Accusations of council campaign sign tampering met with conflicting stories at meeting
Candidate Michael Rivera accuses City Councilmember Sharon Roden of removing his sign from storefront
By CAMILLE DEVAUL camille@atascaderonews.com
PASO ROBLES —
There were no action items on the agenda this week for the Tuesday, Sept. 3, Paso Robles City Council meeting. With Mayor John Hamon attending virtually, council approved the consent agenda with no issues.
Items including on this week’s consent agenda included:
Approval of Aug. 20, 2024, City Council Meeting
Minutes
• Receipt of Advisory Body
Minutes
• Amendment to Conflict of Interest Code of the City of El Paso de Robles Pursuant to the Political Reform Act
Two of the team’s first-year members scored within the top 10 individuals at the contest
By PRHS FFA CHAPTER
PASO ROBLES — The Paso Robles Livestock Judging Team members recently made a significant mark at the Chico State Livestock Camp, showcasing their skills and dedication while gaining invaluable experience in the world of livestock evaluation. The camp, hosted by California State University, Chico, brought together aspiring young livestock judges from various regions to hone their skills under the guidance of experienced professionals in the field. The Paso Robles team, composed of Priscilla Utter, Briley Bowen, Liam Clark, Maddie Gardner, Reese Ponti, and Reese Raymond, was eager to participate, eager to learn, and ready to demonstrate its abilities.
Throughout the camp, participants engaged in hands-on activities, includ -
The Atascadero Chamber of Commerce announces three finalists for Woman of Influence North County
The 2024 wINC will be announced on Oct. 3
By CHRISTIANNA MARKS christianna@pasoroblespress.com
ATASCADERO — The Atascadero Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with Atascadero’s chapter of the American Association of University Women, has announced three women as their 2024 nominees for Woman of Influence North County (wINC). This is the second year the wINC luncheon will take place, but this will officially be the fourth Woman of Influence. Over 35 women
were nominated this year before being narrowed down to the top three.
The selection of the top three contenders was made with a blind vote by a committee of around 10 people. All the defining identifiers, including names, dates, and business names, were excluded from the women’s stories so that no bias could be part of the voting process.
“There was a committee that got together and voted and then it was an hour discussion after we voted,” said Julie Matthews, the Chamber’s VP of membership and special projects. “These three women literally rose to the top.”
This year’s three nominees impact the community around us in huge ways, and North County wouldn’t be what it is without them.
Young Won is the CEO of Angels Group Home in Paso Robles, where she provides a supportive place for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to thrive. She started the group home after giving birth to a daughter with Down syndrome. The residential care facility gives residents the space to improve their quality of life and gain independence in a safe space.
“I am very honored and surprised at
being nominated and being in the top three nominees for the wINC Recognition Award. I did what I had to do out of necessity for my daughter; my love for her and the grace of God is what has motivated me through the years,” said Won. “It has not been easy for several reasons. There was the language barrier: English is my second language, Korean being my first. Also, I had to leave all my friends in Korea when I married Vanessa’s father and came to the United States in 1996. However, God is faithful, and He eventually brought some of my friends and
By CHRISTIANNA MARKS christianna@pasoroblespress.com
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August, The North County Restaurant Group (NCRG) and ALF Food Pantry teamed up for a month-long fundraiser that ended up raising $3,500 for the nonprofit and brought in multiple future volunteers for San Luis Obispo County’s largest all-volunteer organization.
The collaboration started when ALF Food Pantry Board Member Lynne Martin, and the NCRG Controller Tara Tedeschi, randomly met and struck up a conversation, and the rest is history.
“It was actually quite serendipitous. I was at one of our establishments, Colony Sandwich Co., grabbing lunch and sat down next to Lynne and a
From left: Elissa Williams, Yessenia Echevarria, and Young Won are the three finalists for the Woman of Influence North County. Photo by Hayley Mattson/PRP
Kathy Bennet of ALF Food Pantry is shown at Street Side Ale House during the nonprofit fundraiser. Contributed Photo.
Members of the Paso Robles Livestock Judging Team (from left) Maddie Gardner, Reese Ponti, Reese Raymond, Briley Bowen, Priscilla Utter, and Liam Clark are shown at the Chico State Livestock Camp. Photo provided by PRHS FFA
relatives to the States, and I have been able to employ them. It has become a group effort. I get great satisfaction seeing my daughter thrive because of my efforts and those of others, knowing that we are empowering my daughter and other young women by giving them opportunities for work, recreation, and socialization. But most of all, they can live in a safe and accepting environment in one of our homes.”
Elissa Williams is the owner and a broker at Remax Success in Templeton. Not only does she impact those around her through being their broker, but she also makes sure that her professional achievements bleed into her charity efforts, which bring positive changes to those in the community around her.
“What an incredible honor to be nominated for such a prestigious award and recognition. To bring attention to the accomplishments and impact women have in our communities is amazing. Last year’s nominees do such incredible work to improve the lives of others,”
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stated Williams. “This is quite humbling and rewarding at the same time to be included in their company. I am proud of the work women do to further our communities and, mostly, as we just go about our lives. And that others notice and would go through the effort to actually nominate. Yes, quite an honor.”
Yessenia Echevarria is the founder of Mujeres de Accion (Women of Action), which focuses on advocacy concerning ethnic studies, bridging language barriers for those in our community and building inclusivity with her grassroots organization. She also advocated for the Latino community and providing spaces for her culture to thrive. Now, Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated in the Paso Robles City Park and has been for the last three years because of her commitment to her community. Echevarria’s mother and the way she interacted with her own commmunity while she was younger had a strong impact on what she does now.
“I feel so humbled in just knowing that I’m on the right track. To see the impact we made and how lives are being touched. I think that’s the real measurement of the actionable work that is being done. To see how the impact is being made for individuals and, most
importantly, the community as a whole,” said Echevarria. “There’s moments like this today where it’s like, I get to hear how the work is impacting others and it feels good to recognize that it’s working. That it’s motivating and inspiring others.”
The second annual wINC luncheon will be held on Oct. 3 at 11:30 a.m. at Springhill Suites and Marriott in Atascadero. All three of these fantastic women will share their hearts with the audience, and other speakers will be there as well. At the luncheon’s conclusion, the 2024 Woman of Influence will officially be announced.
“We are honored to recognize these exceptional women who are making an impact not only in the industries in which they work, but also making a difference in the lives of others. Their contributions of service in our community embody the spirit of leadership and empowerment. We invite the community to celebrate with us at the Women of Influence North County luncheon and get to know these women who are driving positive change,” added Matthews.
To find out more about wINC, buy tickets to the luncheon, or learn more about the Atascadero Chamber of Commerce, go to atascaderochamber.org/women-of-influence-north-county
“The Chico State Livestock Camp was an incredible opportunity for us,” said Chapter President Briley Bowen. “My favorite part was getting to develop my reasons and better my understanding of different classes.”
ing evaluating different livestock breeds, understanding conformation standards, and learning the intricacies of oral reasoning. The Paso Robles team members were particularly impressed with the expert instruction it received.
The camp also emphasized the importance of teamwork and communication skills, which are essential in livestock judging competitions. Team members participated in mock judging contests, where they practiced articulating their evaluations clearly and confidently. The Paso Robles Livestock
friend of hers. We got to chatting, and I found out she was involved with ALF, and she had actually been wanting to get in touch with somebody, one of our restaurants, and we got to talking, and we came up with a plan,” said Tedeschi. “They were fantastic,” said Martin of the NCRG. “Tara is a marvelously organized person, and she worked each week with me and each of them, whatever restaurant was next, and we met with the managers, and they were gracious and lovely and put up our signs and everything for us to alert people about the event.”
Martin added that NCRG also did a ton of social media campaigning and did all they could to promote the fundraiser, which donated 10 percent of each Wednesday’s participating restaurant’s proceeds. The NCRG’s participating dining establishments were Street Side Ale House, Guest House Grill, Jacks Bar and Grill, and Cielo.
