Paso Robles Press • May 16, 2024

San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Rodeo wraps up with record attendance, concert performance

Sold-out crowd

honors retiring

Undersheriff Jim Voge, after 50 years of law enforcement service

By CAMILLE DEVAUL camille@pasoroblespress.com

PASO ROBLES — The stands were again packed to watch their favorite cowboys and cowgirls compete in the third annual San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Rodeo on Saturday, May 11. Held in the Grandstand Arena at the Paso Robles Event Center, the rodeo was followed by a concert performance by Stone Country Records singer-songwriter Annie Bosko.

The sold-out crowd was an excited one as the rodeo again expanded its activities. New this year was the Fan Zone, with vendors and a mechanical bull, autograph sessions, and expanded variety of food and beverage vendors.

Rodeo events again included the fan favorite of bull riding, which saw PBR National Finals bull rider Aaron Williams ride 8 seconds in the arena, winning the full $6,000 cash prize. Other events held at the rodeo were team roping, barrel racing, steer wrestling, breakaway roping, and team sorting. All competitors had to compete in a qualifying event leading up to the rodeo, except for the bull riders and steer wrestlers.

Rodeo President Commander Chad Nicholson told Paso Robles Press that they saw a big turnout for their qualifiers and over 100 contestants in the finals Saturday night.

“People really like it and I’ve gotten just phenomenal feedback from all, not just attendees of the rodeo to their fans, but from contestants,” said Nicholson. Contestants came from all over the state but SLO County is no stranger to the sport of rodeo and has several athletes who have made the National Rodeo Finals (NFR) several times in numerous events.

OperaSLO steps into contemporary musicals with Disney’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’

The show ran for three packed performances

By CHRISTIANNA MARKS christianna@pasoroblespress.com

SAN LUIS OBISPO

COUNTY — Opera San Luis Obispo returned to the Performing Arts Center San Luis Obispo (PAC SLO) stage with Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast.” The performances played

a run of three shows over Mother’s Day weekend on Saturday, May 11, at 2 and 7 p.m. and Sunday, May 12, at 2 p.m. This is just the second time in the opera company’s 40-year history that they have sold enough tickets to add a third show to their run.

“We had decided on a date. If we had sold [a certain] amount of tickets by that date, which was like a month out, we

would add a show,” stated Stage Director Zach Johnson. “About a month out, we sold maybe 85 percent of our tickets or 90 percent of our tickets for the matinees. It just made sense to add the third show.”

Paso Robles Press was invited to join an audience filled with kids and adults who were excited to see OperaSLO’s take

“We have a lot of very talented rodeo athletes around this area,” added Nicholson.

Rodeo final winners were: Breakaway:

• Madilyn Fisher

• Bryadee Bourdet

• Samantha Hand

#10 Roping: Justin Rhoades / Will Centoni

Team Sorting:

• Ali Bilkey / Marcey Chavez / Cash Filliponi

Sort and Rope:

• Ali Bilkey / John Chavez

PASO ROBLES — An increase for developer fees was up for discussion Tuesday night at the regular Paso Robles Joint Unified School District (PRJUSD) meeting on May 14. PRJUSD was set to hold a public hearing at the meeting to consider input on the Developer Fee Justification Study (DFJS) and the adoption of updated Statutory Mitigation Fees on residential and commercial/industrial development.

Trustee Dorian Baker requested to table the discussion and vote to change the development fee. The current fee is set at $4.

“It is the homeowner who will ultimately be paying these

by the sweet smell of lavender and the crowd of people for the annual Olive and Lavender Festival. Presented by the Paso Robles Main Street Association, the festival is their largest fundraiser of the year.

PASO ROBLES — If you were in downtown Paso Robles on Saturday, May 11, you may have been drawn to City Park

This year’s co-chairs of the festival, Jennifer Tallent and Gina Hambly, both heard great feedback from people who attended the festival on Saturday, including many who travel to Paso Robles every year for it. This is the third annual joint Olive and Lavender Festival but the festival celebrated over 20 years of bringing olive producers to the community and over 15 years of lavender. Each year at the festival, olive and

OperaSLO’s “Beauty and the Beast” on the PAC SLO stage. Photo by Len Wood

Jayme Finley (left) and her daughter Madelyn of Finley

Clay Simons / Jeremy Pinhero

Open Team Roping:

• Cayden

Barrels:

•

Bull Riding:

• Aaron Williams

Steer Wrestling:

• James Banister

• Edgar Machado

• Bear Pascoe

The ethos behind the rodeo has been to create an affordable family-friendly event while also supporting local law enforcement. To stay true to that, the rodeo committee has kept the tickets at $10 for adults and kids remain free to attend the rodeo.

“We’re adamant about producing a

developer fees which I believe create an undue burden especially on first time homebuyer, builders, and renters,” explained Baker. Baker further explained that she felt with declining enrollment within the district, it is not justified to seek an increase. She declared, “I do not support

family event that brings the community together,” Nicholson explains.

“And at the end of the day, we want families to be out there with their kids celebrating law enforcement, the Western way of life, and the sport of rodeo.”

In turn, Nicholson says the rodeo has seen a great amount of commu-

this increase of developer fees at this time.”

Trustee Joel Peterson proposed to hear the information on the developer fee increase but not vote on it for a few more weeks. Adjustments made to development fees is open every two years. The district last updated developer fees on May 14, 2019.

Trustees proceeded to hold the public hearing and discuss

lavender farmers and artisans showcase their handcrafted products such as olive oils, lavender, skincare products, culinary products, and more.

Per tradition, before the festival begins, it is blessed by Father Jason Faganahan. Joined by Paso Robles City Councilmember Chris Bausch, the two blessed olives in the bandstand to commence the festival. The tradition comes from the deep roots olive have in California. Over 200 years ago, Franciscan Padres brought the olive trees to California.

The olive trees became a special part of daily life in the mission communities, not only for the olive meat but also for the oil. This oil was used for

on a Disney classic come to life. Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” has seen three iterations in the past, including the original animated 1991 classic, the 1994 Broadway musical (which continues to tour on and off), and the 2017 live-action film. And what a time was had by everyone in the audience as we all watched a new version unfold before our eyes.

“It’s a little bit of a stretch for an opera company to do [Disney’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’] or for this opera company to do, but I’m glad that I pitched it,” added Johnson, who had the original idea to perform the show. “I’m glad that people were receptive to it, and I think that we found a nice blend of a lot of the opera foundation [mixed] with a 1990 musical.”

nity support; from a great number of sponsors to sellout crowds, the event has seen a lot of positive feedback from contestants and attendees.

“I noticed it the other night during Annie’s [Bosko] concert, watching the amount of families that are there, and they go down on the arena floor,

the development fees without holding a vote.

Assistant Superintendent of Business Services Brad Pawlowski explained that the fees could be used to build additional campuses if needed and even the Georgia Brown Elementary School campus.

With a lot of development happening in Paso Robles, it was noted by the district that the new housing is not bringing in new

the sacraments in the church and for lighting, as well as many other uses in daily life.

Hambly, who is a lavender farmer herself, told Paso Robles Press of the festival, “We added the Main Street Lounge this year — a spot in the center of the park where visitors could sit and enjoy some music, a glass of wine or a cocktail.”

Another addition was downtown businesses additional participation on festival day. Downtown merchants partnered with local olive and lavender growers to incorporate the ingredients into their menus and window displays or offer specials that day to support the festival.

“My absolute favorite thing is getting to see so many friends, customers and new shoppers and take a minute to

The show was a gorgeous feast for the ears and eyes, with top-notch lighting design and beautiful sets. Maestro Brian Asher Alhadeff conducted the OperaSLO Grand Orchestra with a calculated precision that kept things familiar but added a unique and slightly darker hue to the musical production. The musicianship as a whole, from Alhadeff to the musicians in the orchestra, beautifully highlighted the vocal talents on stage. Johnson deftly directed his high-caliber cast in a collaborative way that brought out the best in the actors on stage and made it feel like they had all been working together much longer than they had been.

But it wasn’t everyone’s first time starring in their role on the PAC SLO stage. Hilary Maiberger, who played Belle, performed the title role in the national tour on the same

and the moms and dads just dancing with their kids and twirling them around. It is the best feeling and the best sight of anything that I’ve seen,” said Nicholson.

A tradition carried over from previous years is that someone is always recognized during the rodeo.

Undersheriff Jim Voge, retiring this August after a 50-year tenure in law enforcement, leaves behind a legacy of dedication and service. Voge was recognized at the rodeo for his decades of service in law enforcement and the impact he has made in SLO County.

“He’s probably been my largest mentor in the industry of law enforcement,” Nicholson said of Voge. “He taught me the importance of accountability and transparency and treating people properly and with respect and holding people accountable.”

Joining the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) in 1970 as a student worker, Voge rose through

students to the district.

No motion was made on the development fees after discussion among trustees and they moved forward with the rest of the agenda.

Trustees did however, unanimously approve a new start time for board meetings. Regularly scheduled PRJUSD meetings will now begin at 6 p.m. then go to closed session and then reopen to general session hopefully

visit and enjoy their company,” said Hambly.

Co-owner and operator of the olive farm Groves on 41, Tallent shared her favorite part of the festival, “Every year, the communication with guests, the opportunity to educate, hearing the surprise and guests enjoy the fresh flavors of the EVOO’s and Flavored olive oils.”

Thoughout the festival, olive and lavender producers and makers were available not only with their products but with a wealth of information. There was olive oil ice cream available, distillery demonstrations, and olive and lavender tastings offered throughout.

While a number of how much proceeds were raised at the event is still being calculated, the festival is imperative to the Main Street Asso-

stage in March 2012. In fact, she played Belle for two years nationally before launching Disney’s first international tour of any of their shows and taking Belle worldwide for a year. Maiberger’s Belle felt like she had slipped right out of the TV screen and onto the stage while also being uniquely hers.

“I’m just really excited to jump back into a role that changed my life,” Maiberger said. “About 12 years ago is when I played the role, and I have around 750 performances under my belt of this particular role. It’s been so incredibly exciting to revisit it, and it feels fresh and new, even though this role is so deep in my bones. It’s got a new breath of fresh air, and I’ve worked really, really hard to make sure that it has evolved since I last did it.”

She added that wanting to share being Belle on stage with

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the ranks, serving in various divisions, including patrol, internal affairs, vice, narcotics, and detectives. Notably, he established the Force Investigation Division in 2004. His career highlights include meeting his wife, Ramona, within the force and raising their son, Jimmy, who continues the family’s law enforcement tradition as an Orange County Deputy District Attorney.

After retiring as a commander in 2007, he played a pivotal role in establishing the Professional Standards and Training Unit for the Sheriff’s Office, becoming undersheriff in 2018. Voge expresses pride in his colleagues and gratitude to Sheriff Ian Parkinson for the opportunity to serve.

Proceeds from the rodeo will support the Sheriff’s Advisory Foundation, a nonprofit that works to purchase equipment for all law enforcement agencies in the county.

To stay up to date on next year’s rodeo, visit slosheriffsrodeo.com

around 6:30 p.m. rather than the current 5:30 p.m. start time.

Later in the meeting, trustees unanimously approved a resolution to observe and honor Memorial Day this year. As part of the resolution, administrators will recognize and educate students on the origins and meaning of Memorial Day.

“This is an important issue for not only this community but the entire nation,” said Trustee

Kenney Enney as he introduced the resolution. “As we look at all the divisions in the country right now this should be one thing that can easily unite.”

Trustees praised the resolution for being well-written and it was passed unanimously by the school board.

The next Paso Robles Joint Unified School District board meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 28, at 6 p.m.

ciation’s ability to provide the community’s favorite events. Proceeds are used to put on events like the Teddy Bear Tea, Santa Claus in the Park, Easter

her niece and nephews, who were too young or not born yet when she was on tour before, was one of her main reasons for diving back into playing the Disney princess.

Grant Garry stepped into his dream role of the Beast with a humanity and a quiet dignity (mixed with a bit of self-loathing and anger) that drew the audience right in. His vocals shone, and his chemistry with Maiberger made you root for them from early on.

