flourish in a unique, supportive community environment. He then welcomed Barrel House Brewing Company, Negranti Creamery, and more within his oasis.
“There’s just this attraction that started to happen with my dad starting to connect with other winemakers and talented entreprneurs who are also really innovative ... my dad would collaborate with the different tenants of Tin City on their ideas and what kind of building they needed that allows them to do their best work, take this big leap, build out their dream,” said Brooke.
English was known for his infectious energy and ability to take big dreams and make them happen. Taking risks fearlessly is something Brooke said she proudly inherited from her father. Her father’s big dreams and collaborative spirit transpired into his tenants who continue to work together as a community.
Terrizzi compares English to Walt Disney — he created a legacy of dreamers and innovators. His creative mind knew no bounds.
“Tin City is a remarkable showcase of entrepreneurship and a culmination of dreams coming true,” says Brooke. “All of the business owners within Tin City have a special connection with my dad who helped pave the way for them to dream big and take creative risks while he gave his genuine support along the way. His legacy lives on through the encouragement and inspiration he’s given this community.”
the qualifying businesses.
“Atascadero is a vibrant community, and we understand the challenges that downtown construction can present to our businesses,” said Josh Cross, president of the Atascadero Chamber of Commerce. “The Shop Downtown Construction Gift Card program not only incentivizes continued patronage of our local merchants but also highlights the unity of our community.”
Souza Construction, a prominent supporter of this local initiative, has sponsored the program.
“We are thrilled to partner with the Atascadero Chamber of Commerce to launch this program,” said John Souza, CEO of Souza Construction. “Supporting local businesses is crucial, especially during infrastructure enhancements. This initiative will help ensure our downtown merchants
thrive during construction.”
To participate, shoppers can visit any qualifying merchants in the downtown area, collect receipts totaling $100 or more, and present them at the Atascadero Chamber of Commerce office to receive their $20 gift card.
Visit downtownatascadero.org to learn more about shopping downtown Atascadero. For more information about the Shop Local Downtown Construction Gift Card program, contact the Atascadero Chamber of Commerce at (805) 466-2044 or visit atascaderochamber.org.
Mike English is shown in Yosemite in this undated photo. Photo provided by Brooke English
(From left) Paso Robles City Mayor John Hamon, Brooke English, City Councilmember Shannon Roden, and Diane Zannotti for Representative Jimmy Panetta following the Wine Industry Awards at the California Mid-State Fair on July 19. Photo by Brittany App
Talent event supports the Atascadero Printery Foundation STAFF REPORT ‘North County Has Talent’: Showcase your skills and support a great cause
ATASCADERO — The Atascadero Printery Foundation has announced “North County Has Talent,” an evening of entertainment at the Printery Outdoor Stage. This event promises to be a night
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filled with incredible talent, delicious food, and community spirit, all in support of the Atascadero Printery Foundation.
Local talent of all ages is invited to participate and showcase their skills, whether it’s singing, dancing, comedy, or any unique talent. Cash prizes are up for grabs with $400 for first place and $200 for second place in the adult category. For participants aged 15 and below, the first-place winner will receive $200 and the second-place winner will get $100. The entry fee for talents is $25, and those interested can register by emailing Brenda at dbmjmay@aol.com or visiting online atascaderoprintery.org.
The event will take place on Friday, Aug.
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P.O. Box 3120, Atascadero, CA 93423 (805)712-6356 atascaderogreyhound foundation.org
9. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., with the show kicking off at 6:30 p.m. General admission tickets are available for $10 at the door or online at atascaderoprintery.org. For the younger audience and participants under 15, there is no entry fee required. In addition to the talent show, guests can purchase mouthwatering food provided by Trattoria di Luca, featuring their famous smash burgers and Italian BBQ.
Event Details:
• Date: Friday, Aug. 9
• Time: Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Show starts at 6:30 p.m.
Location: 6351 Olmeda Ave., Atascadero
Tickets: $10 at the door or online at
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• Food: Available from Trattoria di Luca
Join them for an evening of fun, talent, and community spirit, all while supporting the restoration and preservation efforts of the Atascadero Printery Foundation. For more information, visit atascaderoprintery.org
About the Atascadero Printery Foundation: The Atascadero Printery Foundation is dedicated to preserving and restoring the historic Atascadero Printery building. Through community events and fundraising efforts, the foundation aims to create a vibrant cultural and community hub in Atascadero.