“Part of our mission statement, as a whole, with NCRG and the owners Eric Peterson and Trevor LaSalle is to give back to the community in any way we can. Try to be involved in and keep ourselves relevant but also be involved in the community. So it was a great opportunity to meet Lynne,” added Tedeschi. “It was fabulous. They
Furtherance of the Recycled Water Project
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Receipt of Warrant Register
• Approval of a Resolution
Authorizing the Purchase of Three New Fire and Emergency Services Vehicles
• Approval of a Resolution
Awarding Construction Contract to Professional Meters, Inc. for the Automatic Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Water Meter Retrofit Project Approval of a Resolution Making Findings Pursuant to Government Code § 51292 for the Placement of Public Improvements in an Agricultural Preserve in
Approval of a Construction Contract to Kies and Son Construction, Inc. for the Veteran’s/ Senior Center Patio Shade Structure Project However, the meeting kicked off in public comment when one City Councilmember was accused of removing another candidate’s sign on Labor Day. During public comment, Michael Rivera, who is running for City Council representing District 3, accused current City Councilmember Sharon Roden of removing his sign from a local business’s storefront in Downtown Paso Robles. Roden is also running, for reelection, representing District 1.
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Judging Team’s hard work paid off at this event. Two of the team’s first-year members scored within the top 10 individuals at the contest. Congratulations to Liam Clark for being the third-high individual for the Junior Division and Reese Raymond for being the sixth-high individ-
[ALF Food Pantry] were all very kind and respectful of our patrons who were visiting our establishments.”
During the fundraiser, ALF Food Pantry was also on hand, and at each location, they set up a booth with volunteers taking shifts from opening to closing.
“One of the most impactful aspects of this was the opportunity to speak with people as they came into the restaurants. We were able to acquaint people with ALF Food Pantry and the work that we do,” added Martin.
Multiple members of the community expressed interest in volunteering with ALF Food Pantry while meeting their representatives. ALF Food Pantry
Rivera read the following statement, adding that he reached out to Roden, but she did not return his phone call: “Yesterday, after my wife and I attended a luncheon meeting downtown, we witnessed Councilmember Sharon Roden removing my sign in front of a business on 13th Street that I had permission to have there by the business owner ... more disturbing is that after removing my sign she placed her campaign sign where mine had been and zip tied it to the public fencing.” Roden wasted no time to respond to Rivera’s comments. When he concluded, Roden explained that on Monday, she and a friend went to another friend’s business who had
ual in the Novice Division. They returned home with new techniques, improved skills, and a renewed sense of determination to excel in future competitions.
As the livestock industry continues to evolve, events like the Chico State Livestock Camp play a crucial role in preparing the next generation of agricultural leaders. The Paso Robles Livestock Judging Team is excited to apply what it has learned as it prepares for upcoming competitions, showcasing its dedication to the art of livestock evaluation and its love for agriculture.
also received cash donations outside of the funds raised by the NCRG because it was allowed to have presents at the fundraiser locations. Though totals from those additional donations have not been calculated, Martin estimated that they raised close to an extra $800. This would bring the total raised for ALF in the month of August to over $4,000.
Martin said that the fundraiser was a huge success due to it being a team effort and also wanted to thank the Atascadero News/Paso Robles Press and KSBY for media coverage. She added that due to the coverage, more people showed up for the fundraiser and their website traffic went up expodentially.
promised her the space Rivera mentions for her sign.
According to Roden, she asked the friend if she could still have the space, and the unnamed friend and owner of the business, told Roden she could remove the sign and take the space for herself.
“I said I can’t touch their sign, and I did not ... I never touched your sign,” Roden said, addressing Rivera directly.
According to Roden, her friend, who is the owner of the business, was seen removing Rivera’s sign by Rivera, who asked the friend why the sign was being removed. Roden said the friend told Rivera that the space was promised to Roden. Roden reaffirmed, “I never
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ALF Food Pantry has been operating for 40 years, and in 2023, they distributed close to 700,000 pounds of much-needed, nutrition-filled food to community members in need. For more information, to make a donation, or to volunteer, head to alffoodpantry.com.
Tedeschi also said that NCRG is always on the lookout for community members and organizations to work with on fundraisers and that the group is always open to putting new events on its calendar. To find out more about NCRG or inquire about collaborating, go to northcountyrestaurantgroup.com.
touched his sign. To say so is a complete untruth.”
Also during Rivera’s statement, he mentioned Councilman Steve Gregory having a sign appear next to Roden’s. Gregory is the District 3 incumbent, running against Rivera.
Rivera claimed that Gregory’s sign was attached to city fencing, which is against policy for candidates. However, he said, “To his credit, his sign was removed pretty quickly. My question is who put it up?”
Since Gregory was mentioned in Rivera’s statement, he followed Roden with his own comment, “I did make a mistake assuming that the fence was his and not the city’s, and I removed it within 10 minutes of the phone
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call ... I completely have full etiquette and responsibility and respect for everyone running for office.”
Rivera claimed the incident as election interference, saying that the act of removing his sign was a “direct challenge to our election laws and a complete disrespect to a candidate.”
Another public speaker introduced herself as Katie Hoffman and said she was with Roden during the incident.
Hoffman addressed council, saying, “She [Roden] did not remove it, nor did I. And I just wanted to make that clarification for the record.”
The next Paso Robles City Council meeting is scheduled for Sept. 17 at 6:30 p.m.
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Two SLO County District Attorney’s Office employees honored for being the Best
Eric Dobroth and JT Camp honored by the California District Attorneys Association
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY
— Two employees of the SLO County District Attorney’s (DA) Office were honored in August for their outstanding ability, professional dedication, and personal sacrifice, earning them the respect and acknowledgment of their peers statewide.
in the State
California Army National Guard’s 40th Infantry Division’s mission in the Middle East. Dobroth served as Acting District Attorney from September of 2023 through April of this year. Camp was a key investigator involved in the prosecution of Paul Flores for the murder of Kristin Smart.
“These awards are a testament to the level of devotion they have exemplified in their service to the community,” said County Administrative Officer Matt Pontes. “San Luis Obispo County is lucky to have the level of talent we have in these two exemplary public servants.”
The California District Attorneys Association honored Assistant District Attorney Eric Dobroth as Prosecutor of the Year this week at the organization’s annual conference in Carlsbad. Assistant Chief Investigator JT Camp received the Investigator of the Year honors. The presentations were at the Association’s annual conference in Carlsbad.
“We know the quality of character and level of dedication we have serving
within our office,” said SLO County District Attorney Dan Dow, “but it’s always nice to see our people being recognized at this level by their peers.”
Dobroth assumed the main leadership role of the DA’s office during Dow’s absence while the district attorney was called into active with the
Last year, former County Prosecutor Christopher Peuvrelle received the Prosecutor of the Year award for his work on the Flores case as well, making it two years in a row the County of San Luis Obispo has been honored for having the Prosecutors of the Year.
Retired Army veteran Leo Castillo announces candidacy for Paso Robles School Board
Castillo aims to enhance school board transparency and support for Paso Robles educators and families
PASO ROBLES — Leo Castillo, a retired Army veteran of 22 years, has officially announced his candidacy for the Paso Robles School Board in the upcoming election on Nov. 5. Having lived in Paso Robles for over a decade, Castillo has consistently and intimately been involved in the local community.
His commitment to the idea of “it takes a village” is prevalent in his actions. Having sat on nonprofit boards like The Paso Robles Youth Arts Center as a member and board president for six years, the Boys & Girls Club of the Central Coast for one year, a planning commissioner for the City of Paso Robles for two years, and the current Veterans of Foreign Wars Post Commander Post 10965 to name a few.
After his retirement, Castillo was drawn to working with the youth and completed his internship at Almond Acres Charter Academy. After three
years, he moved on to an opportunity at Camp Roberts as a federal technician with a specialization in logistics management. Castillo has a desire to do for others and make an impact on those around him in a positive and meaningful way.
“I am running for a seat at the table to aid a panel in an optimal way that aims to ameliorate past sufferings that were felt up until 2022,” Castillo said. He is hopeful to bring a perspective of accountability, family support, and, most of all, efficiency to construct a cohesive-
ness between the corpus of the district and the community to create a stronger communal body that is palpable for all Paso Robles residents.”
Castillo plans to emphasize community engagement to build a more transparent board for the community and to support the hardworking teachers, staff, students, and families that assist in raising our youth in our small town. This is their village.