“I just love the journey that I can go on and take the audience with me,” Garry said. “To go from this really dark and angry side, sort of angry at the world, angry at myself, and then to find a love that can change your heart and having that sort of character arch is really, really fun to play. I don’t care what I, Grant, am feeling on stage, per se. I care what the audience is

feeling, so if I can make them feel something, then I’m doing my job.”

Eric McConnell hopped on a plane and flew himself and his ringing baritone out from Denver, Colorado, to join the cast as everyone’s favorite playboy turned villain, Gaston.

“This is my Disney villain debut. I keep saying that to people,” he said. “I’m a child of the ‘90s, so I grew up watching the ‘90s Disney movies over and over again on VHS. The villains are the best characters in most Disney movies, but especially those movies from ‘Beauty and the Beast’ to ‘Tarzan.’ It’s always been a dream of mine to be a Disney villain, and we made it.”

The rest of the extremely talented cast, which consisted of opera and musical theater vocalists, was made up of Aaron Ellis as LeFou, Larry Kaml as Maurice, Mandi

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Barrus as Mrs. Potts, Gregory Gorrindo as Lumiere, John Laird as Cogsworth, Zanna Wyant as Babette/Enchantress, Karen Dunn as Madame LGB, Eva Alhadeff as Chip, and Jim Brescia as Monsieur D’Arque, as well as 33 amazing ensemble members.

“Our overall cast, our ensemble, and our secondary leads are just fantastic, whether they be from the area or if we brought them in from out of the area to dance or whatnot,” Johnson added. “It’s a really charming cast, and they’re all very talented, and they all bring something to the table and this really lovely energy that makes the room easy to navigate and a space that you want to work in.” OperaSLO will return to PAC SLO on Saturday, Oct. 19, and Sunday, Oct. 20, at 2 p.m. for their version of George Bizet’s Carmen.

Bunny, and more. The co-chairs shared that these events create a sense of community that people love about Paso Robles.

SLO County Sheriff’s Rodeo competitors take part in the rawhide drag event Saturday, May 11, at the Paso Robles Event Center. Photos by Chuck and Vikki Houck

Representatives of We Olive display the company’s various types of olive oil. We Olive started off with a store in Paso Robles in 2003, and multiple We Olive stores and wine bars have opened around the U.S., according to the company’s website. Photos by Rick Evans

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Tech lags behind as clean trucking mandates begin

Rule requires phaseout of all diesel-powered drayage trucks in California by 2035 and nearly all diesel trucks by 2042

BY CALEB HAMPTON CALIFORNIA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION

CALIFORNIA — California fleet owners are scrambling to comply with new rules designed to limit emissions from diesel-powered big rigs and other heavy-duty vehicles.

These trucks and buses, while a small fraction of the state’s vehicles, emit more than half the vehicle-related pollution in California, according to regulators. But as new standards go into effect, operators report the technology and infrastructure they need for compliance is not yet available — and could still be years away.

“We are not opposed to electrification,” said Steven Fenaroli, director of political affairs for the California Farm Bureau. “The reality is that the technology just isn’t there to meet the requirements.”

The Mahrt family, which owns the Petaluma Egg Farm, has been stumped by a rule announced in 2022 that gave trucking firms until Jan. 1 of this year to convert at least 15 percent of refrigerated box truck fleets to zero-emission vehicles.

The Sonoma County chicken farmers own 10 diesel-powered “reefer trucks” that they use to haul organic eggs from their farm to restaurants and grocery stores around the Bay Area. The new rule means they need to replace two of the trucks with zero-emission vehicles or install battery-powered refrigerating units.

“The problem is they do not exist,” said Jordan Mahrt, manager at Petaluma Egg Farm, referring to battery-powered units that are compatible with the family’s diesel-powered trucks. He said that would be the most affordable solution, and there are industry talks of developing such a unit. But he added, “No one has even seen a prototype yet.”

The other option is to purchase brand new zero-emission refrigerated trucks. The first models hit the market earlier this year. The Mahrts ordered one. But the manufacturer has not told them how long it will take to build and deliver their truck. “I don’t know when it’s going to be made,” Mahrt said.

The family had no choice but to seek an exemption from the rule. To do so, it needed to submit its truck purchase order, proof that it inquired with a utility provider about installing charging units, and other documents. “It’s a complicated process,” Mahrt said.

Trucking firms also reported obstacles to integrating zero-emission drayage trucks into their fleets. Under California’s Advanced Clean Fleets rule, which was adopted last year by the California Air Resources Board, beginning this year any new drayage truck registered in the state must be a zero-emission vehicle. The rule requires the phaseout of all diesel-powered drayage trucks in California by 2035 and nearly all diesel trucks in the state by 2042.

In December, the air resources board announced it would delay enforcement this year pending permission from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Drayage trucks haul agricultural products and other cargo in shipping containers

between ports and processing or packing facilities. CARB put them first in line for conversion to zero-emission vehicles because it said their emissions especially impact underserved communities adjacent to ports and industrial zones, and because their shorter routes are more likely to fall within the limited range of the battery-powered heavy-duty vehicles already on the market.

But operators, especially those serving rural agricultural regions, say technological limitations and market forces make using zero-emission drayage trucks a nonstarter.

Joe Antonini, owner of Antonini Freight Express, has a fleet of more than 60 drayage trucks that haul bulk wine, tomato paste and other products between the Central Valley and the Port of Oakland.

The wineries and canneries always max out the 80,000-pound limit trucks in the U.S. can haul. Zero-emission truck batteries weigh up to 16,000 pounds, displacing up to a third of the truck’s carrying capacity. To haul the same wine, Antonini would need more trucks, drivers and hours. To stay in business, he would have to pass the extra cost on to the winery, “but I would not be able to,” he said, because the winery would just hire someone else to haul their wine.

Zero-emission drayage trucks also lack the range to cover many of the routes the company runs. The average daily distance a drayage truck travels is 95 miles, within the 100-150 mile range of commercially available battery-powered trucks. But Antonini’s trucks often travel routes of more than 400 miles in a day.

“Our trucks don’t finish their trip right outside the port,” said Stefano Antonini, Modesto terminal supervisor for the company.

“They come all the way back to the valley,” sometimes going from Stockton to Madera to Oakland to Lodi and back to Stockton in a day.

Last year, fleet owners were impacted by the final phase of a different rule, which prohibited heavy-duty vehicles made before 2010 from operating in California after Jan. 1, 2023. The rule especially affected small trucking businesses and farmers that lacked the capital to invest in new trucks and were using older trucks on a seasonal or part-time basis.

Keith Nilmeier, who farms 220 acres of oranges, peaches, apricots and grapes in Fresno County and runs a trucking business, said the rule slashed his fleet from 18 trucks to eight trucks during the past year.

“We were trying to stay compliant, but it just kept going, and there was no relief,” Nilmeier said. “It takes a big bite out of everything.”

Nilmeier and other operators said they remain reluctant to invest in zero-emission trucks, which cost around $450,000, citing the high cost and deficiencies in the vehicles’ range and carrying capacity.

California is spending billions on subsidies to make zero-emission trucks more affordable, but fleet owners said the cost to them is still double that of buying a diesel truck.

They also voiced concerns that California lacks the charging infrastructure to support electric truck fleets, and the state’s utility providers lack the grid capacity to support the infrastructure.

“Those are all deal killers,” Joe Antonini said.

San Luis Obispo International Film Festival announces deal to launch SLO Film Center at the Palm Theatre

New organization is a collaborative nonprofit between San Luis Obispo International Film Festival and the Palm

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COUNTY — The San Luis Obispo International Film Festival (SLOIFF) is joining forces with the Palm Theatre to establish the SLO Film Center. A collaborative venture, it will showcase new releases, expand the program of independent and retrospective titles, and offer the venue for cultural events such as live music, comedy, and educational endeavors. The center will focus on a year-round slate of programming with daily screenings, events, and special guests, while continuing to be the hub of the annual SLO International Film Festival.

Located in the heart of San Luis Obispo’s cultural arts district, the SLO Film Center will be operated as a nonprofit. The center will not only strengthen film’s role as a vibrant contributor to the region’s arts community but will also operate as a shared space to engage broader, diverse audiences. SLOIFF is leasing the theater from owners Jim and Patty Dee, who are retiring, and

will build on the beloved Palm’s legacy of offering independent and classic films.

“We believe that this investment will not only enrich the lives of those in our community, but also serve as a lasting legacy for generations to come,” said SLOIFF Executive Director Skye McLennan. “The SLO Film Center is poised to create an unparalleled space where filmmakers, film enthusiasts, general arts supporters, and community members alike can come together to celebrate the magic of storytelling.”

Both the Palm Theatre and the SLO Film Festival have long played key roles in the region. Jim and Patty Dee opened the Palm Theatre in 1988 with two screens, then added a third in 1993, drawing patrons from the entire Central Coast. In 2004, it was the first movie theater in the nation to become solar-powered.

“From the humble beginnings of a local film club called the Cinema Zoo (1973-1979), to the Rainbow Theatre (19791989), and the Palm Theatre (1988-present), it has been a pleasure and a wonderful journey presenting great cinema, both foreign and domestic, to San Luis Obispo County,” the Dees said. “We are excited to pass the baton to the capable hands of SLOIFF. The creation of the San Luis Obispo Film

Center will continue the tradition of unique, adventurous, and just plain entertaining programming as an integral part of the heart and soul of downtown San Luis Obispo.” The Film Festival traces its roots to 1993, founded by local attorney Mary A. Harris. Thanks to a special grant from the city of San Luis Obispo and Jim Dee’s involvement, the festival launched with a focus on classic and restored films. Within a few years, it began the George Sidney Independent Film Competition, inviting both long- and short-form narrative, and documentary, filmmakers from around the world to submit their work.

“Having access to a nonprofit film center opens up incredible opportunities for the local community to engage with artists, actors, filmmakers, and poets who are local or passing through our wonderful community,” said actor Josh Brolin, who’s on the SLO Film Festival Advisory Board. “I enthusiastically support the collaborative efforts of the Film Festival Board and the Palm to bring this to life.”

The SLO Film Center will officially launch in July 2024 with no disruption to current programming at the Palm Theatre. For more information about the film center, visit slofilmfest.org/slo-film-center/.

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Nighttime work happening for upgrades to water system in Creston Corridor

Starting this Monday, May 13, from 7 p.m. through 6 a.m., a contractor for the City of Paso Robles will be doing water system upgrades on Creston Road from South River Road to Rolling Hills Road. This project will run Sunday through Thursday nights for the next 3 weeks.

The contractor has notified affected customers with door hangers or has talked to them in person.

The nighttime shutdowns are being used as a way to disrupt the fewest number of residents and water customers as possible. Water Department staff will be on site for system upgrades and traffic control will be in place to ensure worker safety.

These upgrades are part of the Creston Corridor project, which is being funded by local tax Measures E-12 and J-20, a State of California grant, a San Luis Obispo Council of Governments grant and the city’s Sewer Enterprise Fund.

Car crashes into Thomas Hill Organic

On May 7, at 10:45 a.m., Paso Robles Police officers responded to a report of a traffic collision at 1313 Park St.

It was discovered that a black Mercedes-Benz had crashed into the front of Thomas Hill Organic.

Officers contacted the driver, who had mistaken his vehicle’s brake pedal for the gas pedal. The driver was evaluated by officers on scene, and it appears drugs or alcohol were not a factor in the collision. Additionally, no one was injured because of this collision.

This investigation is ongoing and anyone with further information is asked to contact the PRPD.

Fire and Emergency Services hosting Wildfire Preparedness Block Parties

Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services has announced its upcoming FireWise Wildfire Preparedness Block Parties. These events, held at locations in the urban/wildland interface, are aimed at educating the community about the importance of wildfire preparedness and how to best protect homes, properties, and people from the devastating effects of wildfires.

The second FireWise Wildfire Preparedness Block Party will take place on May 22 at 17th Street and Olive Street from 6 to 8 p.m. Both events will be opportunities for the community to come together and interact with firefighters and CERT volunteers to learn about wildfire preparedness.

For more information about the Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services department or to learn about wildfire preparedness, visit prcity. com/198/Fire-and-Emergency-Services, or call (805) 2277560.