About: The Atascadero Greyhound Foundation has been serving the Atascadero community for more than 20 years, gradually adding more events that serve its mission. We have grown, and continue to give because of the generous donors, sponsors and participants of our events. Our events are a benefit to the community in healthy activity — either athletically, musically, educationally, or in the fight against addiction. Donations: Our support comes from generous donors and sponsors. To make a difference, visit: lighthouseatascadero.org
ALF Food Pantry
OUR MISSION: ALF Food Pantry is dedicated to providing nutritious groceries to the food-insecure residents of the communities we serve. ALF Food Pantry (formerly known as Atascadero Loaves and Fishes) is celebrating 40 years of service to our community, providing groceries to families and individuals. The Atascadero Chamber of Commerce honored ALF as the 2024 Community Organization of the Year. With an all-volunteer workforce, we distributed nearly 600,000 pounds of food in 2023, the equivalent of 360,000 meals. We provide quality fresh and shelf-stable ingredients to food-insecure people in Atascadero, Templeton, Santa Margarita, Creston, and California Valley. Clients have increased by 20% each year since 2020 and food costs are dramatically higher.
Donations: We need your help to allow us to continue our vital work. Donate today using our QR code or mail a check to ALF Food Pantry, 5411 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422.
United Way of San Luis Obispo County
EDUCATION. INCOME. COMMUNITY.
CONTACT INFO (805) 541-1234 unitedwayslo.org
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Offices in Atascadero, Paso Robles & SLO treeoflifepsc.com (805) 543-6000
CONTACT INFO 1000 Spring Street Paso Robles, CA 93446 (805) 237-3870 prcity.com
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Operation Surf 80 San Francisco St. Avila Beach, CA (805) 544-7873 info@operationsurf.org operationsurf.org
United Way of San Luis Obispo County’s programs deliver the education and resources that can help families succeed, in the present and for the next generation. Our work is centered on three impact areas that give people the best start for a successful life: Early Childhood Education, Family Financial Stability and Community Strengthening. Please join us! Together we can do our part to make a stronger community in SLO County that benefits us all.
DONATE: Invest in lasting change through a charitable donation at unitedwayslo.org/donate
VOLUNTEER: Find a volunteer opportunity that fits you at unitedwayslo.org/volunteer
TREE OF LIFE Pregnancy Care Center
WOMEN. HEALTH. LIFE
Tree of Life has been helping women and families in our community for over 39 years. All services are FREE and confidential. Women facing pregnancy decisions can find compassion, hope, positive options, and practical help from our friendly and knowledgeable staff. Our goal is to provide resources to assist a woman in choosing life for her baby and then to parent or place for adoption. We also offer compassionate help for women struggling with the mental and emotional effects of a previous abortion. Donations: We’re grateful that all of our support comes from generous individuals here in our community.
Friends of the Paso Robles Library
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Support the Library through a Friends of the Library membership, starting as low as $10/year. The Friends of the Library appreciates donations, which are either added to the Library’s collection or used to generate considerable funds toward the purchase of new books, library materials, programs, services, etc. Support the Library in a 100% volunteer-run retail environment. We are seeking volunteers to assist with Gift Shop sales, book donation sorting, and to provide book sale support.
Due to limited storage space and staff, we are only able to accept two boxes or two bags of materials per household per day. Cash donations always welcome!
BOARD MEETINGS:
Call (805) 237-3870 for information
Operation Surf
MISSION
Our mission is to channel the healing powers of the ocean to restore hope, renew purpose, and revitalize community. Operation Surf’s curriculum-based programs aim to inspire injured military and veterans to seek wellness in all aspects of their lives while providing the necessary resources, tools, and peer-to-peer support to continue this mindset indefinitely. By staying true to our core values of care, inclusion, commitment, integrity, and communication, we change participants’ lives – one wave at a time.
Local Veteran Opportunities: OS3- Three Month Surf Program Application is Open! Apply via the website www.operationsurf.org OS3 is a three-month, locally-focused program that provides veterans with an opportunity to bond through surfing, keep each other motivated, and move forward in life with a new perspective. Focused on four key pillars of mentorship, unity, family, and the peace of surfing, Operation Surf inspires to make lasting change in the lives of our community.
Redwings Horse Sanctuary
For information about making donations, adoptions, etc, visit redwingshorsesanctuary.com. For upcoming events, visit facebook.com/pg/redwingshorses/events
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
CONTACT INFO 6875 Union Road Paso Robles, CA 93446 (805) 237-3751 redwingshorse sanctuary.org
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.