Castillo has always relied on “his village,” being a military man and not always having family near it. He has taken members of his community to
Local activists forming national group
National Offshore-wind Opposition Alliance starting a movement to fight offshore wind energy projects
MORRO BAY — An activist organization that sprang up organically in Morro Bay is being joined by similar groups in other states, gelling into a nationwide movement to fight offshore wind energy projects.
The “National Offshore-wind Opposition Alliance,” or NOOA, just recently chose a nine-member board of directors and is setting up as a nonprofit public benefit corporation (a 501[c]3), according to Mandy Davis, an environmental activist who, along with three others, started The REACT Alliance to fight offshore floating wind projects being pursued now for a nearly 400-square mile patch of ocean, 20-30 miles off the coast of San Simeon.
Davis laughs and readily admits the NOOA name is a play on the acronym of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration or NOAA, the federal agency that is supposed to protect the ocean environment.
“It is a bit of a dig,” she said. “But it also has a functional aspect.” She explained that with the name NOOA, when someone searches online for “offshore wind,” the NOOA link will appear right below the NOAA link.
It’s a marketing tool that the marketing-savvy Davis is familiar with. The movement, she said, started years ago on the East Coast, when offshore wind projects were first proposed, and have now advanced to the point where they are installing them, in some cases with disastrous results.
Davis points out that right now, off Nantucket, Massachusetts, a Vineyard Wind turbine’s 250-foot long fan blade broke apart on July 13, washing thousands of pieces of square-foot flotsam and closing public beaches. Large sections of the blade have been recovered by the
Coast Guard floating offshore from Martha’s Vineyard.
Opposition groups, including commercial fishing interests, have been working from the start to stop this industrialization of the oceans, including the accumulation of manmade noise, which is something Davis said she has been focused on for years.
She notes that BOEM (the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, which is under NOAA’s umbrella), has put out maps showing the locations of potential offshore wind energy sites and when they started REACT, there were a scattering of red locator dots.
“The map now looks like a cancer growing,” Davis said. “The red dots are everywhere; like it’s metastasizing.”
She added that with every dot, “there are several organizations, foundations, and research organizations [fighting the projects]. So it made total sense to form a national alliance.”
Davis said she and a handful of others started REACT Alliance, “with the intentions of taking it national.”
She likens the fight to a David-and-Goliath struggle. “But this is a much bigger David, so we need a helluva lot bigger slingshot,” she said.
Davis notes how the wind companies have engaged and even paid some large environmental groups, and are getting their blind support.
“Saro [Rizzo, an attorney and REACT Alliance board member], and I talked about it,” Davis said. So she started contacting other groups and interested people, like scientists, to move forward with it.
They recently had their first big media exposure, an article in Reuters. “After the Reuters article came out,” Davis said of the response, “it’s proof positive this is going to make a difference.”
She stressed that NOOA is a “single-issue alliance,” which is spelled out in their Mission Statement and bylaws. The new group is non-political, non-religious, and will not allow fossil fuel companies, or their proponents, to become members.
Its motto is “No projects,” Davis explained. “No mitigation period.”
With a national alliance, which Davis said already has four opposition groups signed on, “is a much bigger story, a bigger group. We’ll have more clout.”
As a single-issue alliance, Davis said they can maintain focus and clarity, as well as their credibility.
She said these offshore wind companies are being deceptive. The OSW companies claim opponents “are funded by fossil fuels,” Davis said. “It’s the offshore wind companies that are funded by fossil fuels; the irony in that is extreme.”
Like REACT Alliance, NOOA is working on a shoestring budget, and blessed with many talented people volunteering their time.
“Everything is being done pro bono,” Davis said. “We’re doing it for free.” The alliance has people adept at legal issues, marketing, and website design, who are all contributing. They will do that with the national alliance, too.
NOOA had its first meeting online via Zoom, where the group members nailed down a name, a logo, a charter and mission statement. The next meeting, she said, would be in early September, when she said they will discuss strategies, direction, and funding, which will be a big hurdle.
“I’m excited about it,” Davis said. “I’m excited because everyone else is excited about it. [But] It has been on the overwhelming side.”
As a veteran environmental activist for the oceans, Davis is shocked by what she’s seen happening with offshore wind, namely the government’s complete acquiescence to industry.
“Never in my life have I seen such industry and government spin,” Davis said. “It’s mind-blowing.”
NOAA is not doing its job, she added, BOEM’s process is insufficient and, along with the Coastal Commission, all the agencies have “bit the dust and are not doing their jobs.”
She noted that through REACT, she or someone from that group has gone to all the Coastal Commission meetings and watched as the staff “cherry-picked the data or is ignoring it. There are so
help with family and beyond.
In turn, these people have become family. This bittersweet fact came to fruition after the passing of his 10-year-old son Logan due to a bout with cancer three years ago. Castillo’s community rallied to support him and his family without question. This is why the spirit of “it takes a village” resonates so strongly with Castillo.
Castillo is eager, excited, and motivated to be a positive force for the community in the hope of reciprocating the kindness and aid that many members of the community showed for him and his family. It is his
aspiration to have the support of all voters this coming election day, as well as his pledge to do right for the small town that he loves and is proud to call home, Paso Robles.
many problems.”
According to Davis, an example happened recently when a European study off England and Scotland came out on the effects of the OSW underwater sound tests and noise from the wind turbines, too, has had on marine mammals, in particular whales.
“There’s been a huge surge in cetacean [whale] mortality, but there’s been no press coverage,” Davis said. From what she’s seen of the data in that study, “The correlation is unmistakable,” between OSW and whale deaths.
She said they submitted that data to the Coastal Commission. “We put that right in front of them, then their lead biologist said ‘correlation does not necessarily mean causation,’” she said.
The Coastal Commission recently approved a Coastal Development Permit for the underwater testing in State Waters, inside three miles from shore.
The OSW companies need to map the route that transmission cables will take to bring the 3 gigawatts of power ashore to connect with the state power grid. The approval was for a three-mile wide swath to be mapped and tested using the sound equipment to identify the contours and composition of the seabed.
The idea is to locate things like reefs and rock piles, both valuable fish habitat, and avoid disturbing those areas for the trenching needed to bury the transmission cables.
With permits in hand, Atlas Wind can start that testing any time but so far has not announced a schedule, as it did for the recently completed testing and mapping the “Morro Bay Call Area” at the wind farm site.
The other two wind companies are in various stages of seeking the same permits.
Between the fast-tracking being done with permitting and quick installation of wind turbines offshore on the East Coast, having details ignored is bad form, according to Davis.
“It does not bode well,” Davis said of the agencies. “They’re ignoring their own mandate to protect the ocean environment.”
She added that there are a lot of lawsuits being filed on the East Coast “citing these violations.”
And as for the latest permits that were issued by BOEM, “We had no idea it was happening,” she said.
She noted that the East Coast’s issues apply to the left coast as well. “It’s the same issues,” she said, “with slightly different technical aspects. That’s why a national alliance is being formed.”
Davis said NOOA is working on getting a website up but until then, if readers want to know more about OSW, they can see the REACT Alliance website at reactalliance.org; go to BOEM’s official site at boem.gov; or email Davis at mandy@reactalliance.org.
(Left photo) California District Attorneys Association CEO Greg Totten (left) presents the organization’s Investigator of the Year award to SLO County’s JD Camp. (Right photo, from left) Totten, SLO County Assistant District Attorney Eric Dobroth, and SLO County DA Dan Dow are shown as Dobroth is presented his Prosecutor of the Year award. Photo provided by CDAA
Vegetation fire contained near Paso Robles Landfill
On Saturday, Aug. 31, at 4:14 p.m., Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services responded to a vegetation fire at 9000 Highway 46 East. According to Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services, the fire was initially reported at 2 acres and quickly spread at a moderate rate, threatening the Paso Robles Landfill. Firefighters fully contained the blaze by 4:45 p.m., limiting it to 11 acres. No structures were damaged, and no injuries were reported.
The response included three fire engines and a battalion chief from Paso Robles. Additional support came from Cal Fire/SLO County Fire, which provided five fire engines, two bulldozers, two crews, one air attack plane, two tankers, one helicopter, and a battalion chief. The cause of the fire remains undetermined.