PRJUSD reaches tentative agreement with Paso Robles Public Educators

The Paso Robles Joint Unified School District (PRJUSD) has announced, after participating in a fact-finding hearing, careful deliberation, and negotiations, it has reached a tentative agreement with the Paso Robles Public

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Educators (PRPE). In a press release from PRJUSD, they said, “The negotiations and fact-finding process have been rigorous but ultimately fruitful. Through open dialogue and collaboration, all parties involved have worked tirelessly to address the various concerns and considerations at hand.”

The tentative agreement will be presented to the PRPE membership, the Board of Trustees, and the community at an upcoming public board meeting.

The release added, “We extend our sincere gratitude to everyone who has contributed to this process, including our dedicated faculty and staff, our community members, and the representatives involved in the fact-finding process.”

Paso Robles man found guilty of committing sex crimes on a child under the age of 14

District Attorney Dan Dow announced that a San Luis Obispo County jury has found Noe Simental Arce, 48, guilty of four sex crimes on a child under the age of 14, including three counts of lewd and lascivious acts on a child and one count of sexual penetration of a child.

The jury also found true two factors in aggravation: that the victim was particularly vulnerable and that Arce exploited a position of trust and confidence with the young victim when he committed the crimes.

The crimes took place in Paso Robles between August 2019 and April 2022. During the two-and-a-half week trial, jurors heard the testimony of the young victim, family members, medical personnel, and law enforcement professionals. Arce testified in his own defense and claimed that the crimes did not occur.

Arce faces a maximum sentence of 14 years in state prison and lifetime registration as a sex offender at his sentencing hearing scheduled for July 3, in Department 8 of the San Luis Obispo County Superior Court, the Honorable Catherine J. Swysen presiding.

The case was investigated by the Paso Robles Police Department with the assistance of the District Attorney Bureau of Investigation Child Forensic Interview Team.

The young victim and family were supported by the multi-disciplinary team of the San Luis Obispo County Child Advocacy Center, the District Attorney’s Victim Witness Assistance Center, and the Courthouse Dog Program. The case was prosecuted by Chief Deputy District Attorney Lisa Muscari.

Teen volunteers needed at the City Library

The Paso Robles City Library invites local area teens entering grades 10, 11, and 12 to join in the Summer Reading Program by volunteering during June 10 through Aug. 10.

The Library Summer Teen

Volunteer Program is an excellent way for teens to develop important employment skills, enhance social skills, and boost their college applications.

This year’s program is full of new opportunities ranging from registering participants in the reading incentive portion of the program and distributing prizes to helping with lunch distribution in two locations and overseeing library activities at Centennial Park. There’s even a spot for a social media assistant.

Summer Teen Volunteer applications are available online and in the Library and are due by May 18.

The Library is open Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call the library at (805) 2373870, visit prcity.com/library, the library’s Facebook or Instagram for more information.

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Chamber continues to empower small businesses with a new wave of grant opportunities

The Atascadero Chamber of Commerce reaffirms its commitment to strengthening the local business community by announcing a new wave of grant funding opportunities.

They are thrilled to announce an exciting lineup of grant opportunities available to empower the local business community. Business owners and entrepreneurs are encouraged to apply. Available grant funding opportunities.

• NAACP and Bacardi

Backing the Bar ($10,000) Deadline: May 24. Visit skip.com

AAPI Strong, Asian & Pacific American Heritage Month ($25,000 Restaurant grant). Deadline: May 31. Visit aapistrong.com/ current-grants

• Jobber Grants, Home Services Businesses ($10,000). Deadline: June 12. Visit getjobber.com/ grants

EmpowHer, Womenowned businesses needing early-stage business capital. Deadline is June 16. Visit empowerher-foundation.

org

• Amazon Business Small Business Grants ($25,000) Deadline is May 24. Visit amazonbusinessgrants.com DanPaul Foundation, non-profit organizations

(Up to $15,000) Deadline is ongoing. Visit danpaulfoundation.org

For more information concerning grant funding opportunities, please visit atascaderochamber.org/grant-opportunities or contact Eryk Nappi, Workforce Development Program Manager at (650) 7599347.

Woods Humane Society looks to help large dogs find homes

Woods Humane Society is encouraging local families to “Go Big” with an adoption special that reduces adoption fees for large dogs to just $50 (plus license fees) from May 10-19.

The promotion applies to dogs weighing 50 pounds or more and discounts the shelter’s dog adoption fees by as much as 50 percent. Adoption fees typically range from $100 to $200.

The Go Big promotion begins Friday, May 10, and runs through Sunday, May 19. All adoptable animals have been spayed/neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, licensed, and treated for parasites. Adoptions also include a voluntary 30 days of pet insurance and a free wellness exam at a local vet clinic.

Woods Humane Society’s adoptable dogs are located at 875 Oklahoma Ave., San Luis Obispo, and the facility 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.

Atascadero Library announces summer programs for all ages Atascadero Library will be hosting programs for children, teens, and adults this summer, which will include everything from storytime to yoga.

Children’s Programming: Bilingual Storytime will take place on Tuesdays, starting at 10:30 a.m. Storytime at Sunken Gardens will take place on Wednesdays starting at 10:30 a.m. English Storytime will be on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. At each storytime library staff will share stories, songs, and fun with children aged 5 and under.

All ages are also welcome to Read to a Dog. Jack, the library therapy dog, will be at the library Thursday, June 6, and Thursday, June 20, at 3 p.m. The Summer Reading

Kick-Off Party will take place on Saturday, June 8, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. There participants can pick up their reading logs, have some yummy snacks, make a craft, and get their faces painted.

Kids can also learn about reptiles with Reptile Ron on Friday, June 21, at 1 p.m.

Lego Club will be held on Saturday, June 22, at 3:30 p.m. and is available from kids five to 12 years old. Registration is required.

For more information on children’s programs contact Sall LaPorte at (805) 4616163 or at slaporte@slolibrary.org

Teen Programming: Free SAT prep class on Zoom. The class will be led by an expert in SAT prep. This free four-week course will help students prepare for the test and provide access to practice questions, tests, and additional materials. It will take place June 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27, and July 2, 3 at 2 p.m. The Zoom link will be available on slolibrary.org

Teens are welcome to come to a craft day where they can take their craft home after. It will take place Thursday, June 27 at 2 p.m. and is open for ages 10 through 17.

For more information on teen programs contact Sall LaPorte at (805) 461-6163 or at slaporte@slolibrary.org

Adult Programs: TMHA Library Outreach. Adults, get connected with primary care, recovery, clothing, food, Medicare, shelter, mental health, showers, health insurance, and more. No appointment is needed. Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Empower Yoga. Learn the essential elements of a yoga practice through basic language in a fun and approachable space. The classes take place on Thursdays at 11 a.m. and registration is required. Read-a-Latte Book Group. This month, the book group will discuss “Diary of a Misfit” by Casey Parks. Coffee and tea provided. Group will meet on Saturday, June 15, at 10:30 a.m.

For more information on adult programs, contact Melanie Bales at (805) 461-6162 or at Mbales@slolibrary.org

Mosquito season is here

The weather is warming up, and with the recent rainfall and potential for standing

water, mosquitoes have also arrived. It’s important to take the necessary steps to help eliminate breeding places for mosquitos in and around all residences and workplaces and to reduce mosquito-borne health risks. Some helpful tips to reduce these hazards include:

• Eliminate locations for mosquitoes to lay their eggs by removing standing water sources from around your property. Routinely remove standing water from items such as decorative ponds, bird baths, fountains, flowerpots, pet bowls, animal troughs, clogged rain gutters, swimming pool covers, discarded tires, buckets, barrels, cans, etc. Even small containers with standing water can provide a breeding habitat for mosquitoes.

• Use mosquito dunks in locations with standing water, along with other pest control/abatement products, which can be purchased at most local nursery and hardware supply stores.

• To avoid being bitten, consider staying indoors between dusk and dawn. Peak mosquito biting time is 30 minutes before and after dusk and dawn. Avoid activities and places where mosquitoes are plentiful.

• Apply insect repellent containing the active ingredient DEET when you’re outdoors and mosquitos are present.

Wear long-sleeved clothes, pants, and socks. Clothing can also be treated with repellants containing DEET.

• Take steps to ensure that all windows and doors have screens; do not leave doors open for extended periods of time.

Reduce the local mosquito population by eliminating all standing water mosquito breeding hazards on your property, which will make the outdoors more enjoyable for all. The County of San Luis Obispo provides detailed information on the Environmental Health section of their website to assist residents in learning how to manage these types of issues.

For additional guidance and resources, visit slocounty. ca.gov/Departments/ Health-Agency/PublicHealth/EnvironmentalHealth/All-EnvironmentalHealth-Services/Pests.aspx

Noe Simental Arce

Peggy Joyce O’Malley was called to heaven on April 9, 2024, from her home in Atascadero, California, after a two-year battle with cancer. Her final years were devoted to what she cherished most: enjoying family gatherings, building memories with her eight grandchildren, and planning

AMlice Rose Wirth, 99, passed Monday, April 29, 2024, in Ontario, Calif. She was born July 24, 1924, in Upland, Calif., to Ralph and Ethel Wilson. Alice Rose attended Caffey College and went to work at The First National Bank of Pomona. Over the years, as the bank changed its name to United

events at her home.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Marjorie and Glen Layton; her brother, Glen Leslie Layton; and granddaughter, Evie.

Peggy is survived by her husband of 48 years, Tom O’Malley; her children Maggie O’Malley Cox of Atascadero, Merry O’Malley Reynolds and her husband Michael of Atascadero, and Trevor O’Malley and his wife Tina of Lacey, Washington; and sisters Marjanne Claassen of Colorado and Wendy Whaley of Nevada.

She delighted in her grandchildren Ezra, Joy, Hunter, Ivan, Keenan, Danika, Hope, and Aria.

Peggy was born at Atascadero Hospital and graduated from Atascadero

died April 16 after valiantly fighting metastatic cancer of unknown primary for seven years. His wife of 51 years, Debbi; his four children, Jeff, Chris, Rachel, and Sarah; and two of his beloved six grandchildren were with him.

Mike was well known in the welding industry as he sold and worked on welding supplies for 48 years. He retired about two years after his cancer diagnosis and took up beekeeping, building up to three thriving hives. He was active clear up until the last

California Bank and later First Interstate Bank, Alice Rose’s position also changed. From teller to secretary to Branch Manager to, at the time of her retirement, Director of Employee Recreation.

Alice Rose was born to a musical family and learned to play both the piano and organ. In the Upland area, she performed as a church organist at many weddings and events sponsored by her bank. She accompanied The Euclid Community Singers for many performances, including Handel’s Messiah.

Alice Rose was a church organist for the Upland United Methodist Church, where she met her future husband, Rev. Raymond Wirth. After their marriage in 1975, she served with Ray at the MaywoodBell and San Fernando Meth-

High School. She participated in Pioneer Girls at Atascadero Gospel Chapel, band, flag team, and enjoyed making homecoming floats. She graduated from Cuesta College and Cal Poly and attended several local Atascadero Churches over the years.

Peggy O’Malley was a Beloved Wife, loyal friend, compassionate mentor, and always modeled a willingness to grow and change in her life. She had a lasting impact on the community of Atascadero through her 25 years as a teacher with Atascadero Unified School District, including the school sites of Carrisa Plains, Creston Elementary School, Santa Rosa Elementary School, and finally, Atascadero Middle School. She was known for

week of his life.

A Celebration of Life will be held June 1 at 11 am at Renovate Church, 2075 Johnson Ave., San Luis Obispo, with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Stanford Research Autopsy Center. https://med.stanford. edu/racs/make-donation.html

What SRAC gave Mike was one last future dream, a dream that fulfilled all he ever wanted to do throughout his life — to be helpful.

odist churches.

Ray and Alice Rose retired and moved to Atascadero in 1981. They both enjoyed traveling and made many international trips, as well as national motor home trips. Her husband passed away in 2011, and in 2019, Alice Rose moved to Ontario to be near her family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray, and stepson, Jon. She is survived by her niece Marcia Rietsma and nephew Doug Wilson, stepchildren Dana and Mark Wirth, grandchildren Scott, Troy, Casey, Margaret, :and Matt Wirth, and great-grandchildren Jacob and Elias Wirth.