Atascadero Elks Lodge
CONTACT INFO 1516 El Camino Real, Atascadero, Ca 93422 805-466-3557 www.elks2733.org
ATASCADERO LODGE NO. 2733 Since 1987, the Atascadero Elks have contributed over $1,000,000 to local community-based programs, non-profits, youth groups, local sports teams, programs for handicapped and needy children, patriotic programs, veterans’ programs and many, many community activities. Our mission as Elks is to inculcate the principles of Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love and Fidelity; to recognize our belief in God; to promote the welfare of our community; to quicken the spirit of American patriotism; and to cultivate good fellowship. We have a full calendar of events and activities for our members. To learn more or to join us please contact us at (805)466-3557, visit the Lodge at 1516 El Camino Real, follow-us on Facebook or visit our website at: elks2733.org.
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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 PERSON(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
TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 07/19/2024
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 07/19/2029 PUB: 7/18, 7/25, 8/1, 8/8/2024 LEGAL CM 422
PUBLIC NOTICE
TSG No.: 8790241 TS No.: CA2400290083 APN: 059-061-004 Property Address: 9525 CARMEL RD ATASCADERO, CA 93422 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 08/02/2023. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 08/06/2024 at 11:00 A.M., First American Title Insurance Company, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 08/08/2023, as Instrument No. 2023023252, in book , page , , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of SAN LUIS OBISPO County, State of California. Executed by: KENNETH J. MINNIS, AN UNMARRIED MAN AND JAMES K. MINNIS AND CAROLYNNE I. MINNIS, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/ CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) In the breezeway adjacent to the County General Services Building located at 1087 Santa Rosa St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93408 All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 059-061-004
The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 9525 CARMEL RD, ATASCADERO, CA 93422 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, 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, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $ 627,210.47. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust has deposited all documents evidencing the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust and has declared all sums secured thereby immediately due and payable, and has caused a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be executed. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located.
NOTICE TO POTENTIAL
BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 1-866-539-4173 or visit this internet website https://www.hudsonandmarshall.com, using the file number assigned to this case CA2400290083 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 infor-
mation 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 if conducted after January 1, 2021, 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 1-866-539-4173, or visit this internet website https://www.hudsonandmarshall.com, using the file number assigned to this case CA2400290083 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, by remitting the funds and affidavit described in Section 2924m(c) of the Civil Code, 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. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Date: First American Title Insurance Company 4795 Regent Blvd, Mail Code 1011F Irving, TX 75063 FOR TRUSTEES SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 1-866539-4173NPP0462315
To: ATASCADERO NEWS
07/11/2024, 07/18/2024, 07/25/2024 LEGAL CM 387
PUBLIC NOTICE
T.S. No. 122135-CA APN: 025-012-033 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 11/11/2005. 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 On 8/20/2024 at 11:00 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed
trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 11/17/2005 as Instrument No. 2005096642 the subject Deed of Trust was modified by Loan Modification recorded on 11/09/2022 as Instrument 2022044364 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of San Luis Obispo County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: JOCELYN JACKSON AND ROBERT W. JACKSON, WIFE AND HUSBAND AS JOINT TENANTS WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE; In the breezeway adjacent to the County General Services Building located at 1087 Santa Rosa St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93408 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST
The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1639 KLECK ROAD, 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 held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $910,991.91 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned or its predecessor caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL
BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should
understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (855) 313-3319 or visit this Internet website www.clearreconcorp. com, using the file number assigned to this case 122135-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: Effective January 1, 2021, you may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (855) 3133319, or visit this internet website www.clearreconcorp.com, using the file number assigned to this case 122135-CA to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you
must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase.
FOR SALES INFORMATION: 1-866-539-4173 CLEAR RECON CORP 3333 Camino Del Rio South, Suite 225 San Diego, California 92108
LEGAL CM 392
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: CYNTHIA BERNARDINO SARTIN AKA CYNTHIA BERNARDINE SARTIN AKA CYNDIE B. SARTIN CASE NO. 24PR-0231
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of CYNTHIA BERNARDINO SARTIN AKA CYNTHIA BERNARDINE SARTIN AKA CYNDIE B. SARTIN. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by PATRICIA VEGAS MORGAN in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN LUIS OBISPO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that PATRICIA VEGAS MORGAN be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The WILL and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.
THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.