Victim in fatal accident on Wellsona Road identified California Highway Patrol (CHP) has identified the victim who was killed in a car accident today near the Wellsona Truck Stop intersection. Brianna Mae Thomas, 27, of Paso Robles was killed on the scene when her vehicle was hit by a semi-truck.
CHP reports that around 12:15 p.m., Thomas was heading eastbound on Wellsona Road before driving into the intersection of Highway 101. Her vehicle was directly in the path of an oncoming semi-truck that was unable to slow down or stop before hitting the right front door of Thomas’s 1990 Cadillac Eldorado.
The driver of the semi-truck did not sustain any injuries from the accident. CHP said that this is a pending investigation and it is unknown whether drugs or alcohol played a factor.
Paso Robles Airport Commission now accepting applications
The City of Paso Robles is currently accepting applications for the Airport Commission. Interested individuals have until Sept. 30 to apply.
The Airport Commission plays a vital role in advising the City Council on the operation and future development of Paso Robles Airport. Commissioners serve three-year terms, with a maximum of three consecutive terms. Meetings are held every other month on Thursday evenings at 6:30 p.m. in the Airport Terminal
at 4900 Wing Way. Applications can be submitted online at bm-public-pasorobles. escribemeetings.com/
EPIC Central Coast Tennis Classic
Players shine at US Open
The EPIC Central Coast Tennis Classic, returning to Templeton Tennis Ranch from Sept. 23-29, has once again proven to be a launching pad for tennis talent. This year’s tournament will feature top American and international players competing for $60,000 in prize money and valuable WTA World Tour ranking points.
Notable past participants
Ashlyn Krueger and McCartney Kessler have made significant strides since their appearances at the Central Coast Tennis Classic. Krueger, who competed in the 2022 event, is currently making waves at the U.S.Open, advancing to the third round and competing against the No. 16 seed, Liudmila Samsonova. She is also competing in mixed doubles with Thai-Son Kwiatkowski, having recently defeated the No. 5 seeds in the category.
McCartney Kessler, who entered the 2023 Central Coast Tennis Classic with a wild card, recently claimed her first WTA 250 title at the Cleveland Open. Now ranked No. 63 in the world, Kessler’s performance underscores the tournament’s reputation for showcasing rising tennis stars.
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President and GM Chris Fouquet highlighted the impact of the tournament, noting that many past participants, including 70 since the event’s inception and 30 from last year, are now competing in the U.S. Open.
The Central Coast Tennis Classic provides fans with the chance to see emerging talents up close, and this year’s event is no exception. Tickets for the tournament are available starting at $25 at centralcoasttennisclassic.com, where updates and player announcements can also be found.
For more details, visit the tournament’s Facebook and Instagram pages at facebook.com/ ttrprotennis and @TTRTennis.
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Hazardous materials incident reported at Circle K on Morro Road
On Sunday, Sept. 1, at approximately 1:50 p.m., a hazardous materials incident occurred adjacent to 6930 Morro Road, site of the Circle K store, and was
reported by a store employee. According to the Atascadero Fire Department, emergency response teams, including three fire engines, one command vehicle, a Haz-Mat vehicle, breathing support, and units from the Atascadero Police Department, Atascadero Public Works, and County Environmental Health, were dispatched to the scene.
Upon arrival, Engine 7591 discovered a large hazardous waste barrel emitting light smoke. The area was promptly isolated, and a section of Atascadero Avenue was closed with assistance from local authorities. Nearby residents were notified to shelter in place.
Cal-Fire’s Hazardous Materials Response Team, in collaboration with Atascadero Fire, determined there were no active leaks or spills. The situation was stabilized, and the area was deemed safe after 150 minutes. No injuries were reported, and the shelter-in-place warning was lifted. Circle K has since resumed normal operations.
City of Atascadero Kicks Off 2024 Fall First Fridays with 90’s Babiez Ultimate Party Band
The City of Atascadero announced the return of Fall First Fridays, beginning on Sept. 6, with a performance by the 90’s Babiez Ultimate Party Band. The event starts at 5:30 p.m. at The Plaza on El Camino, offering an evening of live music, food, and fun in Downtown Atascadero.
The 90’s Babiez Ultimate Party Band, known for their high-energy performances of ’90s R&B and hip-hop hits, will cover songs from legendary artists like LL Cool J, TLC, Usher, and more. This crowd-pleasing band promises a night of dancing and entertainment for all ages.
Attendees can also explore the “A-Town Art Hop,” featuring local artists, live music, and exhibits, along with over 30 participating businesses. Don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy Downtown’s shops, restaurants, and entertainment options, all within walking distance. The event is free and open to the public.
Mark your calendars for the upcoming Fall First Friday events:
Sept. 6: 90’s Babiez at The Plaza on El Camino + A-Town Art Hop
• Oct. 4: Carbon City Lights at The Plaza on El Camino
• Nov. 1: Dia de Los Muertos Celebration with Big Wheel Cobra, mariachi band, food trucks, and
A-Town Art Hop
• Dec. 1: Light Up the Downtown & Sunken Gardens
Holiday Sip & Shop
For more information, visit VisitAtascadero.com/events
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY
Fire starts along Highway 101 on Cuesta Grade, threatening structures and forcing closures
A fire erupted along Highway 101 on the Cuesta Grade just north of San Luis Obispo on Tuesday morning, Sept. 23. The fire was first reported around 10:15 a.m. near Hawk Hill Road along the southbound lanes.
As of 11:11 a.m., the fire has consumed less than 60 acres. Fire officials report that ground and aerial crews are making good progress in containing the blaze. However, the fire has threatened two structures, according to Cal Fire SLO.
In response, the southbound lane of Highway 101, just south of Stage Coach Road, has been closed to allow emergency personnel to access the area. Additionally, Cal Poly has closed hiking trails in Poly Canyon as a precautionary measure, though the campus itself is not currently at risk.
This is a developing situation, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
Vegetation fire on Bishop Street burns about 15 acres
At 4:37 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 20, San Luis Obispo City Fire Department units responded to multiple reports of a vegetation fire burning at the top of Bishop Street. The fire is now determined to have burned about 15 acres and an estimated 575 people were evacuated.
After further investigation, the total fire acreage was determined to be 14.7 acres, with 11 acres in the State Responsibility Area and 3.7 acres within city limits. The fire was originally estimated to be as large as 50 acres early in the morning without a full visual of the extent of the fire and under less-thanideal conditions of smoke and morning light. As the sun came up and visibility improved, Fire personnel used aircraft overhead to revise the original estimate of 50 acres down closer to 20. Later in the morning with the help of SLOPD’s unmanned aerial vehicle, the Fire Department was able to accurately map the total fire acreage of 14.7 acres.
Traffic delays expected for roadway and embankment repair on Huer Huero Road
The Public Works Department along with contractors will install temporary traffic control for two-way traffic due to lane closures for multiple storm repairs to the damaged roadway and embankment.
The closure sites are between the intersections of Highway 58 and Park Hill Road. Traffic control will be installed andrepairs will occur during working hours from Sept. 3 through Oct. 11.
Huer Huero Road will be subject to 15-minute delays between Highway 58 and Park Hill Road during regular working hours from Sept. 3 through Oct. 11:
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Communities, Inc., a mobile home park management company, and its associated real estate brokerage firm, Partners Real Estate, Inc. The settlement, stemming from violations at San Luis Obispo’s South Peak Mobile Park, includes a $61,000 payment for civil penalties and contributions to a nonprofit providing free legal aid to tenants.
The settlement follows an investigation by the San Luis Obispo County District Attorney’s Office, joined by Fresno, San Joaquin, and Marin Counties, alleging that Harmony Communities failed to reimburse background check fees, as required by California’s Mobile Residency Law, and that Partners Real Estate made misleading statements in property listings.
The final judgment mandates accurate advertising of housing units and imposes financial penalties on both defendants, ensuring compliance with California law and protecting economically vulnerable mobile home park residents.