There will be a graveside service at Atascadero Cemetery at 11 a.m. on May 17, followed by a reception at the Atascadero United Methodist Church.

her passion for literature and for helping students find their true gifts.

Peggy partnered with Tom to create the Portola Inn. Together, they enjoyed cultivating a beautiful property for weddings and celebrations, a vision they shared.

Her children loved that she was the master of tradition and made a celebration out of anything. She was a “Pinterest Mom” before Pinterest was a thing. Some of their fond memories include the way Mom led Good News club from their home, celebrating Christmas each year with matching pajamas, thoughtfulness when arranging birthday parties, and cooking with apricots from Portola Inn’s 100-year-old orchard.

There are not enough words

Katharina (Kathy) Cripe, 86, passed away on May 8, 2024, in Templeton, CA. Born Katharina Gross on September 14, 1937, in Felldorf, Romania, she was the fifth of eight siblings. Young Kathy’s family endured WWII’s ravages in Europe, eventually settling in Austria in 1944.

Kathy immigrated to the U.S. in 1956 aboard the USS Langfitt and settled in Cleveland, OH, where she began a career with Stouffer Food Corp (restaurants). She later transferred to Orange, CA, where she met Daniel (Dan) Lee Cripe in 1964. They married in 1966. Her son, Daniel E., was born in 1968 in Orange, CA.

When Dan, a U.S. Marine, deployed to Vietnam, Kathy and Daniel lived in Austria before returning to El Toro,

to sum up the life that she lived or what she gave to those around her. Please join us in a public Celebration of Life on Saturday, May 25, at 2:00 PM at Atascadero Gospel Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family requests a monetary donation to help support the Battle of the Books with AUSD or a donation of a children’s book. Please bring your book to the celebration.

Isaiah 40:8 The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God endures forever.

Donation checks should be made out to Atascadero Kiwanis Foundation with the note for “Peggy’s Books” and mailed to Tom O’Malley, P.O. Box 808 Atascadero, CA 93423, or brought to the Celebration of Life on May 25.

CA, where her son Dustin P. was born in 1973. Kathy supported her family through several moves over the following decade and provided her children the opportunity to live with family in Austria, providing their young minds with global perspectives.

Kathy and Dan divorced circa 1984, which was hard on Kathy. In the following years, she brought joy to families of patients at Palomar Hospital through her work in the gift shop where she was beloved for her kindness. She was also a regular volunteer at the Escondido Performing Arts Center.

Throughout the rest of her life, Kathy was devoted to her sons, remained close with Dan’s mother (Vera M. Cripe, who passed away in 2021) and family, enjoyed the California sunshine, and spent time tending her plants and knitting for her family. Her Christian faith was lifelong and important; she regularly attended services wherever she lived. Despite the distance, she remained connected to and deeply loved by her family in Austria.

Kathy is survived by sons Daniel (55) and Dustin (50); daughters-in-law Jennifer and Rebecca; grandchildren Carter (19), Haley (16), Austin (13), and Gracelyn (10); and siblings Stephan and Heda.

DEATHS

THELMA JOAN LOVE, 90, of Arroyo Grande, passed away on May 3rd 2024. Services are in the care of Marshall-Spoo Sunset Funeral Chapel of Grover Beach.

BEVERLY YVONNE HERRERA, 65, of Grover Beach passed away on May 10th 2024.

Services are in the care of Marshall-Spoo Sunset Funeral Chapel of Grover Beach.

JOHN ALVIN FIELDER, 84, of Grover Beach passed away on April 26th 2024. Services are in the care of Marshall-Spoo Sunset Funeral Chapel of Grover Beach.

CHRIS PANKEY, 72, a resident of Shandon passed away on 05/09/2024 In the care of Blue Sky Cremation and Burial Service

JAMIE LEE, 61, a resident of Shandon passed away on 05/12/2024

In the care of Blue Sky Cremation and Burial Service

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Case no. 241475

22:22 - Cord Davis Charlton, of Paso Robles was taken into custody on the 1100 Block of 24th St for UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF A CONTROLLED

SUBSTANCE WITHOUT PRESCRIPTION [11550(A)HS], Case no. 241477 17:17 — Erick Joel Quintero, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the corner of Golden Hill Rd and CA 46 E for DRIVING WITH A LICENSE SUSPENDED FOR A DUI [14601.2(A)VC],

MAY 7, 2024 02:00 — Roger Sanchez Corona, of Paso Robles was taken into custody on the 1200 Block of Katherine Ct for OUTSIDE WARRANT/MISDEMEANOR, BENCH WARRANT [978.5PC], Case no. 241464 08:10 — Kimberly Dairys Sanchez, of Paso Robles was taken into custody on the 2700 Block of Spring St for BENCH WARRANT [978.5PC], Case no. 241466 15:52 — Alvaro Poncegalvez, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the corner of 9th and Pine Streets for DRIVING WITH A LICENSE SUSPENDED FOR A DUI [14601.2(A)VC], WILLFULLY TO VIOLATE A WRITTEN PROMISE TO APPEAR IN COURT [853.7PC], Case no. 241472

18:27 — Aaron Stihl Goode, of Paso Robles was on view arrest at Cider Creek Bakery for BENCH WARRANT [978.5PC], POSSESSION OF SPECIFIED CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE [11377(A)H&S],

of Spring St for WILLFULLY TO VIOLATE A WRITTEN PROMISE TO APPEAR IN COURT [853.7PC], Case no. 241459 12:17 — David Luis Alvarez, of Atascadero was taken into custody on the corner of SR 46 E and US 101 for OUTSIDE WARRANT/MISDEMEANOR, WILLFULLY TO VIOLATE A WRITTEN PROMISE TO APPEAR IN COURT [853.7PC], Case no. 241460

WILLFULLY TO VIOLATE A WRITTEN PROMISE TO APPEAR IN COURT [853.7PC], Case no. 241473 MAY 8, 2024 15:18 — Angel Geronimo, of Paso Robles was taken into custody on the corner of 34th and Park Streets for WILLFULLY TO VIOLATE A WRITTEN PROMISE TO APPEAR IN COURT

[853.7PC], Case no. 241486

17:00 — Martin Sanchez Jr, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the corner of 13th and Paso Robles Streets for OBSTRUCTION/RESISTING AN EXECUTIVE OFFICER [69(A)PC], WILLFULLY RESISTS,DELAYS,OBSTRUCTS… [148(A)(1)PC], BATTERY ON POLICE [243(B)PC], Case no. 241487

20:35 — Autumn Maran Reberry, of Paso Robles was taken into custody on the 2000 Block of N River Rd for BENCH WARRANT [978.5PC], Case no. 241488

22:43 — Adan Francisco Chavarriaestrada, of Paso Robles was taken into custody on the 1200 Block of Ysabel Ave for BENCH WARRANT [978.5PC], Case no. 241490

11:59 — Phillsia Loretta Siddons, was on view arrest on the 1100 Block of Park St for WILLFULLY TO VIOLATE A WRITTEN PROMISE TO APPEAR IN COURT [853.7PC], Case no. 241483

MAY 9, 2024

00:36 — Johnnie Eirvin Cooper, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the corner of 14th and Spring Streets for DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL [23152(A)VC], DUI ALCOHOL/0.08 PERCENT [23152(B)VC], Case no. 241492

07:13 — Omar Severiano Rojo, of Paso Robles was taken into custody on the 1000 Block of Olive St for WILLFULLY TO VIOLATE A WRITTEN

PROMISE TO APPEAR IN COURT [853.7PC], Case no. 241493

20:36 — Karli Kristen Twisselman, of Paso Robles was taken into custody for DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL [23152(A)VC], DUI ALCOHOL/0.08 PERCENT [23152(B)VC], Case no. 241501

22:46 — Guy Anthony Leonard, of Atascadero was taken into custody on the corner of 24th Stand Ysabel Ave for BENCH WARRANT [978.5PC], OUTSIDE WARRANT/MISDEMEANOR, Case no. 241503

ATASCADERO POLICE DEPARTMENT

MAY 6, 2024

08:40 — Kurtis Alan Baker, of Atascadero was arrested on the 5900 Block of El Camino Real for DRIVING WHILE SUSPENDED FOR DUI [14601.2(A)VC], Case no. 240747

MAY 8, 2024

13:50 — Travis Lee Mathes, of Atascadero was arrested on the 6500 Block of Nacimiento Ave for GRAND THEFT [487(A)PC], Case no. 240753

MAY 9, 2024

01:05 — Cyrus Ronald McClain, of Atascadero was arrested on the 6900 Block of Santa Lucia Rd for OBSTRUCTION/RESISTING AN EXECUTIVE OFFICER [69(A)PC], Case no. 240758

MAY 10, 2024

23:09 — Derick Edward Mello, of Atascadero was arrested on the corner of 101 SB and Morro Rd for DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL [23152(A)VC], DUI ALCOHOL/0.08 PERCENT [23152(B)VC], Case no. 240771

MAY 11, 2024

17:08 — Hillary Annscheufele Hurley, of Atascadero was arrested on the 6200 Block of Morro Rd for GRAND THEFT [487(A)PC], Case no. 240773

PEGGY J. O’MALLEY

KATHARINA (KATHY) CRIPE 1937-2024

ALICE R. WIRTH 1924-2024

ike Lang, not the art teacher of Atascadero,

MICHAEL “MIKE” LANG 1951-2024

Future of zoning and ineffective SB9 and SB10 now unclear

THOMAS ELIAS COMMENTARY

The combination of the 2021 laws best known as SB9 and SB10 was supposed to bring scads of new affordable housing to the California market, ending single-family zoning forever and solving the state’s housing shortage.

But they did not, mostly because the extra housing allowed under SB9 never became popular and developers never followed up by taking out many of the extra building permits easily available under SB10.

For one thing, rather than

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growing, the pace of homebuilding in California actually slowed after those bills and others designed to grease the skids for new apartments and condominiums failed to arouse much response.

Now SB9 may be doomed, its future very much in doubt after a Los Angeles Superior Court judge ruled in favor of five cities that disputed the state’s right to end their authority over most local land use.

So far, Judge Curtis Kin’s ruling in the case of City of Redondo Beach et al. v. California Attorney General Rob Bonta applies only to Redondo Beach and four other cities that joined the lawsuit. But Kin’s reasoning appears solid and if his ruling is upheld by California’s liberal-leaning appeals courts, it will eventually apply in every major city.

Bonta has indicated he will fight the decision, saying he

“will consider all options in defense of SB9.”

SB9 authorized building as many as six homes on lots previously zoned for only one. Two duplexes could be built on lots to be subdivided almost everywhere in California, with a smaller additional dwelling unit (or “granny flat”) possible for each duplex, for a total substitution of six units for one.

But such a state law could only apply in the state’s charter cities if it aimed to solve a statewide problem. Otherwise, charter cities’ rights to govern land use in their own jurisdictions must remain untouched, says the state Constitution. SB9 was aimed, it said, at creating affordable housing everywhere, solving a statewide problem.

So far, individual subdivisions allowed under SB9 have achieved little popularity, with well under 2,000 such units built since the bill became

law. What’s more, SB9 did not compel this new housing to meet the legal definition of affordability, where pricing is limited to a specific percentage of average market values in their area and caps on future resale prices.

Los Angeles lawyer Pam Lee, arguing for the five cities behind the lawsuit (Redondo Beach, Torrance, Carson, Whittier, and Del Mar), claimed SB9 “neither reasonably related to its stated concern of ensuring access to affordable housing nor (was it) narrowly tailored to avoid interference with local government.”

The judge (a former deputy U.S. attorney and an adjunct professor at Loyola Law School in Los Angeles) agreed, saying, “there is virtually no evidence that (under SB9) substantially lower costs trickle down to the lower two-thirds of households (by income).”

So, he said, the bill was unconstitutional. Initially, his decision applies only to the plaintiff cities in the lawsuit. If upheld on appeal, it will apply to all charter cities, including every major population center from Los Angeles to Palo Alto and from San Francisco to Santa Barbara.