A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 08/20/24 at 9:01AM in Dept. 4 located at 1050 MONTEREY STREET, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93401
Your hearing will be in person or via zoom. (Probate) MEETING ID: 160 407 5307 PASSWORD: 79513
You may also access the Zoom information from the court website at https://www.slo.courts. ca.gov
IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court
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ATASCADERO GOSPEL CHAPEL
8205 Curbaril Ave. (corner of Curbaril & Atascadero Ave.): Sunday service at 10:30 a.m. Ted Mort, Pastor. (805) 466-0175. atascaderogospelchapel.org
Awakening Ways Center for Spiritual Living
A New Thought Spiritual Community. Living the Consciously Awakened Life. Rev. Elizabeth Rowley Hogue Sunday 10:00am at the Pavilion 9315 Pismo Way, Atascadero (805) 391-4465. awakeningways.org
St. William’s Catholic Church 6410 Santa Lucia Road, Atascadero, CA (805) 466-0849 www. stwilliams.org Weekday Masses : 10:30 AM Saturday Vigil Mass: 4:30 PM Sunday Masses: 8:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM Spanish FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH
9925 Morro Road, Atascadero; "The Church on the Hill"; An independent church committed to the teaching of God's Word.; Praise and Prayer–10 a.m.; Morning Worship–11 a.m.; Evening Worship–6 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer–6:30 p.m.; Nursery care and children's classes provided.; Pastor Jorge Guerrero; (805) 461-9197.
HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH ELCA
A place of hope! Join us for in-person worship on Sundays at 9 A.M. Services are also streamed on our YouTube channel, Hope Lutheran Church Atascadero. We offer Sunday School for all ages after worship. Learn more at ourhopelutheran.net. 8005 San Gabriel Road, Atascadero. 805.461.0430. office@ourhopelutheran.org.
LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER-LCMS
4500 El Camino Real, Atascadero; 466-9350; Morning Bible class at 9 a.m. Sunday; Coffee and Sunday Worship with Holy Communion at 10 a.m. Sunday; Thursday morning Bible class 10 a.m. followed by refreshments and fellowship; Developmentally disabled Bible class 1st and 3rd Saturday mornings; redeemeratascadero.org; redeemeratascadero@gmail.com; Pastor Wayne Riddering.
PLYMOUTH CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, UCC
We honor ancient scriptures, responding to God’s contemporary call to be just and kind.; Join us for Worship Sunday, 10 a.m.; Church School Sunday, 10:15 a.m.; Coffee Fellowship 11 a.m.; Men’s Bible Study, Wednesday, 8 a.m.; Women’s Bible Study, Friday, 10 a.m.; Youth Group; 1301 Oak St., Paso Robles; (805) 238-3321.
TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH
940 Creston Road, Paso Robles; has Sunday worship services at 9:30 a.m; For more information, call the church at (805) 238-3702. Ext. 206.
ATASCADERO FOURSQUARE CHURCH–FATHER’S HOUSE
2100 Ramona Road. Sunday service at 10am. Will & Lori Barrow, Pastors; (805) 466-3191; fathershouseafc.com
ABIDE CALVARY ATASCADERO
4500 El Camino Ave (Downstairs, Rear Parking Lot) // info@ abideatascadero.org. Sunday Service at 9am, Children’s Ministry provided for ages 2yrs–6th grade. Pastors Chris Vanoli & Ben Eisenman // Love God, Love Others // Abiding closely with Jesus and teaching others to do the same.
THE REVIVAL CENTER
A division of Alpha Beth Ministries; 3850 Ramada Drive (corner of Ramada and Cow Meadow), Paso Robles; 805-434-5170; Pastor Gabe Abdelaziz; a charismatic non-denominational fellowship; Reaching People, Building Homes; Sundays 10am, Wednesday 7pm; alphabeth@tcsn.net, www.alphabeth.org; Instagram @the_ revival_center
COMMUNITY CHURCH OF ATASCADERO, UCC
5850 Rosario Ave. Service 10 a.m. (in person and on Zoom) Pastor Heather Branton (805) 466-9108 atascaderoucc.org
ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH 820 Creston Road., Paso Robles; (805) 238-2218- Parish Office open Mon-Fri 1 p.m.-5 p.m.; website: www.saintrosechurch.org; Mass times; Daily Mass- 8:30 a.m.; Saturday 8 a.m.; Tues. 7 p.m. Saturday Vigil Mass 5 p.m.; Sunday 8 a.m. & 10 a.m.; Spanish Mass at 1 p.m. & 6 p.m. Father Rodolfo Contreras.