Cal Poly named one of nation’s top 25 public schools by Forbes Cal Poly has been recognized as one of Forbes’ Top 25 Public Colleges in its 2024-25 list of America’s Top Colleges, released on Aug. 27. The university also ranked as the best public-master’s institution in California and 14th among top public and private universities in the West. Overall, Cal Poly climbed to 57th among 500 U.S. institutions, up from 83rd in 2023.
Cal Poly President Jeffrey D. Armstrong highlighted the university’s success in preparing students for immediate impact in their careers, crediting the Learn by Doing philosophy. Forbes praised Cal Poly’s high alumni earnings, noting a median salary of $72,358 two years post-graduation and $148,600 ten years later.
This ranking follows Cal Poly’s top five-star rating in Money magazine’s Best Colleges in America list for 2024-25.
Governor’s representatives visit SLO County to address homelessness and housing challenges
On Aug. 26, representatives from Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office visited San Luis Obispo County to gain firsthand insight into the region’s homelessness and housing challenges. Hosted by the San Luis Obispo Council of Governments (SLOCOG) and the County of San Luis Obispo, the visit highlighted how over $27 billion in state investments are being utilized locally.
Newsom commended the ongoing efforts in the county, emphasizing the importance of continued collaboration to ensure housing and services for all Californians. Local officials and service providers engaged in roundtable discussions, focusing on issues such as high housing costs and program sustainability. The visit also included tours of key facilities, including the Paso Robles Homekey Project, CAPSLO’s 40 Prado Homeless Services Center, and 5Cities Homeless Coalition’s Cabins for Change in Grover Beach.
Recent changes made to crossconnection control
DA reaches civil settlement with mobile home park operator and brokerage firm On Aug. 28, District Attorney Dan Dow announced a civil settlement with Harmony
The State of California has introduced significant updates to water safety regulations with the adoption of the Cross-Connection Control Policy Handbook (CCCPH) on Jul. 1. These
new standards are the most comprehensive changes since the 1980s and aim to protect public health by preventing backflow of contaminants into public water systems (PWS). A cross-connection is an interconnection between potable and non-potable water sources, posing a risk of backflow, where contaminants from a non-approved source could reverse flow into the clean water supply. The CCCPHestablishes standards to ensure that public water systems and their distribution networks remain free from contamination, thereby safeguarding public health.
In San Luis Obispo County, the Environmental Health Services division is collaborating with local water systems to enforce these regulations. Residents may be contacted by their water providers in the coming months to discuss water use and receive information on backflow prevention. This outreach is part of the CCCPH’s mandate to educate the public on the importance of cross-connection control and to ensure compliance with the new standards.
Flood control project in SLO to last through September
Starting in late August, community members can expect to see crews and trucks hauling large amounts of debris from a portion of San Luis Obispo Creek downstream of the Los Osos Valley Road bridge.
The Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County is working in partnership with the private property owner and the City on an annual project to remove a highly invasive bamboo-like plant called the Arundo donax, which grows along over four miles of the creek and contributes to flooding, habitat degradation for steelhead trout, and increased fire risk.
The project will occur in two phases:
Phase 1 Mechanical Removal (Aug. 19-23): The California Conservation Corps will manually remove and haul offsite large stands of Arundo donax using chainsaws and other hand tools.
Phase 2 Chemical Control (Sept. 16-17): Licensed herbicide applicators will apply herbicide to all stands of Arundo donax. During application, only trained personnel with proper protective equipment will be allowed in the treatment area. Unprotected individuals will be allowed to re-enter the site no sooner than Sept. 19.
The City of San Luis Obispo’s Homelessness Response Team includes members of Mobile Crisis Unit, Community Action Team, SLO Rangers, SLO Community Development Department, and the SLO Public Works Department.
Construction contract approved for Laguna Lake Dog Park updates
The City of San Luis Obispo City Council awarded a $1.5 million construction contract to R. Burke Corporation for the Laguna Lake Dog Park Revitalization Project. The park is being completed as part of the The Parks + Recreation Blueprint for the Future and SLO in Motion to create a more resilient, vibrant, inclusive, and forward-thinking community.
Construction schedules are coming soon with the park being expected to open in spring 2025.
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The community has enthusiastically waited for the facility update of Laguna Lake’s Dog Park. Staff conducted a two-month long survey in May and June of 2020 with over 600 participants providing feedback, as well as hosted discussion over the past two years at the Parks and Recreation Commission meetings. The city’s overarching objective is to provide a more accessible opportunity for all types of dogs and owners to enjoy this special off-leash dog location.
In addition to the approved construction plan, Parks & Recreation staff will be working with local service groups for additional amenities such as play structures for the dogs and additional seating areas.
Park features planned include:
Fencing around the perimeter of the current 3-acre property
• Creation of two separate dog areas to support small size and large size dogs
ADA upgrades and new pathways
Ground surface improvements, including upgraded turf areas and mulch
• Additional landscaping and irrigation, and new trees
• Play amenities for dogs
(in partnership with local community groups)
Additional seating for social gathering
For more information, visit slocity.org/ParkProjects
Artists wanted for Fall Box Art Program
PASO ROBLES POLICE DEPARTMENT
AUGUST 25
00:21 — Bulmaro Bucioruiz, of Vista was on view arrest on the corner of Vine and 2nd Streets for DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL [23152(A)VC], DUI ALCOHOL/0.08 PERCENT [23152(B)VC], Case no. 242923
AUGUST 26
10:37 — Frank Luis Reyes, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the 800 Block
The City of San Luis Obispo is once again getting ready to turn utility boxes into eye-catching canvases with the Fall 2024 Box Art Program. The city is on the lookout for bold, fresh designs that will add creativity and visual appeal to our streets — and we need artists’ help to make that happen.
Beginning Sept. 3, the city will be accepting design submissions for the Fall Box Art Request for Proposals (RFP). Whether you’re a solo artist, part of an artistic team, or representing a community group, this is your chance to showcase your talent in a big (and boxy) way.
The deadline to submit your application is Sept. 23, by 5 p.m.
Mark Your Calendars for these Important Dates:
Application Deadline: Sept. 23, 5 p.m.
Art Jury Review & Selection: early October
Community Development
Director Approval: October
Artist Selection Announcement: mid-October
Installation of Artwork:
November
*Please note, dates are subject to change.
“We’ve been transforming utility boxes into vibrant works of art for years,” City Public Art Coordinator Amanda Grieshop said. “What started as a creative way to prevent graffiti has blossomed into a beloved community project. Now, it’s time to refresh some of these boxes with new designs, and we’re excited to see what our local artists come up with!”
The selected artists will receive an $1,000 stipend for their box art renderings. Like the summer
CORPORAL INJURY ON SPOUSE/ COHABITANT [273.5(A)PC], Case no. 242949
AUGUST 27
21:04 — Hilario Delacruznava, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the 1700 Block of Creston Rd. for DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL [23152(A)VC], DUI ALCOHOL/0.08 PERCENT [23152(B)VC], Case no. 242946
round, this round’s selected designs will be vinyl wrapped on to the utility boxes. Whether your medium is photography, sculpture, fabric arts, mixed media collage, or digital design, we want to see your creative vision brought to life.
Since its launch in 2010, the Box Art Program has brought color and charm to the streets of San Luis Obispo, adding vibrancy to our community and deterring graffiti. With 74 utility boxes already adorned with original artwork by local artists, residents, students, and community members, the program continues to grow in popularity. This round, about 10utility boxes will be refreshed with new art — 10 boxes were revamped this summer, and the remaining 10 are slatedfor a makeover in November.
It’s time to think outside the box and submit your design for a chance to leave your mark on our city!
For more details on how to apply and to get answers to your questions, head to slocity. org/PublicArt
Arrest made in grand theft case
On July 15, the San Luis Obispo Police Department responded to a reported theft of approximately 40 copper downspouts from the Irish Hills shopping center. The loss was estimated at $20,000. Photographs were shared via social media platforms, asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspect.
Several weeks later, David Ruble was contacted by the Arroyo Grande Police Department and found to be in possession of six of the downspouts.
San Luis Obispo Police Detectives conducted further investigation of Ruble, discovering that he had sold over 1000 pounds of copper downspouts and insulated copper wiring to a metal scrap yard in Santa Barbara County since July. Ruble was also identified by two individuals who saw the SLOPD Facebook posting and recognized the suspect as David Ruble.