Other charter cities include Visalia, San Diego, Victorville, Palm Springs, San Jose, San Bernardino, Berkeley, Big Bear Lake, and more than 100 others.

What’s left are smaller “general law” locales.

The bill’s author, former state Senate President Toni Atkins, a Democrat now running for governor, immediately promised a replacement measure to fix SB9.

But that won’t make duplexes with or without granny flats any more popular than they’ve been, as very few homeowners have applied to get their

Common Cents: The effect of Oct. 7

On Oct. 7, a horrified world watched the most massive and brutal killing of Jews since Hitler’s Auschwitz and Buchenwald. President Biden condemned this attack and pledged support for Israel to eliminate the Hamas terrorists responsible. He was right and I totally supported him, though I warned that U.S. support would falter as time progressed. Unfortunately, this is now occurring even as Israel has cornered Hamas in Rafah.

Hamas is wise as a serpent, to use a Biblical reference. Knowing they have no chance of defeating Israel in head-to-head combat, from the moment Hamas gained power in 2006, they have prepared for the current fight, building fortifications and tunnels, which, as we now know, are more extensive than the entire New York subway system. The cost of this gigantic military enterprise has been borne by the impoverished Palestinian people, and largely funded by Western dollars and Euros through hundreds of billions in aid. But instead of building power plants, water purification facilities, and infrastructure for the people of Gaza, Hamas has launched rockets supplied by Iran — with a stated goal of brutally killing every Jew in Israel.

Hamas’ strategy is simple: Integrate its military operations into the civilian infrastructure, especially buildings that will garner the most media reaction when the IDF retaliates. Launching sites and command centers are located at schools and hospitals. While nonprofits like Doctors Without Borders categorically deny accusations that hospitals shelter Hamas, the evidence uncovered clearly put a lie to this. One can hardly blame those NGOs, who are truly trying to help the desperately poor Palestinian people. Hamas will kill them if they speak the truth.

After Oct. 7, Premier Netanyahu formed a unity government and pledged to eliminate the threat of Hamas once and for all and at the same time recover the hostages. Accomplishing this, however, has proven very difficult. The bombing we see on the news is, of course, horrendous. This is what Hamas wants the world to see, hoping that the U.S. will force Israel to back off, allow the terror group to rebuild, so that they can replicate their Oct. 7 surprise attack.

The years of preparation by Hamas means that in spite of unprecedented restraint by the IDF, non-combatant Palestinians have been caught in the crossfire. The tragedy of war continues. An aid convoy was hit, for which the two IDF officers responsible were relieved of command. Three hostages who escaped and tried to surrender were shot and killed.

My main suggestion is what I describe as a middle of the road approach to dealing with anxiety. By that I mean, on one hand, avoid the mindset that everything bad that can happen, will happen. You can work yourself into panic if you entertain the notion that

every possible worst outcome about your health, your future and your relationships, will happen.

The reality is that most of the feared unwelcome outcomes, in fact, do not happen.

The other extreme is to pretend that you are happy when you are not. We are, many times, taught to put on a happy face regardless of what you really feel. That could be described as the John Wayne syndrome of the stiff upper lip, never actually displaying or sharing your real feelings. As in, real men don’t cry. That was also the mantra of “don’t complain, don’t explain,”

which is just another way of stifling your true self.

Another variation of repression or denial is the concept that “all there is is the present.”

That is true on a very superficial level, but we all are influenced by our pasts, especially those of traumatic events. To be blind to the future is imprudent.

So I am suggesting a middle ground. Neither being a doom and gloom person, or someone pretending that all is well, when it is not.

I am suggesting not denying your true feelings, anxieties, goals, and priorities. Actually, I would suggest taking it a step further: Embrace your

The Gaza population now faces hunger, but this, like every problem in Gaza, is caused by Hamas, who steals the aid — both food and fuel — then offers to sell it to the population, but at exorbitant prices. And, of course, all this gets blamed on Israel.

I do believe that Israel is failing to take advantage of a potential public relations coup presented by the conflict. While nearly everyone else screams for a cease-fire, which Israel cannot afford to do without losing the war against Hamas, at very low cost it could open a corridor in the North to provide food and other aid to the residents of Gaza City, the largest population center in the territory. I am certain that the U.S. and other countries would jump at the chance to provide whatever was needed. And with the aid, a message reminding people the IDF is forced to resort to the bombing because of how Hamas has embedded its troops into civilian buildings. It would include offer of future help rebuilding once the terrorists are eliminated.

Biden’s abandonment of Israel — the only democracy in the Mideast — is obviously based on domestic politics. Yielding to the left in his own party — and the Hamas terrorists — the president is worried that he will lose swing states like Michigan, with its large Arab population, and concerned about declining support from young voters, so he ignores the atrocities by the terror-

true feelings, regardless of what they entail. That means not attempting to please or impress others, but to be guided by what is important to you. Allow yourself to be your true authentic self.

One can reduce anxiety by, while listening to the advice or criticism of others, not putting so much emphasis on what others suggest that you disregard your own authentic self. Remember that others may have their own conflicts or issues.

Anxiety is reduced by allowing yourself and others to make mistakes, to be imperfect and to have values, goals and priorities different from yours.

current houses demolished and replaced by new units. Meanwhile, the ruling also did not stop the name-calling that has long accompanied SB9 and SB10. Atkins, for one, called opponents “NIMBYs (Not in My Backyard).” She said, “The goal of SB9 has always been to increase equity and accessibility in our neighborhoods while growing our housing supply.”

She did not acknowledge that her bill so far has failed on both counts.

But SB 9 is not dead yet, even as opponents are currently rejoicing. Its fate remains very uncertain because California appellate courts have been reluctant to interfere with any of the new housing laws passed by Democratic legislators since 2000.

Thomas Elias is an independent opinion columnist for The Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press; you can email him at tdelias@aol.com.

ists who continue to use its own people as human shields. For the first time, an American administration failed to stop a UN resolution demanding a cease-fire, which would provide the victory Hamas has planned. Now, the Biden administration is calling for regime change in Israel and publicly threatens to withdraw U.S. support, even as Israel is threatened by Iran, who, of course, is behind the attacks on U.S. interest and international shipping in the Mideast.

This appeasement, however, has significant repercussions beyond Hamas snatching victory from certain defeat. First, Hamas celebrates the U.S. condemnation of Israel and our demand for a cease-fire. And since they consider a cease-fire as victory, they are incentivized not to engage in meaningful negotiations for the release of hostages. This adds to domestic pressure on the Israelis to halt military action.

By ignoring the unspeakable beheadings of civilians, murder of children, and forcing women to watch their babies being tortured while they were being gang-raped, the betrayal of our key Mideast ally will be seen as further weakness by our adversaries. This will likely result in war on a much larger scale.

Scott Dittrich is an independent columnist for The Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press; you can email them at editor@13stars.media

It also means not to judge others and not to attempt to manipulate or control others.

And, of course, following the good general health guidelines, such as sufficient daily exercise, a healthy diet, and sufficient sleep, all help to reduce anxiety.

It should go without saying that any excesses, including substance abuse, are detrimental to good health and anxiety reduction.

Having the mindset that the sky is falling and that everything will be disastrous, is extreme, resulting in undue anxiety. On the other hand, having contingency plans for accidents and the unexpected, is prudent.

Meaningful social interactions with both family and friends can assist in shoring one up against the rough patches in life.

Pleasurable activities daily and being helpful to others can contribute to dealing with whatever life has to offer. A sense of humor, an attitude of gratitude, and an optimistic outlook all are desirable approaches to life that can help to minimize anxiety.

Daniel Rich is an independent columnist, retired therapist, and Veteran, having served in the Signal Corp in Germany as part of the US Occupation Forces. You can reach him by email at djrich9133@sbcglobal.net.

MAY – JULY Calendar of Events

MAY 16-19

PASO WINE FEST

Experience 100+ wineries, live entertainment, artisans, winemakers, distilled spirits, VIP exclusives, and elevated brand experiences at the Saturday, May 18 Grand Tasting.

Continue your Paso Wine experience at 100+ individual winery events throughout the weekend. Visit pasowine.com for more information.

MAY 18

ARMED FORCES DAY

CHARLES PADDOCK ZOO

9100 MORRO RD, ATASCADERO

10 a.m.-5 p.m.

All Active Duty Armed Forces men, women, and their immediate families (spouses and children) receive free admission to the Zoo. Bring your valid military ID to enjoy a visit to the only Zoo on the Central Coast.

MAY 24-25

PLYMOUTH CONGREGATIONAL

ESTATE SALE

PLYMOUTH CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

1301 OAK STREET, PASO ROBLES

8 a.m.-3 p.m.

Treasures to be found will include: Small kitchen appliances, Sports Equipment, Musical Instruments, Antiques, Framed Art, Power Tools, Household Items, Garden items, Small Tables, Mirrors, Jewelry, and much more.

MAY 24-26

BEST OF THE WEST ANTIQUE EQUIPMENT SHOW

SANTA MARGARITA RANCH

8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Get an up-close and hands-on look at antique equipment, including: tractors, engines, cars, steam trains, airplanes and much more. Hosted at the historic Santa Margarita Ranch on California’s beautiful central coast, this unique event is fun for the whole family. For more information visit bestofthewestshow.com

May 25

16TH ANNUAL GOLDEN STATE CLASSICS CAR SHOW

12TH STREET AND SPRING STREET, PASO ROBLES

9 a.m.-2 p.m.

The Golden State Classics Car Club presents about 300 cars and trucks, including muscle cars to hot rods and antiques to sports cars, from all over California to be on display.

MAY 25, 26, 27

MORRO BAY ART IN THE PARK

The 68th annual Morro Bay Art in the Park showcases 125 independent artists and craft workers in a picturesque outdoor setting at Morro Bay Park, San Luis Obispo County. Event dates: May 25-27, 10 am-5 pm (May 27: 10 am-4 pm). Enjoy food, beverages, and creativity at morrobayartinthepark.com.

MAY 27

MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY ATASCADERO

FACES OF FREEDOM MEMORIAL

8038 PORTOLA ROAD, ATASCADERO

11 a.m.-12 p.m.

The Atascadero Veterans Memorial Foundation is hosting the annual Memorial Day Ceremony at the Faces of Freedom Memorial at 8038 Portola Road (corner of Morro Road and Portola Road).

MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY

PASO ROBLES

PASO ROBLES DISTRICT CEMETERY

45 NACIMIENTO LAKE DR., PASO ROBLES

11am-12pm

Annual Memorial Day program hosted by the Paso Robles District Cemetery with an invocation followed by patriotic music, guest speakers, a closing prayer, 21-gun salute from the Honor Guard, and a playing of taps.

MAY 31–JUNE 2

37TH ANNUAL CLASSIC CAR

SHOW

Immerse in Pismo Beach’s grand classic car show, “The Classic.” Hundreds of cars, live music, food, vendors, and beachfront lodging. Attracting car

enthusiasts worldwide, sponsored by major companies, and supporting charities. Held in June, open to all car makes/models. Explore downtown and wineries. Unforgettable experience at theclassicatpismobeach.com.

MAY 31-JUNE 2

PISMO BEACH CLASSIC CAR

SHOW

DOWNTOWN PISMO BEACH

9 a.m.-9 p.m.

This family friendly event features live music, vendors, a charity cruise, award ceremony and of course classic cars through downtown, the Pismo Pier and Plaza.

JUNE EVENTS

JUNE 1, JULY 6, AUGUST 3 AND SEPTEMBER 7

FLEA & MAKER’S MARKET

TEMPLETON LIBRARY

1173 S. MAIN STREET, TEMPLETON

8am-2pm

Over 30 vendors of Western silver, saddles, vintage clothing, wine decor, jewelry, books, collectibles and crafts will be displaying their wares. There is a coffee truck and always a burger, pizza or burrito food truck on hand. Join us for these events.

JUNE 2

TUESDAYS IN THE PARK

ATASCADERO LAKE PARK BANDSTAND

7-8pm

Weekly free concerts will run from June 11 through August 20 this year, every Tuesday evening at the Atascadero Lake Park bandstand. It’s a wonderful small-town happening.