SANTA MARGARITA DE CORTONA CATHOLIC CHURCH
22515 “H” St, Santa Margarita (805)438-5383 Parish Office hours:Wed-Thur 9am-12pm Mass Times: Saturday Vigil Mass:5pm Sunday:10am Wed-Fri 10am Adoration Wed following Mass Confessions: Saturday 4pm and Sunday 9am
Last Wednesday, my husband, John, and I attended the Rotary Club of Atascadero Meeting, where a special “thank you” and a Paul Harris presentation were made to Mark Goforth of Plaza Cleaners and Ysauro Gonzalez of Fashion Cleaners. The two owners of the local cleaners have supported Coats for Kids by cleaning gently used coats, jackets, and sweaters for December distribution to local low-income families in North County. They offer this service at no charge and have done this for years. The number of items they have cleaned registers in the thousands, as do the hours these business owners and their staff donate to the project. Ysauro, unfortunately, was unable to attend but will receive his recognition soon.
The Paul Harris Fellow recognition is the Rotary Foundation’s way of express-
People have been making up their own bucket lists ever since the movie of the same name came out starring Morgan Freeman and Jack Nicholson. You may recall it was about two old geezers who made a list of the things they wanted to do before they “kicked the bucket.” My own bucket list is empty as I’ve already done most of the things people seem to want to do. So what I’ve done is create my own “empty-bucket” list of the top 10 places I wouldn’t want to be caught dead.
# 10 and #9 — I don’t want to go to Mexico (#10) to see a bullfight (#9). First of all, I simply don’t want to go to Mexico for health reasons.
Over 40 years ago, we’d cross the border frequently with a friend at Nogales to eat Mexican food at a restaurant there. It was good food and good fun and we didn’t feel any danger.
Thank-you’s and coleslaw
ing its appreciation for a substantial contribution to its humanitarian programs. It is the highest form of recognition that Rotary International has to present, and is named after Paul Harris who started Rotary International. The presentation was made by Rotarian Loretta Butts.
Congratulations to Ken Weathers, Atascadero Rotary Club Rotarian of the Year, for all his service to the community and to Coats for Kids in 2023.
Rotary of Atascadero and Kiwanis of Atascadero have joined together to produce another Tuesday at the Park Barbecue. This one will take place at Atascadero Lake Park on Aug. 6, from 5 to 7 p.m. I encourage you to get your tickets early, since they may sell out, which they did at the last event. You can purchase tickets from Peek Painting, Atascadero Chamber of Commerce, or from members of Rotary or Kiwanis. For more information contact Rotarian Seth Peek at (805) 470-9577 or Kiwanian Albert Almodova at (805) 423-3465.
Tickets are $15 and include chicken or tri-tip, salad, bread,
Do the same thing now, and you’ll end up in a Mexican jail or morgue. Also, it’s a good bet your car or truck will be impounded and the next time you go to Mexico you might see you’re vehicle being used as a cop car as they get second pick, right after the drug dealers.
As for watching a bullfight ... I can’t think of a more gory display of man’s violent tendencies than watching a bull killed slowly and ruthlessly for no good reason. I like cattle way too much to take pleasure in watching them experience such an atrocious death.
#8 — I definitely don’t want to be incarcerated in a rest home when I become totally worthless to society. Instead, I’d rather commit a felony and go to prison for life. Going to prison will save five grand a month, the food is usually better, you have a better chance of getting your own private room, and you get better medical care for free with your own concierge doctor.
#7 — Another place high on my empty-bucket list of places I’d least like to go to is the hospital. As if it isn’t
beans and a drink. Desserts will be available for purchase. The recipe for this week is a wonderful coleslaw, made with white and red cabbage, red bell peppers carrots, celery, and scallions, held together with a delicious dressing. Great for potlucks!
Vegetable Coleslaw
Ingredients:
1/2 small head white cabbage (about 1 pound)
• 1/2 small head red cabbage (about 1 pound)
• 5 carrots, grated
• 1 large stalk celery, thinly sliced 1/2 red bell pepper, julienned 2 scallions, sliced, (use all parts)
• 2 cups mayonnaise (I use Best Foods)
• 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon celery seeds
1 teaspoon celery salt (if available)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Directions:
Fit food processor with thickest slicing blade. Cut
painful enough to be cut open from stem to stern, the medical masochists then put you in a room for a week with three other occupants: a Valley girl who is often visited by a gang of giggling girlfriends, a middle age woman who insists on taking command of the TV remote control, and an old guy who snores so loud he sounds like a cheap chainsaw.
#6 — High on my list of things I DON’T want to do is attend a family reunion where I get stuck reminiscing about the good old days with the in-laws of my second cousin, who I’ve never met before.