Ruble was arrested by San Luis Obispo Police Officers on Aug. 13, for 487(a)PC, Grand Theft, and booked without incident at the San Luis Obispo County Jail.
Due to the volume of copper Ruble has sold in recent months, SLOPD believes there are unreported victims. If you have been the victim of a theft of copper downspouts or insulated copper wiring, please contact Detective Hayden Warner at (805) 594-8042 or via email hwarner@slocity.org
County seeking input on Community Development Needs Assessment
The County of San Luis Obispo is hosting communitywide workshops and a survey to determine the community needs and funding priorities for the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan.
A virtual Community Development Needs Assessment Survey to identify community needs and help establish funding priorities for the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan is available online at slocounty. gov/CommunityDevelopment Interested community members are encouraged to complete the survey and/or attend one of the Community Development
$950 [459.5(A)PC], Case no. 242992
OF SPECIFIED CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE [11377(A) H&S], POSSESSION OF UNLAWFUL PARAPHERNALIA [11364(A)H&S], Case no. 242939
15:37 — Jason Anthony Horning, of
08:11 — Aureliano Avino Dejesus, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the corner of 16th and Vine Streets for DRIVING WITH A LICENSE SUSPENDED FOR A DUI [14601.2(A) VC], VIOLATING PROMISE TO APPEAR IN COURT [853.7PC], Case no. 242950 09:01 — Rebecca Ann Hurl, of Paso Robles was taken into custody on the 2800 Block of Black Oak Dr. for VIOLATING PROMISE TO APPEAR IN COURT [853.7PC], Case no. 242951
10:30 — Douglas William Freeman, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the corner of Rt 46 W and Arbor Rd. for DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL [23152(A)VC], DUI ALCOHOL/0.08 PERCENT [23152(B)VC], Case no. 242953
14:03 — Benjamin Mykel Knudson Himle, of Paso Robles was taken into custody for OUTSIDE WARRANT-MISDEMEANOR [O/W-M], BENCH WARRANT [978.5PC], Case no. 242957
17:36 — Alexis Mendoza, of Atascadero was on view arrest on the 600 Block of Creston Rd. for DISORDERLY CONDUCT/PUBLIC INTOXICATION [647(F)PC], Case no. 242959
23:24 — Hector Ruizalvizar, of Paso Robles was taken into custody on the 2300 Block of Park St. for BENCH WARRANT [978.5PC], Case no. 242960
AUGUST 28
00:27 — Oscar Ramirez Flores, of Paso Robles was taken into custody on the 3200 Block of Park St. for for BENCH WARRANT [978.5PC], Case no. 242961 11:43 — Candido Herrerasoriano, of Creston was on view arrest on the corner of Oak Hill and N. River Roads for DRIVING WITH A LICENSE SUSPENDED FOR A DUI [14601.2(A) VC], OUTSIDE WARRANT-MISDEMEANOR [O/W-M], Case no. 242965 13:29 — Michael Lawrence Haller, of Atascadero was taken into custody on the 1200 Block of Ysabel Ave. for VIOLATING PROMISE TO APPEAR IN COURT [853.7PC], Case no. 242966
AUGUST 29
09:18 — Christian Garcia, of Paso
Robles was on view arrest on the 2800 Block of Riverside for POSSESSION OF UNLAWFUL PARAPHERNALIA [11364(A)H&S], Case no. 242972
16:04 — Tye Dennis Goodwin, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the corner of Montebello Oaks and Kleck for STALKING IN VIOLATION OF TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER OR ANY OTHER COURT ORDER [646.9(B)PC], VIOLATION OF RESTRAINING ORDER [273.6(A)PC], Case no. 242975
20:17 — Felipe Partida Moreno, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the 1400 Block of Creston Rd. for TRESPASS:
UNLAWFULLY OCCUPYING PROP-
ERTY [602(M)PC], Case no. 242982
22:38 — Eric Nicholas Zollo, of Atascadero was on view arrest on the 2200 Block of Spring St. for DISORDERLY CONDUCT/PUBLIC INTOXICATION [647(F)PC], Case no. 242983
00:00 — Elmer Rosendo Quiterio Jr., of Paso Robles for DRIVING WITH A LICENSE SUSPENDED FOR A DUI [14601.2(A)VC], Case no. 242973
AUGUST 30
15:10 — Amy Ann Hartman, of Santa Margarita for SHOPLIFTING UNDER
Needs Assessment Workshops held at various locations within the county.
Five Community Development Needs Assessment Workshops will be held between Sept. 17 and Sept. 30 at the locations shown below. A virtual Community Development Needs Assessment Workshop will be held on Oct. 2 via Zoom.
These workshops serve as an opportunity to identify community needs and help establish funding priorities for the 20252029 Consolidated Plan. Interested community members are encouraged to attend.
Sept. 17, at 6 p.m. in the Morro Bay Community Center Multipurpose Room, 1001 Kennedy Way, Morro Bay.
• Sept. 18, at 6 p.m. in the Paso Robles City Council Chambers, 1000 Spring St., Paso Robles.
• Sept. 23, at 6 p.m. in the Atascadero Martin Polin Community Room on the 2nd floor of the Atascadero Library, 6555 Capistrano Ave., Atascadero.
• Sept. 25, at 6 p.m. in the South County Regional Center, 800 W. Branch St., Arroyo Grande
• Sept. 30, at 6 p.m. in the Department of Social Services, 3433 S. Higuera St., Room 101, San Luis Obispo.
Oct. 2, at 12 p.m. — Virtual Meeting via Zoom (link available on slocounty.gov/ CommunityDevelopment). A link to the online Community Development Needs Assessment Survey can be foundat slocounty.gov/ CommunityDevelopment
AUGUST 28
15:46 — Derrell Gene Cotton, of Paso Robles for DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL [23152(A)VC], DUI ALCOHOL/0.08 PERCENT [23152(B) VC], Case no. 242991
15:55 — Audrey Bridget Michelson, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the 2800 Block of Riverside Ave. for VIOLATING PROMISE TO APPEAR IN COURT [853.7PC], BATTERY [242PC], Case no. 242993
17:32 — Harold Louis Barry, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the 1000 Block of Park St. for TRESPASS: REFUSAL TO LEAVE AFTER BEING INFORMED TO [602(T)(1)PC], Case no. 242995
20:45 — Ricardo Gutierrez, of Paso Robles for WILLFULLY RESISTS,DELAYS,OBSTRUCTS…[148(A)(1)PC], Case no. 242996
01:24 — David Santiagogonzalez, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the corner of Park and 12th Streets for INFLICTING CORPORAL INJURY ON SPOUSE/COHABITANT [273.5(A)PC], Case no. 242998
AUGUST 31
01:24 — David Santiagogonzalez, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the corner of Park and 12th Streets for DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL [23152(A)VC], DUI ALCOHOL/0.08 PERCENT [23152(B)VC], Case no. 242999
08:54 — Manuel Ramirez Ortiz Stone, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the 1100 Block of Creston Rd. for POSSESSION OF UNLAWFUL PARAPHERNALIA [11364(A)H&S], Case no. 243000
SEPTEMBER 1
03:42 — Braiden Kern Vandegrift, of Paso Robles for DISORDERLY
CONDUCT/PUBLIC INTOXICATION [647(F)PC], Case no. 243005
02:40 — Modesto Chavezgarcia, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the corner of Appaloosa and Palomino for POSSESS NARCOTIC CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE [11350(A)H&S], POSSESSION OF DRUGS WHILE ARMED [11370.1(A)HS], Case no. 243004
02:40 — Rufino Avilatranquillano, of Shannon was on view arrest on the corner of Appaloosa and Palomino for POSSESS NARCOTIC CONTROLLED
SUBSTANCE [11350(A)H&S], Case no. 243004
17:36 — Marcus Tanner Bolton, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the 1400 Block of Country Club Dr. for VANDALISM OVER $400 [594(B)(1) PC], BATTERY ON PEACE OFFICER/ POLICE/EMERGENCY PERSONNEL/ ETC [243(B)PC], Case no. 243010 17:36 — Prentice Durrell Booker Jr., of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the 1400 Block of Country Club for BENCH WARRANT [978.5PC], Case no. 243011 ATASCADERO POLICE DEPARTMENT