LIGHTHOUSE 5K FUN RUN

OYSTER RIDGE EVENT VENUE

5991 W POZO ROAD, SANTA

MARGARITA

8am

The 10th Annual Lighthouse 5K Benefit Fun Run and Family Fun Day is kicking off! This year’s scenic site? The gently rolling hills and tidy trails of Ancient Peaks Margarita Vineyards. Start at the stunning Oyster Ridge Event Center and wind your way around the vines of this beautiful

venue. Ideal for runners trying to set a quick trail time, or for wandering walkers taking in the views.

BREWS AND BREKKY

PASO ROBLES, FIRESTONE WALKER TAPROOM

1400 RAMADA DR, PASO ROBLES

9am-3pm

As per tradition, they will be hosting a brunch in their taproom before you hit the road after the Firestone Walker Beer Fest. Anticipate Chef Specials and a warm welcome from their crew.

JUNE 13, 20, 27

CONCERTS IN THE PARK CITY PARK, DOWNTOWN PASO ROBLES

6-8pm

Enjoy listening to live music under the evening sky. June 13: JD Project (rock, country), June 20: Dulcie Taylor (rockin’ Americana roots), and June 27: Monte Mills & the Lucky Horseshoe Band (country, rock n’ roll).

JUNE 15 AND 20

SATURDAYS IN THE PARK CONCERTS SERIES ATASCADERO LAKE PARK 6:30-8:30pm

Sit and dance by the lake listening to live music by various artists. June 15–Rock Odyssey and June 29–Cinders Blues Band.

JUNE 21–SEPTEMBER 6

SAN LUIS OBISPO CONCERTS IN THE PLAZA

Enjoy live music every Friday evening from June 21 to September 6 at San Luis Obispo’s Mission Plaza. Concerts in the Plaza, presented by Sunset Honda and hosted by Downtown SLO, is the Central Coast’s top free concert series. Email events@DowntownSLO.com or visit DowntownSLO. com for details.

JUNE 21

2024 KIWANIS & MAYORS’ WINEMAKER DINNER PAVILION ON THE LAKE 9315 PISMO AVE, ATASCADERO

The upcoming 14th Annual Atascadero Kiwanis & Mayors’ Winemaker Dinner on June 21 is dedicated to raising support for ECHO (El Camino Homeless Organization). Visit atascaderokiwanis.org for more information.

JUNE 22 WINE FESTIVAL 27TH ANNIVERSARY

Stay tuned for more details

Join the 27th Anniversary of Atascadero WineFest at Atascadero Lake Park from 4 pm to 8 pm. Over 100 wines from 50+ wineries, breweries, artisans, and artists by the lake. Enjoy unlimited tastings, live music, and a unique “roar-and-pour” experience with zoo animals. Proceeds support Charles Paddock Zoo. Details at atascaderolakesidewinefestival.com.

JULY EVENTS

JULY 4 JULY 4 IN PASO Barney Schwartz Park, 2970 Union Road, Paso Robles 2–10 p.m.

The City of Paso Robles, along with Travel Paso, is offering a family-friendly event throughout the day and culminating with a fireworks show at night.

FOURTH OF JULY PARADE Downtown Templeton 7am-3pm

Details: Start the day with the Pancake Breakfast at 7am, and then grab a seat for the hometown parade at 10am

BLUEGRASS FREEDOM FESTIVAL Atascadero Lake Park, Atascadero 2–8 p.m.

Presented by Colony Days and the Printery Foundation, the 4th of July Bluegrass Freedom Festival will offer music, boating, bounce houses, games and more. There will be food, bear and wine available for purchase. For information, visit atascaderofourthofjuly.com.

Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Fest returns on June 1 with more events added

More than 65 breweries from across the world participate in this year’s festival

PASO ROBLES — Firestone Walker’s Invitational Beer Fest returns on June 1, and the brewery is launching a series of events, including pub crawls on May 28-30, with a chance for drinkers to win tickets to the sold-out fest. Firestone Walker is also hosting a Brewery Block Party on May 31 with limited-edition beers, live music, and brewery tours; as well as a post-fest Taproom Brunch on June 2 with special menu items and beer offerings.

“Together with our friends at Paso Robles Pioneer Day, we are excited to host the 11th Invitational Beer Fest and a handful of surrounding events for an epic celebration of artisanal beer culture,” said Nick Firestone.

Invitational Pub Crawls | May 28-30 San Luis Obispo County’s beer scene comes alive with a series of Invitational Pub Crawls in the week leading up to the beer fest. It all begins with seven locations in the SLO-Pismo area on May 29, followed by five Paso Robles locations on May 29, then culminating with a celebratory gathering in Atascadero on May 30 hosted by Brewmaster Matt Brynildson and his friends at Chicago’s Half Acre Beer Company.

Visit the event page at firestonewalker.com/

event/firestone-walker-invitational-beer-festival/ for a full listing of participating pubs.

The festivities at each pub location will feature Firestone Walker tap takeovers, including special pours, rare library beers and Trailing West Pilsner — the limited-edition fest beer made in collaboration with Half Acre. Each evening, participants will have a chance to win two tickets to the soldout 2024 Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Fest. Other local breweries and brewers will also be on hand to share their beers and insights.

Brewery Block Party | May 31

The public is invited to Firestone Walker’s Brewery Block Party on Friday, May 31, at the main brewery in Paso Robles. The fun begins at 1:30 p.m. with outdoor barbecue offerings, beer

sampling, guest taps, special bottle pours and games. The street between the brewhouse and Taproom restaurant will be open to foot traffic, with abbreviated brewery tours, merch stations and satellite bars serving Firestone Walker classics and guest taps from visiting breweries. The live music slate features Cloudship from 2 to 4:30 p.m., Bearded Uke from 4:30 to 6 p.m., and Soundhouse from 6 to 8 p.m.

Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Fest | June 1

Since its inaugural event in 2012, the Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Fest has become renowned as one of the world’s most esteemed beer festivals. This year’s edition will showcase an international cast of more than 60 leading craft breweries, as well as live music by singer-song-

writer The White Buffalo and Mark Adams and food from more than 25 local restaurants and purveyors. Proceeds from the sold-out 2024 Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Fest will benefit Paso Robles Pioneer Day, a beloved local tradition.

“It’s an incredible feeling to bring this global all-star cast of brewers here to Paso Robles for an epic celebration of beer culture,” said Brynildson. “Together we are shaping the future of beer here on the Central Coast and beyond.”

Taproom “Brews & Brekky” Brunch | June 2

“Beers @ Brekky” is the place to be post-fest as the Taproom serves up comfort foods from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., including eggs on a burger and breakfast burritos. This tasty menu is designed to whip you back into shape after Saturday’s festivities. Normal menu service resumes at 4 p.m.

The Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Fest will serve as a community-wide celebration that draws beer lovers from all over to discover and enjoy all that Paso Robles has to offer.

“The proceeds that are raised from the beer fest are critical to the ongoing mission of Paso Robles Pioneer Day, which is to preserve and showcase our local heritage and agricultural roots through events such as the Pioneer Day Parade that happens every October,” said Sarah Kramer, chairperson of the Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Fest committee. “Firestone Walker’s generosity in assisting with the production of the beer fest never ceases to amaze us and they have been an incredible partner over the years. We look forward to another great celebration this year.”

Paso Robles Senior Center celebrates older Americans for Older Americans Month

This year’s theme, ‘Powered by Connection,’ captures the spirit of the center

PASO ROBLES — The Paso Robles Senior Center is celebrating older Americans for Older Americans Month this May. Recently, Senior Center Coordinator Micki Wright explained the profound impact that meaningful connections have on the well-being and health of older adults.

“It’s not just about having someone to chat with,” Micki stated. “It’s about the transformative potential of community engagement in enhancing mental, physical, and emotional well-being.” According to Wright, by recognizing and nurturing the role that connectedness plays, we can mitigate issues like loneliness, ulti-

mately promoting healthy aging for more Americans.

The Paso Robles Senior Center offers a range of activities, classes, and events that keep our local older adults active and engaged in our community. Bingo, bridge, bunco, cribbage, hand & foot, and pinochle are some of games offered regularly. Also offered are Mindfulness Meditation, Relaxation Yoga, and Cuesta Emeritus classes.

This month’s special events include: A Legal Aid Presentation; Hat Decorating with Micki; the 2nd Annual Unbirthday Party; Uncover your History with Local Artifacts; and Make your own Bathroom Spray with Essential Oils.

Please join the Paso Robles Senior Center in celebrating Older Americans Month by visiting us at 270 Scott St. or by calling (805) 237-3880 to get their full calendar of events.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast announces new CEO

brings knowledge of nonprofit and management experience to position

SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast (BGCMCC) has announced the appointment of Maria Fabula as its new chief executive officer (CEO), effective immediately. Maria Fabula brings experience in nonprofit management and a deep commitment to serving youth and families in the Central Coast community. With over two decades of leadership experience in the nonprofit sector, Fabula has a proven track record of driving organizational growth and program excellence. Prior to joining BGCMCC, she served in executive roles including at the Community Resource Center — a statewide organization serving all of Colorado — as the chief executive officer. Prior to that she was the regional manager for the NonProfit Support Center, serving nonprofits in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties.

“It’s truly an honor to become a member of the team at Boys & Girls Club of the Mid Central Coast,” Fabula said. “I’m incredibly excited to join an organization with such a strong legacy of empowering young people, backed by dedicated staff, exceptional board members, and generous donors.

“Having grown up in this community, I feel a deep connection and passion for its well-being, and I’m eager to make a meaningful contribution. Our youth encounter numerous challenges, and it is vital that we create avenues for their growth and development. I’m committed to expanding our positive impact throughout the communities of northern Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties. .”

Fabula’s appointment comes at a pivotal time for BGCMCC as the organization continues

to expand its impact and reach within the community. Her strategic vision, combined with her passion for youth development, promises to further strengthen BGCMCC’s position as a leading provider of afterschool and summer programming for children and teens.

“We are thrilled to welcome Maria to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast family,” said Dan Lillard, chair of the BGCMCC Board of Directors. “After a thorough, national search, we were excited about the number of excellent candidates who wanted to work with us, but Maria’s combination of nonprofit expertise, executive leadership, and strategic team building made her the ideal candidate for our organization. Her leadership experience, strategic mindset, and unwavering commitment to our mission make her the ideal candidate to lead our organization into its next chapter of growth and success.”

As CEO, Fabula will oversee all aspects of BGCMCC’s operations, including program development, fundraising, financial management, and community relations. She will work closely with the board of directors, staff, volunteers, and community stakeholders to advance BGCMCC’s mission and ensure that every young person in the Mid Central Coast region has access to the resources and opportunities they need to thrive.

Cheap Trick and Sublime with Rome have both been announced for performances in the Chumash Grandstand Arena

PASO ROBLES — The California Mid-State Fair has announced that Cheap Trick has been confirmed to perform in concert Friday, July 26, at 7:30 p.m. An Evening of Music & Wine with Cheap Trick will take place in the Chumash Grandstand Arena at the Paso Robles Event Center and is part of Michelob Ultra Concert Series.

Sublime with Rome have been confirmed to perform on Friday, July 19. An opening act will be announced at a later date. The show will take place at 7:30 p.m. in the Chumash Grandstand Arena at the Paso Robles Event Center and is part of Michelob Ultra Concert Series.

Cheap Trick:

Ticket prices for the show are $40 and $85 (Golden Circle) and will go on sale Friday, May 17, at 10 a.m. to the general public. If you were a table holder in 2023, table renewal information will be sent to you via email at a later date. If you are interested in putting your name on the waiting list for a table, please call the Fair Box Office at (805) 239-0655.

Cheap Trick, gearing up for their 50th anniversary, embodies rock ‘n’ roll excellence with their iconic blend of wit and melodies.