# 5 — I hope I never add to my motel stationery collection by spending one more night in a hotel or motel. I lived out of a suitcase for 40 years, acquiring motel and hotel “points,” but that’s not all I acquired. I also got a bad back from sleeping in bad beds and a fear of bed bugs.
#4 — If I lived in “tornado alley” in Oklahoma, I’d migrate to California too like depression-era okies did because all the prunies have is earthquakes. I tried to outrun a tornado in Oklahoma once and if I had
cabbage in small wedges and place horizontally into feed tube Process in batches. Fit food processor with grating blade. Cut carrots in half and place in the feed tube so they are lying on their sides. Process in batches and mix in a bowl with the grated cabbages. Add sliced celery, julienned bell pepper, and sliced scallions. In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, mustard, sugar, vinegar, celery seeds, celery salt, kosher salt and pepper. Pour enough of the dressing over the vegetables to moisten. Serve cold or at room temperature.
Note: If you plan to prepare the vegetables ahead of time, without the dressing, don’t mix the red cabbage in yet since it will turn the other cabbage pink! Wrap vegetables in plastic and store in the refrigerator. To make a hearty individual salad, serve with strips of grilled chicken on top, along with a buttered roll. Hope you are enjoying the Fair. Cheers!
Barbie Butz is an independent columnist for The Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press; you can email her at bbutz1@ outlook.com
A blessed and beautiful community My empty-bucket list
IBe included in the Atascadero News & Paso Robles Press Worship Directory for an entire year at $175
n 2 Chronicles 7:14, the Lord says, “If My people, which are called by My name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.”
We are blessed to reside in a fantastic place in the midst of a catastrophic world. Things are moving and shaking to awaken us to the goodness of God. We are being called to respond to the Name and the authority of God. We are being called to humility and to let go of
our arrogance. We have been called to prayer, repentance, and to acknowledge our human wickedness. The result is our forgiveness and our nation and society being healed.
I am fortunate to have traveled around the world. I have experienced the life and lifestyle of many countries but am honored to be called an American. Though my ethnicity may be classified as black, I am not an Afro-American. I am an American, born and bred. I was born and raised in Buffalo, New York and my parents and grandparents were born in America. Unfortunately, I did not serve in the U.S. Military, but have served for 53 years in the spiritual military. My wife of 51 years and I pitched our tent here in Paso Robles some 30 years ago. We love Paso Robles and the people of Paso
Robles. As a local clergyman, I find myself as one of the seers, watchers, and protectors of our community. I attempt to stand guard over the spiritual world of Paso Robles. I often find myself praying and declaring God’s protection over the main entrances. I have stood and blown the Shofar (my trumpet of victory) at the entrances I designate as North (Spring & Niblick); South (Spring & 38th); East (46E & 101); and West (46W & 101). I often overlook and proclaim prosperity at the highpoint on Highway 46W.
We live in a powerfully blessed and beautiful community. It is filled with a plethora of awesome and wise people. It is you, the readers that have made this area a success. I stand and intercede over our blessings. It is my prayer that
to do it on a regular basis I’d either end up in the nuthouse or AA.
#3 — I haven’t been in an airport for five years now and I hope I never will. Enough said. #2 — I’ve never been afraid of an upcoming operation, but I dread a visit to the dentist worse than death itself. I’ve had 13 teeth pulled and replaced with implants, and every time I visit the dentist, I fear a masked man is going to steal all my money, disfigure my face (even worse than it already is), and leave me for dead without any painkillers.
#1 — I guarantee you’ll never hear about me running with the bulls in Pamplona, Spain. I’ve been running from bulls ever since I was 15 and worked on a ranch with a particularly nasty strain of man-eating bovines. If I wanted to be shish-kabobbed and perforated by a bovine I can do that at home without getting on an airplane and staying in high priced hotels.
Lee Pitts is an independent columnist for The Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press; you can email them at leepitts@ leepittsbooks.com.
our grapes will flourish, that our reservoirs would overflow, and peace would come to our neighborhoods. I drive through Paso Robles, Templeton, and Atascadero and declare blessings and prosperity over your homes and businesses. I also believe it is very important for you to find a good church home, and I plead with you to do so. My heart and passion are for you and your family to be blessed. My prayer is that we can truly interact with our neighbors as we love one another. Don’t be afraid to open your heart and extend a hand of friendship. And above all, let us take 2 Chronicles 7:14 to heart. Pastor Gabe Abdelaziz is an independent columnist for The Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press; you can email him at alphabeth@tcsn.net
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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-thefarm/#u-pick.