AUGUST 26
04:46 — Jonathan Michael Imig was arrested on the 4100 Block of Arizona Ave. for UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE WITHOUT PRESCRIPTION [11550(A)HS], Case no. 241450
AUGUST 27
00:28 — Chad James Castorena was arrested on the 7200 Block of El Camino Real for FALSE IDENTIFICATION [148.9(A)PC], Case no. 241459 23:57 — Madeline Gail Angelotti was arrested on the 2600 Block of La Gracia Cir. for DOMESTIC BATTERY [243(E)(1)PC], Case no. 240491 23:57 — Madeline Gail Angelotti was arrested on the 2600 Block of La Gracia Cir. for DISORDERLY CONDUCT/ PUBLIC INTOXICATION [647(F)PC], Case no. 241465
13:03 — Carlos Arteaga was arrested on the 8200 Block of El Camino Real for PROBATION VIOLATION:REARREST/REVOKE [1203.2(A)PC], Case no. 241466 20:35 — Jeffrey Robert Briggs was arrested on the corner of San Anselmo and Estrada Ave. for POSSESSION OF SPECIFIED CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE [11377(A)H&S], Case no. 241468
AUGUST 29
12:58 — Scott Douglas Koslowski was arrested on the 6000 Block of El Camino Real for POSSESSION OF SPECIFIED CONTROLLED
SUBSTANCE [11377(A)H&S], Case no. 241470 14:08 — Daniel Aguirre was arrested on the 5500 Block of El Camino Real for SEND/SELL/ETC OBSCENE MATTER DEPICTING MINOR [311.1(A)], Case no. 232464
AUGUST 30 08:20 — Andre William Schaeffer was arrested on the 8200 Block of El Camino Real for TRESPASS: REFUSING OR FAILING TO LEAVE UPON REQUEST BY PEACE OFFICER FOR OWNER [602(O)(1)PC], Case no. 241474
AUGUST 31
09:47 — Geoffrey Paul Kleinhample was arrested on the 7700 Block of Morro Rd. for ELDER ABUSE [368(B)(1) PC], Case no. 241490 20:23 — Miguel Ángel Luna was arrested on the 8500 Block of El Camino Real for SOLICITING LEWD CONDUCT IN PUBLIC [647(A)PC], Case no. 241494 19:01 — Kenneth Robert Reece was arrested on the 9400 Block of El Bordo Ave. for OUTSIDE WARRANT-FELONY [O/W-F],
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SEPTEMBER 7
SEPTEMBER
SEPTEMBER 5
FIRST THURSDAY SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
J Dusi Wines,1401 CA-46 West, Paso Robles
4:30-7pm
Bring your own chair and sit back enjoying the live music, food, and wine.
SEPTEMBER 6
FALL FIRST FRIDAYS CONCERT
The Plaza at El Camino, Atascadero
5:30-7:30pm
Enjoy an evening of music from the 90’s Babiez Tribute & Party Band. For information, visit visitatascadero.com/ events/index.php?id=586.
A-TOWN ART HOP
Traffic Way, El Camino Real, and Entrada Ave. in Atascadero
6-9pm
This free, family-friendly event transforms downtown into a lively gallery, showcasing the work of regional artists across over 30 participating businesses on a self-guided walk.
11TH ANNUAL BREW AT THE ZOO
Charles Paddock Zoo
5:30-8:30pm
Get ready for a fun evening at the Charles Paddock Zoo sampling a large variety of craft beers, distilled spirits, ciders, seltzers, wine, and more!
SEPTEMBER 15
ART IN THE PARK
Dinosaur Caves Park, Shell Beach
10am-4pm
Enjoy this monthly pop-up market at Dinosaur Caves Park including local artisans, music, food and family fun!
SEPTEMBER 16
THE MONDAY CLUB
LIVING HISTORY TOUR
The Monday Club, 1815 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo 1-4pm
Every 2nd and 3rd Mondays, docent walk-in one-hour tours of the Julia Morgan designed Monday Club will take you back to the 1920’s and 30’s during the Depression and prohibition, when women had just been given the right to vote. Learn about the intersect-
ing lives of early club members and their connection with Julia Morgan.
SEPTEMBER 20
CALIFORNIA SURFING DAY
The state now has an official “California Surfing Day” for people to “stop, drop and surf.” Get a wetsuit and surfboard a celebrate at anyone of SLO County’s beaches.
SEPTEMBER 21
26TH ANNUAL TASTE OF DOWNTOWN
Downtown Paso Robles
11am-4pm
Experience and Savor of what downtown Paso Robles has to offer and relish in this annual event that invites merchants to open their doors for one-onone sampling. Come early and be sure not to miss Arte de Tiza — the sidewalk chalk art event on Pine Street where you’ll find some of the best local artists at work.
ECHO’S LONG WALK
HOME
6370 Atascadero Ave, Atascadero
10am-2pm
Join us for a day of community, fun, BBQ music and more as we walk together to raise awareness for ECHO and those we serve throughout our community.
SEPTEMBER 21-22
8TH ANNUAL SHOWDOWN CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT
All ages and skill levels are welcome to play at the annual cornhole tournament. For more information, visit visitatascadero.com/events/index. php?id=477.
Presented by the Templeton Tennis Ranch, the CCTC is one of about 60 ITF World Tennis Tour/USTA Pro Circuit women’s events that take place each year throughout the nation. For information on the event, visit centralcoasttennisclassic.com.
SEPTEMBER 27
FALL SIP & SHOP
Downtown Atascadero 5:30-8pm
Experience over 15 different locations offering wine, cider, craft beer, and a variety of goodies.
SEPTEMBER 27-28
85TH ANNUAL HARVEST FESTIVAL
In the Village of Arroyo Grande
The Harvest Festival, focusing on the local non-profit organizations serving the community is a tribute to agriculture, and has many attractions including a parade, toe-tapping entertainment, agricultural exhibits, and an array of food, games, and arts and crafts booths. For more information,
visit AgHarvestFestival.com.
SEPTEMBER 28
PRE-PIONEER DAY
KICK OFF PARTY
Estrella Warbirds Campus 4251 Dry Creek Rd, Paso Robles 4:30-10pm
Proceeds from the kick-off help to pay for Pioneer Day and all of the Pioneer Day events, plus to maintain and restore the fine tractors, wagons and other equipment that belong to your Community.
SEPTEMBER 29
BARREL ROOM
CONCERT SERIES
CASS Winery, 7350 Linne Road, Paso Robles
5-7pm
Join the Barrel Room at CASS Winery each month for their free concert series with views of the hilltop vineyard, tasty CASS wines, BarrelHouse Beer and delicious food. For more information, visit shop.casswines.com/upcoming-events.
4TH ANNUAL BLOCK PARTY FUNDRAISER
Redwings Horse Sanctuary 6875 Union Road, Paso Robles 11am-3pm
Featuring Music from Unfinished Business, shaved ice from Paradise Shaved Ice, food by Old SLO BBQ, a live auction, photo booth, and lots of fun games for the family. The event, crucial for raising medical care and feed funds, will include horse demonstrations and auctions.
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Join Cancer Support Community for 3rd Annual Walk for Cancer at Santa Margarita Ranch’s
All proceeds from the event will directly benefit local cancer patients and their families
NORTH COUNTY — The Cancer Support Community — CA Central Coast (CSC-CCC) is excited to announce the 3rd Annual Walk for Cancer, taking place on Sunday, Oct. 20, at the breathtaking Oyster Ridge Barn at Santa Margarita Ranch, hosted by Ancient Peaks Winery. This family-friendly event brings the community together to form teams and walk in support of local cancer patients, survivors, and thrivers.
Participants will enjoy a scenic
2-mile walk through the historic Santa Margarita Ranch, a journey that marries stunning landscapes with the opportunity to make a tangible difference. All proceeds from the event will directly benefit local cancer patients and their families, offering crucial support as they navigate the emotional and social challenges of a cancer diagnosis.