Founded in Rockford, Illinois, their influence spans decades, boasting over 40 Gold and Platinum certifications, numerous awards, and timeless hits like “Surrender” and “I Want You To Want Me.” Sublime with Rome: Ticket prices for this general admission show are $50 and will go on sale Friday, May 17, at 10 a.m. to the general public. Sublime with Rome, embarking on their

final tour, features an impressive lineup including Rome Ramirez, Joe Tomino, Brian Allen, and Gabrial McNair. With over 261 million all-time streams and 8 million monthly listeners, their hits like “Santeria” and “What I Got” continue to captivate audiences, alongside their latest album “Sublime with Rome.” New this year is a program called “Local Fan of the Fair” which will allow registered local fans one-hour-early access to purchase tickets. For more information about this early access visit MidStateFair.com. Tickets can be purchased on the California Mid-State Fair’s Official website at MidStateFair.com. The Box Office cannot guarantee the authenticity or validity of any tickets purchased outside of our official channel.

The 2024 California Mid-State Fair runs July 17 through July 28 and this year’s theme is “Wide Open Spaces!”

Fabula

Art Class participants (from left) Kay Hirons, Charlene Martyn, Jim Farmer, and Lisa King show off some of the class’ work. Photo provided by Paso Robles Senior Center

MARIA FABULA

Community welcomes home veterans from their ‘Tour of Honor’

duty in the Middle East was also on the tour STAFF REPORT

SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — Honor

Flight Central Coast welcomes home its Spring flight from their “Tour of Honor” in Washington D.C. It is not just a journey for veterans; it’s a reunion of family legacies and stories of service. Among the participants on this flight are numerous family members accompanying their veterans, adding a deeply personal and touching dimension to this experience.

In a display of familial pride and honor, this flight includes: 16 sons accompanying their fathers 11 daughters accompanying their fathers 11 grandchildren accompanying their veterans • 3 nephews with their uncles

Adding to the richness of this flight is the participation of San Luis Obispo District

Attorney Dan Dow, who recently returned from his own tour of duty in the Middle East. Accompanying a family member as a guardian, Dow displays the commitment and dedication to service that resonates within the community.

CONTACT INFO

P.O. Box 3120, Atascadero, CA 93423 (805)712-6356 atascaderogreyhound foundation.org

This flight also celebrates a record number of women veterans, including five women with over 50 years of collective service. These women embody courage, resilience, and dedication, and their presence adds a unique dimension to this historic journey.

The significance of this grand welcome home cannot be overstated, as the majority of our veterans are from the Vietnam era and did not receive a welcome home from their tours. Honor Flight Central Coast and Welcome Home Military Heroes are dedicated to providing them with the heartfelt reception they deserve.

A welcome home ceremony was held on

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AWARENESS - PREVENTION - INTERVENTION - EDUCATION

Wednesday, May 15, at the Santa Maria Airport at 9:10 p.m. Community members were invited to join in honoring the veterans and their families.

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.

Atascadero, CA 93442 (805)461-1504 contact@alffoodpantry.org alffoodpantry.org Monday - Friday 1 pm - 3 pm

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

CONTACT INFO

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

CONTACT INFO

Operation Surf 80 San Francisco St. Avila Beach, CA (805) 544-7873 info@operationsurf.org operationsurf.org

CONTACT INFO

6875 Union Road Paso Robles, CA 93446 (805) 237-3751 redwingshorse sanctuary.org

United Way of San Luis Obispo County’s programs deliver the education and resources that can help families succeed, in the present and for the next generation. Our work is centered on three impact areas that give people the best start for a successful life: Early Childhood Education, Family Financial Stability and Community Strengthening. Please join us! Together we can do our part to make a stronger community in SLO County that benefits us all.

DONATE: Invest in lasting change through a charitable donation at unitedwayslo.org/donate

VOLUNTEER: Find a volunteer opportunity that fits you at unitedwayslo.org/volunteer

TREE OF LIFE Pregnancy Care Center

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

SPRING BOOK SALE RETURNS TO THE PASO ROBLES CITY LIBRARY Book lovers rejoice! The Friends of the Paso Robles Library are excited to announce the return of their semi-annual Book Sale. Shoppers can browse books and magazines, collector sets, music CDs, DVDs, audiobooks, and purchase them by the inch, stacked up. Members of the Friends of the Library have access to the Early Bird Members Only day (but non-members can join at the door) Thursday, May 23 from 10 am to 6 pm. The public is then invited to shop for the remainder of the sale: Friday, May 24 from 10 am to 6 pm; and Saturday, May 25 from 10 am to 3 pm. There’s never any sales tax, and all proceeds of the sale go directly to the Paso Robles Library.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Call Anne Bell at 805-238-5562

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

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

LODGE NO. 2733

CONTACT INFO 1516 El Camino Real, Atascadero, Ca 93422 805-466-3557 www.elks2733.org

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.

Some of the Honor Flight group enjoy their time in Washington D.C. Photo by Rene Brill

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PUBLIC NOTICE

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20240759 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: SOUTH PAWS PET SALON, 7508 MORRO RD, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: BALINDA COULTER, 8660 MONTURA LN, ATASCADERO, CA 93422

If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ BALINDA COULTER

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 04/03/2024 TRANSACTING BUSINESS

DATE: NOT APPLICABLE

CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. ELAINA CANO, County Clerk By MSTEDDUM, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 04/03/2029 PUB: 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16/2024 LEGAL CM 218

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20240822 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: GOLDEN HILLS BOOKKEEPING, 935

RIVERSIDE AVENUE, SUITE 7B, PASO ROBLES, CALIFORNIA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION: GOLDEN HILLS, INC., 935 RIVERSIDE AVENUE, SUITE 7B, PASO ROBLES, CALIFORNIA 93446 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization CALIFORNIA I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ GOLDEN HILLS, INC., JULIE A. WHITMORE, SECRETARY This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 04/11/2024 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 11/04/2002

CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. ELAINA CANO, County Clerk By MKATZ, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 04/11/2029 PUB: 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16/2024 LEGAL CM 219

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20240833 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: A.M. SUN SOLAR AND ROOFING, 410 SHERWOOD ROAD, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION: A.M. SUN SOLAR, 410 SHERWOOD ROAD, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization CA I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.)

/S/ A.M. SUN SOLAR, MARK MILLER, CFO This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 04/12/2024 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 02/01/2024

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 GUGALDE, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 04/12/2029 PUB: 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16/2024 LEGAL CM 220

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20240817 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: BKB ELECTRIC, WIRERUN, 100 CREST DRIVE #49, PISMO BEACH, CA 93449, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: BRYAN KEITH BESOAIN, PO BOX 49, PISMO BEACH, CA 93448 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.)

/S/ BRYAN KEITH BESOAIN

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 04/11/2024 TRANSACTING BUSINESS

DATE: 04/11/2024

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 04/11/2029 PUB: 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16/2024 LEGAL CM 221

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20240846 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: ISSA’S CLEANING, 6407 ESTRELLA RD, SAN MIGUEL, CA 93451, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: MARIA ISABEL AGUILAR, 6407 ESTRELLA RD, SAN MIGUEL, CA 93451 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or

she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ MARIA ISABEL AGUILAR This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 04/16/2024 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: NOT APPLICABLE CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. ELAINA CANO, County Clerk By ATRUJILLO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 04/16/2029 PUB: 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16/2024 LEGAL CM 222

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20240872 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S)

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 (714) 730-2727 for information regarding the trustee’s sale, or visit this internet website www. servicelinkASAP.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 169322 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. A-4815813 05/02/2024, 05/09/2024, 05/16/2024 LEGAL CM 227

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: JUDITH ANN GIDDLE CASE NO. 24PR-0101

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of JUDDITH ANN GIDDLE. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by LAUREN NYSTROM in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN LUIS OBISPO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that LAUREN NYSTROM be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. 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: 05/21/24 at 9:02AM in Dept. 4 located at 1050 MONTEREY

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 a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner

JEFFREY SQUIRE - SBN 233854 2536 SELROSE LANE SANTA BARBARA, CA 93109, Telephone (805)676-1979 LEGAL CM 239

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-23972702-CL Order No.: FIN-23009418 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/20/2018. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in

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secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the No-

tice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. B ENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT

DUE. Trustor(s): Neal Jeffrey Moses and Arline Margaret Moses, husband and wife and David Jerome Mackle and Charlene Mackle, husband and wife, all as joint tenants Recorded: 8/28/2018 as Instrument No. 2018035581 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of SAN LUIS OBISPO County, California; Date of Sale: 6/7/2024 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: At the County of San Luis Obispo General Services Building, 1087 Santa Rosa St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. Breezeway facing Santa Rosa Street Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $474,011.70

The purported property address is: 840 MADRONE ST, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 018-331-013 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL

BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWN-

ER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800-280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this internet website http:// www.qualityloan.com using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-23972702-CL . Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on

the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 800-2802832 , or visit this internet website http://www. qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-23-972702-

CL to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase.

NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE

OWNER-OCCUPANT: Any prospective owner-occupant as defined in Section 2924m of the California Civil Code who is the last and highest bidder at the trustee’s sale shall provide the required affidavit or declaration of eligibility to the auctioneer at the trustee’s sale or shall have it delivered to QUALITY

LOAN SERVICE CORPORA-

TION by 5 p.m. on the next business day following the trustee’s sale at the address set forth in the below signature block. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the

real property only. Date: QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION 2763 Camino Del Rio S San Diego, CA 92108 619645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800-280-2832 Or Login to: http://www. qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318

QUALITY LOAN SERVICE

CORPORATION . TS No.: CA-23-972702-CL IDSPub #0202090 5/9/2024 5/16/2024 5/23/2024 LEGAL CM 226

PUBLIC NOTICE APN: 040-288-031 TS No.: 22-01398CA TSG Order No.: 220701783-CAVOIVV NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE UNDER DEED OF TRUST YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED JANUARY 19, 2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Affinia Default Services, LLC, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded January 31, 2006 as Document No.: 2006007126 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of San Luis Obispo County, California, executed by: Michael D. Arthurs, a married man, as his sole and separate property, as Trustor, will be sold AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER for cash (payable in full at time of sale by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said deed of trust in the property situated in said county and state, and as more fully described in the above referenced deed of trust. Sale Date: June 4, 2024 Sale Time: 11:00 AM Sale Location: In the breezeway adjacent to the County General Services Building, 1087 Santa Rosa Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408 File No:2201398CA;9462-5537 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 648 Ventana del Robles, Templeton, CA 93465. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made in an “AS IS” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by

said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $148,954.87 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, 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, (916) 939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this internet website, www. nationwideposting.com, for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, T.S.# 22-01398CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (916)

LEGAL

Public

Date: June 12, 2024 Time: 7:00 pm Place:SLO County Fire Station 50 6055 Webster Road Creston, CA 93432

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

1. The District has prepared a proposed final budget for fiscal year 2024/25 which is available for inspection on-line at: http://www.groundsquir

939-0772, or visit this internet website www. nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case 2201398CA 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. File No:2201398CA;9462-5537 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. For Trustee Sale Information Log On To: www.nationwideposting.com or Call: (916) 939-0772. Dated: April 22, 2024 By: Omar Solorzano Foreclosure Associate Affinia Default Services, LLC 301 E. Ocean Blvd., Suite 1720 Long Beach, CA 90802 (833) 290-7452 NPP0459692 To: ATASCADERO NEWS 05/09/2024, 05/16/2024, 05/23/2024 LEGAL CM 238 SAN MIGUEL COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEARBY GIVEN THAT THE San Miguel Community Services District Board of Directors will hold a public hearing on: Thursday, May 23th, 2024 at 6:00 P.M. at 601 12th Street San Miguel, California 93451 , to consider adopting the Final Budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. You can view the proposed Final Budget at the San Miguel Community Services District offices located at 1765 Bonita Place or online at: https:// www.sanmiguelcsd.org. The Board of Directors will meet on Thursday, May 23rd, 2024, at 6:00 p.m., to adopt the Final Budget. Any person may appear and be heard regarding any budget item or adding any item to the Final Budget. The Board may continue the hearing on the budget. For additional information please contact Board Clerk/Accounts Manager Tamara Parent tamara.parent@sanmiguelcsd.org.