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SATURDAYS IN THE PARK SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
Atascadero Lake Park, 9305 Pismo Ave
6:30–8:30 pm
Enjoy the Sounds of Summer on a chair or blanket, listening to live music by the lake.
July 6: The Rockin’ Bs Band (Rock, Country & More); July 20: Garden Party (Classic Soft Rock); July 27: Erin & the Earthquakes (Dance Rock, Funk & Soul).
JULY 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 25
CONCERTS IN THE PARK
Downtown Paso Robles
6–8 pm
Listen to live music in the Park under the trees.
JULY 17-28
CALIFORNIA MID-STATE FAIR
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
C10 SLOW DOWN TRUCK SHOW
Avila Beach Golf Resort
The 4th Annual C10 SLO Down Truck Show is a showcase of the wide variety of styles and techniques used in restoring and keeping Classic GM trucks on the road. This family-friendly show is the fastest
growing automobile event on the West Coast. Trucks will be displayed on the fairways of the Avila Beach Golf Resort just steps from the beach. For more information c10slodown.com
AUGUST EVENTS
AUGUST 1, 8, 15, & 22
CONCERTS IN THE PARK
6-8pm
Enjoy live music in the Downtown Paso Robles’ City Park.
AUGUST 3 & 4
SAN MIGUEL CITY WIDE
YARD SALE
Entire City of San Miguel
7:30-11:30am
Join us for the City-Wide Yard Sale! Discover great deals, hidden treasures, and unique finds.
AUGUST 3, 10, & 31
SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
Atascadero Lake Park, 9305
Pismo Ave.
6:30-8:30pm
Bring a blanket or chair while listening to live music on a summer evening. Aug. 3 - Josh Rosenblum Band, August 10Stellar, and August 31 - The JD Project.
AUGUST 3
WILD ABOUT ART
Charles Paddock Zoo
10am-3pm
Everyone will have an opportunity to watch as the Zoo’s animal residents create their own, unique and artistic pieces. Zoo visitors will also be able to create lots of fun arts and crafts
too, with plenty of opportunities for children to color, paint, and much more.
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.
AUGUST 6
SUMMER READING PROGRAM PARTY
Templeton Library 1173 S. Main Street, Templeton 10am
All Olympic Reader participants will receive medals, books and prizes. The Grand prize drawing winner has a choice between a 1 year Family Pass to the Charles Paddock Zoo, donated by the Friends of the Charles Paddock Zoo, or a new red mountain bike donated by Janice & Steve Tollefson. A generous anonymous donor has given art kits, LEGO kits and prizes to reward the hours spent reading or being read to.
AUGUST 6 & 13
TUESDAYS IN THE PARK Atascadero Lake Park 7pm
Tuesdays in the Park free one hour concerts by the Atascadero Community Band. Kiwanis BBQ at 5pm on August 6 before the concert.
AUGUST 7, 14, & 21
CONCERTS IN THE PARK Templeton Park 6-8pm
Free live music event with food and drinks to purchase. Dogs are not allowed.
AUGUST 10 & 24
SUMMER MOVIES IN THE PARK Colony Park, 5599 Traffic Way, Atascadero 8-10pm
Have an outdoor evening of family fun and activities before the movie. August 10 - Wonka - and August 24 - Kung Fu Panda 4.
AUGUST 16-17
CRUISIN’ WEEKEND Downtown Atascadero
The weekend kicks of with the 31st Annual Hot El Camino Cruise Nite on Aug. 16 at 6:30pm, and continues with the 33rd Annual mid State Cruisers Car Show from 10am-3pm on August 17 at Atascadero Lake Park, followed by 8th Annual Dancing in the Streets Downtown from 5-10pm. For more information, visit visitatascadero.com/events/index. php?id=581.
AUGUST 20
SECOND ANNUAL ENSEMBLES CONCERT Atascadero Lake Park
7pm
Second annual Ensembles Concert — small groups from the Atascadero Community Band will musically entertain
you for an hour! Free, as always.
AUGUST 24
6TH ANNUAL CENTRAL COAST CIDER FESTIVAL Pavillion on the Lake and Atascadero Lake Park 4-8pm
Enjoy and evening of cider education and tasting with the Central Coast Cider Association. 21 years and older.
KIDS TRADING DAY
FLEA MARKET & COMIC BOOK EXPO City Park, Downtown Paso Robles 9am-3pm Buy, sell, and trade items at this fun event. For information, visit pasoroblesdowntown.org.