This notice is published pursuant to Government Code section 61110. BY ORDER OF THE SAN MIGUEL COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS Kelly Dodds, District General Manager

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WORSHIP DIRECTORY

ATASCADERO GOSPEL CHAPEL

8205 Curbaril Ave. (corner of Curbaril & Atascadero Ave.): Sunday service at 10:30 a.m. Ted Mort, Pastor. (805) 466-0175. atascaderogospelchapel.org

Awakening Ways Center for Spiritual Living A New Thought Spiritual Community. Living the Consciously Awakened Life. Rev. Elizabeth Rowley Hogue Sunday 10:00am at the Pavilion 9315 Pismo Way, Atascadero (805) 391-4465. awakeningways.org

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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.

GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH

535 Creston Road., Paso Robles ; (805) 238-3549 ; Dr. Gary M. Barker, Pastor; Goal of church: To teach Believers to love God and people.; Sundays: 9 a.m. Sunday School; 10 a.m. Fellowship; 10:30 a.m. Service; 6 p.m. Eve Service; Wednesdays: 7 p.m. prayer meeting.

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.

Be included in the Atascadero News & Paso Robles Press Worship Directory for an entire year at $175

he Printery Foundation is asking you to “Show Us Your Talent” on Friday, Aug. 9, at the Printery Outdoor Stage, 6351 Olmeda Avenue, Atascadero. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the show starts at 6:30 p.m. Food will be available for purchase by Trattoria di LUCA. General admission tickets will be $10 at the door, or are available on the website atascaderoprintery.org. To enter as a talent email Brenda at dbmjmay@aol.com. Proceeds will benefit the nonprofit Atascadero Printery Foundation.

The North County Veterans Poker Run, hosted by American Legion Riders, Chapter 50, 240 Scott St., Paso Robles, is being planned for Sunday, Sept. 8 this year. In addition,

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I’m really hard on myself.

Always have been. I spend a lot of time thinking about all the mistakes I’ve made in my life; all the cows I bought but shouldn’t have and the ones I should’ve bought but didn’t. Rolling a forklift over an embankment; burning my 6-year-old hand on the hot exhaust stack on my dad’s Kenworth; rounding over the threads on a half-million dollar compressor in the oilfields; thinking I could make a living in the cattle business without any land or money; throwing an egg at the principal’s daughter and getting kicked out of school for three days as a result. I think you get the picture.

Every time I get depressed and down on myself, I realize that there’s a good chance that most of what is good in American life came about as a result of someone’s mistake. This goes all the way back to our beginning; after all, Christopher Colum -

In Daniel 3, we find a familiar story, which is often referred to as “The Three Hebrew Boys.”

A quick backstory: Jerusalem was besieged by King Nebuchadnezzer of Babylon, which was the first of three invasions and the beginning of the captivity of Judah. A bunch of good-looking and clever young Hebrew men were taken to be trained as the Chaldeans to ultimately serve in the king’s court. Four of these were Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah. The latter three were later to be better known with new names the king gave them: Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. Because of the wisdom and favor of God that rested on them, the four of them moved up the ladder of leadership and

there will be music, Trike and Side Car Motorcycle Show, and the Central Coast Roller Derby Girls. Proceeds will benefit Chapter 50’s support of Veterans and local charities. All bikes and cars are welcome to join in the Run. More information can be found at chapter50pasorobles@ gmail.com

The recipe for this week is from my friend and neighbor, Sheila Noyes. She and her husband John entertained us for lunch on Mother’s Day weekend and served one of the most delicious lasagnas I’ve ever tasted. She shared that the basic recipe is from Ina Garten’s “Family Style” Cookbook, published in 2002.

Lasagna with Turkey Sausage Ingredients:

2 tablespoons olive oil

• 1 cup chopped yellow onion

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 1/2 pounds sweet Italian turkey sausage, casings removed

1 28-ounce can crushed

tomatoes in tomato puree

• 1 6- ounce can tomato paste

1/4 cup chopped fresh flatleaf parsley, divided 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves

• Kosher salt

• Freshly ground black pepper

• 1/2 pound lasagna noodles 15 ounces ricotta cheese

3 to 4 ounces creamy goat cheese, crumbled 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus 1/4 cup for sprinkling

• 1 extra-large egg, lightly beaten

• 1 pound fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Heat olive oil in large (10-to-12inch) skillet. Add onion and cook for 5 minutes over medium-low heat, until translucent. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Add sausage and cook over medium-low heat, breaking with a fork, for 8 to 10 minutes,

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bus meant to sail to Asia, not America.

In 1886 a pharmacist was trying to concoct a tonic for people who were tired, nervous or had sore teeth. When he and his assistant tasted the concoction they found it to be lip-smacking good. When the assistant cooked up a second batch he made the mistake of using carbonated water instead of water and today people all over the world drink over a billion cans and bottles a day of Coca-Cola.

I think you can guess what William Frisbee invented after making the mistake of ordering far too many pie pans for his baking company in Connecticut. Kimberly Clark was in the business of making filters for gas masks in World War I, but after the war ended, they had so many left over they advertised the filters to women for taking off their makeup at night. When the women complained that their husbands were using them to blow their noses in, Kleenex was invented.

When one of the workers forgot to turn off a soap making machine when he left for lunch too much air got into the soap.

When the worker returned to work he discovered that his mistake produced a soap that floated on water. People really liked it because it came to the top of the tub when they lost it ... and Ivory Soap was born.

When Ruth Wakefield was using a cookie recipe dating back to the 1830s, she didn’t have any chocolate powder, so she cut up a Nestle chocolate bar, thinking it would melt. When she took the cookies out of the oven chocolate chip cookies were invented and a grateful nation has gobbled them up ever since. Charles Goodyear was trying create a rubber that didn’t melt if it got too hot or shatter when it got too cold when he accidentally dropped a blob of rubber that mixed with sulfur on a hot stove. Today you ride on the result. Just think, had it not been for his mistake there’d be no Goodyear blimp at football games!

In 1903 when a shipload of coffee beans from Europe to America got waterlogged Dr. Ludwig Roselius roasted the beans anyway and accidentally discovered they were 97 percent caffeine-free. Potato chips came about in 1853 when a chef named George Crum lost patience

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became leaders in Babylon themselves.

King Nebuchadnezzer sets up a huge golden idol and commands everyone to bow down and worship it whenever they hear the band strike up and play. There were many Jews who refused to compromise and bow to a lifeless idol. But Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego were picked out specifically to be ratted out by some Chaldeans. Under no circumstances were they going to crack and worship any god but the One True God; not even under a threat of death. The consequence of not bowing was to be thrown into a furnace of blazing fire! The king was enraged at their righteous defiance! But he gave them one more chance while simultaneously challenging their faith by asking, “What god could deliver you out of my hands?”

These guys’ response was straight up fire. They didn’t even address the king by his title. I can hear them shaking their heads and with a slight chuckle, “O Nebuchadnezzar, we don’t have to answer you. Our God

or until no longer pink. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, 2 tablespoons of parsley, the basil, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt , and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Simmer, uncovered, over medium-low heat, for 15 to 20 minutes, until thickened. Meanwhile, fill a large bowl with the hottest tap water. Add noodles and allow them to sit in water for 20 minutes. Drain. In a medium bowl, combine ricotta, goat cheese, 1 cup of Parmesan, the egg, remaining 2 tablespoons parsley, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Set aside.

To Assemble: Ladle 1/3 of sauce into 9x12x2-inch rectangular baking dish, spreading sauce over bottom of dish. Add layers as follows: half pasta, half mozzarella, half ricotta, and 1/3 of sauce. Add the rest of pasta, mozzarella, ricotta, and finally, sauce. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Bake for 30 minutes until sauce is bubbling. Barbie Butz is an independent columnist for The Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press; you can email her at bbutz1@outlook.com

with a frequent customer who constantly complained that his French fries were too thick. So as a joke Crum sliced a potato into paper-thin slices and the customer and everyone else loved his potato chips. (You gotta love that chips were invented by a guy named Crum!)

Post-It Notes were mistakenly invented in 1968 when a 3M researcher was trying to make a better adhesive and ended up with one that was hardly sticky at all. Another 3M researcher was a member of his church choir and used the semi-sticky glue on book marks in his hymnal and now one wonders how we ever lived without Post-It Notes. I could go on and on. Penicillin was the result of a mistake, as was the pacemaker. Mistakes aren’t always bad things and in fact, if you read about all the mistakes that resulted in wonderful and even life-saving products, one realizes that maybe the key to success in life is to make more mistakes more often. But I could be mistaken about that.

Lee Pitts is an independent columnist for The Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press; you can email them at leepitts@leepittsbooks.com.

can deliver us from this fire of yours, and He will. But even if He doesn’t, we are not going to serve your gods or worship this idol you made.” Even if. Well, sure enough these boys were bound up. The king had the furnace turned up seven times hotter. (This is before electricity; fire is fire. I don’t know how they made it hotter.) They were thrown into the furnace fully clothed. In fact, it was so hot, that the men who threw them into the furnace died on the spot!

The Bible says they fell into the midst of the fire still tied up. The king jumped up in astonishment when he saw with his own eyes the boys loosed and walking around the fire. It gets better.

There weren’t just three men walking in the fire. There was a fourth man in the fire. He looked like the Son of God.

While in the fire (metaphorically the intense trials we go through) they were able to get up unbound because their bondages (what’s holding you back or keeping you locked down) were burned off by what was meant to damage, wound, hurt, and ulti-

mately kill them. Can you relate? King Nebuchadnezzar ordered the guys to come out of the furnace. When they came out, not only were they obviously still alive, but not a hair on their head was singed, their clothes were not damaged, and they didn’t even have the smell of fire on them. The king acknowledged and blessed the One True God and threatened with physical violence anyone who would speak anything offensive against God. These three men were so devoted to their God, that even if God didn’t do what they expected, they trusted God would know best and they still wouldn’t bow to anyone or anything else no matter what.

Remember this my friends: When you put your trust in God, God will deliver you; or He will go with you through the fire, then deliver you. Daniel 3:28 And you’ll come out without even smelling like smoke.

Sarah-Kate Duran is an independent columnist for The Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press; you can email them at alphabeth@tcsn.net

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Atascadero High School boys volleyball wins CIF championship

Other AHS sports capture league titles

By CHRISTIANNA MARKS

ATASCADERO —

Atascadero High School (AHS) has a lot to be proud of this sports season. On Thursday, May 9, the Atascadero boys volleyball team won the CIF Central Section Division III championship by beating a familiar foe, the Paso Robles Bearcats. The Greyhounds won it with a three-game sweep by scores of 25-13, 25-18, and 28-26. The team, as a whole, had six aces, 37 kills, nine blocks, and 41 digs during the match.

“When we started the boys volleyball program at AHS two years ago, we only won one game,” said head coach James Silva. “We were ranked last in our league and in the Central Section. But with so many sophomores on the team, I had this season circled in my mind as the year we would have a chance to do something special. Going worst to first with basically the same group of guys has been so special.”

The volleyball team will be celebrated with a parade later this month, though dates have not been confirmed.

AHS’s track and field also had a great season, coming in as the boys Ocean League champions and girls Ocean League runners-up.

“That was because we had one of our most dedicated groups in years,” stated Coach Ben Tomasini. “Particularly, the seniors were a hard-working and talented group.”

The Greyhound golf team also had success on the green as they became the 2024 CCAA Mountain League champions.

“The 2024 golf team had a great season. With five returners and two freshmen adding to the mix, we weren’t sure what we would have, but on paper

[we] looked good. We knew after a few practices that this team had potential and looked forward to seeing how they did in our league,” said Coach Joseph Davis. “The best part about this team is its character and its will-

ingness to practice and improve their game. That dedication to improve their golf game and try to make the team better was rewarded with a league championship and a 3rd place finish in division 3 CIF.”

At the end of April, diver Marlie Cazier became the Mountain League champion and went on to compete in CIF, representing AHS at Clovis West High School on May 1 and 2.

May 2, at State Qualifiers and placed sixth,” stated Coach Alyx Truax. “What a way to finish out this year before heading down

them. Very proud of this girl,” Congratulations to all the Greyhounds on their accomplishments this year.

From left: The Atascadero High boys volleyball team celebrates its

Robles in the final; AHS diver Marlie Cazier (right) became the Mountain League champion and went on to compete

championship in 2024. Photos by Rick Evans and contributed