11TH ANNUAL MAC AND CHEESE FEST
Avila Beach
Over 2,000 attendees expected! Enjoy Mac & Cheese from over 25 of the most talented chefs, restaurants and caterers on the Central Coast and beyond! Don’t forget to vote for your favorite as they compete for the best mac and cheese! Sample beer, wine, spirits. Live music. 21+. Visit themacandcheesefest.com for details.
AUGUST 25
SAN MIGUEL OLD TIMERS BBQ San Miguel Community Park 12-2pm
Hosted by the San Miguel Lions Club in partnership with the Paso Robles Pioneer Day, this event promises a delightful barbecue experience for all.
James Garner’s Johnny Cash tribute kicks off summer performances at Templeton Performing Arts Center
Local venue promises more exciting shows throughout the summer
TEMPLETON — James Garner’s Tribute to Johnny Cash on July 14 marked the beginning of a lineup of performances at the Templeton Performing Arts Center (Templeton PAC) this summer.
James and his band performed to a packed house of nearly 330 highly engaged audience members as they relived the classics of the Man in Black.
“Our summer lineup could not have had a better start,” said Ryan Flores, manager of the Templeton PAC. “For
many attendees, it was their first time experiencing the incredible venue we are so lucky to have in our backyard. With five more unique performances already scheduled for summer and more on the way for the remainder of the year, the walls of our local theatre will ring with
the sound of cheering audiences. 2024 marks a big milestone for the Templeton PAC.”
Upcoming summer shows are:
July 31, 7 p.m. — Tom’s Elton Tribute: Experience the energy and iconic music of Elton John with Tom
Cridland’s tribute, renowned for its authenticity and attention to detail in recreating Elton’s legendary performances.
• Aug. 2, 4 p.m. — Wonderland: WONDERLAND Immerse yourself in a reimagined youth adaptation of a timeless tale, brought to life by local theatre professionals and Almond Acres Charter Academy.
• Aug. 9, 7:30 p.m. — Dream Like Taylor: Enjoy the enchanting musical journey through Taylor Swift’s iconic eras with Cassie B, capturing the essence of her unforgettable music with energy and excitement.
Sept. 1, 6 p.m. — ZB Savoy’s “Songs of Willie Nelson”: Explore the musical history and timeless melodies of Willie Nelson’s iconic career with ZB Savoy’s heartfelt tribute, celebrating
A-Town Art Hop to host first Downtown Art Walk on Sept. 6
Community event to showcase diverse artistic expressions and support local businesses in Atascadero
ATASCADERO — A-Town Art Hop is hosting its first Downtown Art Walk, set to take place on Friday, Sept. 6, from 6 to 9 p.m. This community event will celebrate various forms of artistic expression, including painting, ceramics, artistic jewelry, sculpture,
music, photography, literature, printmaking, poetry, and embroidery among other forms.
A-Town Art Hop is looking for artists to join the event. They are inviting all artists in and around San Luis Obispo County to participate. Artists are encouraged to submit up to five images of their work for consideration by July 28. Submissions should be sent to atownarthop@gmail.com.
A-Town Art Hop aims to bring together art, culture, and commerce, creating a lively evening that benefits both local businesses and artists. Participating businesses will host artists who will exhibit their work for sale or simply for appreciation, fostering a vibrant
and engaging atmosphere.
The inaugural A-Town Art Hop will coincide with the city’s Fall First Friday, offering a non-alcoholic, family-friendly event that encourages visitors to explore downtown shops and restaurants. This free, all-ages, self-guided walking tour is designed to support local businesses and provide a platform for local artists to showcase their talents.
All Atascadero businesses, galleries, and organizations are invited to join in this exciting event. For more information on how to participate in future art walks, contact atownarthop@gmail.com.
the enduring legacy of a country music legend.
About the Templeton Performing Arts Center:
Completed in 2003, the Templeton Performing Arts Center (PAC) exemplifies Templeton’s values of hard work, generosity, and community spirit. As the cultural heart of North County, the Templeton PAC is a hub for performing arts, education, and entertainment. It features an orchestra pit, dressing rooms, advanced lighting, and sound systems, and a seating capacity of 330, ensuring unobstructed views. It serves as a venue for music, dance, theater, assemblies, lectures, and forums. As the largest indoor performance space in northern San Luis Obispo County, it fosters creativity and talent, reflecting the community’s dreams and efforts.
The Templeton PAC holds over 300 seats and serves as a venue for music, dance, theater, assemblies, lectures, and forums. Photo provided by Templeton PAC