“Our Walk for Cancer is more than just an event; it’s a testament to the strength and solidarity of our community,” said Candice Galli, executive director of CSC-CCC. “Every step we take and every dollar we raise directly contributes to the care and support that our local cancer patients need. We are thrilled to witness the growth of this event each year and deeply appreciate the community’s continued support.”
Registration for the 3rd Annual
New PEO Chapter YD joins in doubling opportunities for scholarships and financial aid in North County
PASO ROBLES — Responding to sustained growth in membership and increased community awareness, Paso Robles now boasts an active membership of two complementary chapters of PEO — Philanthropic Educational Organization. The new Chapter YD joins Chapter HL in working towards a common goal of raising funds to provide educational opportunities and emergency financial assistance to women in north San Luis Obispo County.
“We’re excited to announce the recently organized Chapter YD, a second PEO
Patch — Children’s
Owner says she has seen customers return two to three times just in the first week of opening the new location
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Patch — Children’s Thrift
Boutique, owned by local Alayna Bugg, moved her brick-andmortar storefront from Paso Robles to Atascadero earlier this month. She stated that her reason behind the change was not only due to expanding the shopping experience in her storefront but also because of a tourist-to-local ratio that needed to be fixed to grow her business.
“When I originally made my business plan, I was initially looking to open in Atascadero,” Bugg said. “On my way to sign one lease, I discovered the Paso location on Spring.”
In the moment and for the time being, Paso Robles welcomed Patch with open arms and Bugg was able to build a community around her business she refers to as her “Patch family.”
“Within my first year of opening Patch in Paso, I was also planning [our] wedding at that same time. Then, months later, I got pregnant with our first child. Now, I just packed up and moved to another town,” said Bugg, who recognized that with all the ups and downs that her new business had gone
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Walk for Cancer is now open on CSC-CCC’s website. The participation fee is $30, and people are encouraged to make a fundraising pledge of $100. Not only will you be supporting a great cause, but your pledge will also get you tacos and wine after the walk. Gather your friends, create a team, and show your support by dressing in pink. It’s a fun and impactful way to raise funds for the CSC-CCC and make a significant difference in the lives of those affected by cancer.
CSC-CCC is dedicated to empowering individuals impacted by cancer through comprehensive support, the fostering of compassionate communities, and the removal of barriers to care. By offering a wide range of free programs and services, the organization plays a vital role in enhancing the
quality of life for cancer patients, survivors, and their loved ones in the local community.
For more information about the
chapter here in Paso Robles, adding in both membership and scholarship funding opportunities for our local community,” said PEO Chapter YD President Molly Neylan. “Chap-
ter HL and Chapter YD will work seamlessly together towards the same PEO goals, while offering a daytime and evening meeting option for members.”
Chapter HL, which was organized in 1932 and meets the second Wednesday of the month at 10 a.m., has helped 68 women with awards totaling over $157,200 in financial support since 2002. The new Chapter YD, chartered in February, meets monthly on the third Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. to better accommodate the schedules of working women.
The two PEO Paso Robles chapters award grants and scholarships to women based on achievement and need, and they also assist candidates in applying for the organization’s local, California, and PEO International loans, grants, and scholarship programs. Membership in PEO is open to women 18 years old and older.
For information about the two PEO Paso Robles chapters and the many sources of educational funding and support available for women locally through the organization, visit PEOpaso.org
through, her Patch Family continuously supported her business. “I felt like I needed to come back and give them something more. Right now, we have customers driving from all directions in Central California, and I needed to meet them more in the middle that was always worth the drive.”
Already, Bugg says that she has seen customers return two to three times just in the first week of opening the new location.
“It feels great to be reassured that I made the best business decision possible,” Bugg said.
“I love seeing the old and new
customers light up and smile when they walk in. This is our happy place.”
Bugg described the new Atascadero storefront as “Bigger, better, brighter, and just overall everything good from Paso — came to Atascadero and is here to stay.”
With the bigger storefront, Patch has expanded its women’s boutique selection, and Quirky Kid Handmade, an exclusive children’s clothing brand, now offers custom clothing orders while Jess will sew in person at the shop as well.
Bugg and her team are proud
to have two separate cashier and trading counters, a full wall of windows, beautifully designed gold racks, green walls, and more. They welcome shopping to the public Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and you can trade your new or gently used children’s clothing sizes newborn-7/8 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on weekdays, Saturday by appointment. See the shop’s website shoppatchthriftboutique.com for more information.
Check out the new and improved storefront, along with Patch’s low-priced, carefully
at 7425 El
Walk for Cancer or to learn more about the Cancer Support Community — CA Central Coast’s programs, visit scslo.org/events.
curated, thrifted items for children
Camino Real, Atascadero.
Patch no longer operates at their storefront in Paso Robles as of Aug. 15.
The Cancer Support Community — CA Central Coast (CSC-CCC), along with Ancient Peaks Winery, will host the 3rd Annual Walk for Cancer on Sunday,
friends to support veterans
PASO ROBLES — The Wine & Dine Pour Fest, a celebration of gourmet food, fine wines, and community spirit, is set to take place on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Paso Robles Airport Warbird Museum, Hangar 1. This event is more than just a festival; it’s a heartfelt tribute to the brave men and women who have served our country.
NONPROFIT
The Wine & Dine Pour Fest will showcase the best of the Central Coast’s culinary and beverage offerings. Attendees will enjoy an array of gourmet food, fine wines, and craft beers; all included with the purchase of a $100 ticket, which also includes a keepsake wine glass for sampling.
For those seeking an elevated experience, the VIP package offers a reserved table for eight for $1,000, providing exclusive seating and additional perks.
A Designated Driver option is available for $50, allowing participants to enjoy all the food offerings without indulging in the wine, ensuring everyone can be part of this special day.
The event will also feature a Silent Auction with a selection of incredible items up for bid. Highlights include local wines, luxurious trips,
CONTACT INFO
P.O. Box 3120, Atascadero, CA 93423 (805)712-6356 atascaderogreyhound foundation.org
gourmet dinners, and tickets to a San Francisco 49ers game. Every bid contributes directly to funding life-changing experiences for Honor Flight veterans, including visits to Arlington Cemetery, the World War II Memorial, and the Vietnam Wall.
Attendees who purchase their tickets by Oct. 1 will be entered into a drawing for a chance to fly on the historic C-47 plane, “Betsy’s Biscuit Bomber.”
The winners will enjoy an exclusive flight at 11 a.m. on the day of the event, offering a truly memorable start to a day of celebration.
Every dollar raised from the Wine & Dine Pour Fest will directly support Honor Flight Central Coast California, an organization dedicated to providing veterans with the recognition and experiences they deserve. Your participation in this
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event plays a vital role in creating these meaningful moments for our heroes.
Tickets for this event are limited. Don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy an exceptional day of food, wine, and history while giving back to those who have given so much. Tickets can be purchased at honorflightccc.org/pourfest/
About: The Atascadero Greyhound Foundation has been serving the Atascadero community for more than 20 years, gradually adding more events that serve its mission. We have grown, and continue to give because of the generous donors, sponsors and participants of our events. Our events are a benefit to the community in healthy activity — either athletically, musically, educationally, or in the fight against addiction. Donations: Our support comes from generous donors and sponsors. To make a difference, visit: lighthouseatascadero.org
ALF Food Pantry
OUR MISSION: ALF Food Pantry is dedicated to providing nutritious groceries to the food-insecure residents of the communities we serve. ALF Food Pantry (formerly known as Atascadero Loaves and Fishes) is celebrating 40 years of service to our community, providing groceries to families and individuals. The Atascadero Chamber of Commerce honored ALF as the 2024 Community Organization of the Year. With an all-volunteer workforce, we distributed nearly 600,000 pounds of food in 2023, the equivalent of 360,000 meals. We provide quality fresh and shelf-stable ingredients to food-insecure people in Atascadero, Templeton, Santa Margarita, Creston, and California Valley. Clients have increased by 20% each year since 2020 and food costs are dramatically higher.
Donations: We need your help to allow us to continue our vital work. Donate today using our QR code or mail a check to ALF Food Pantry, 5411 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422.
United Way of San Luis Obispo County
EDUCATION. INCOME. COMMUNITY.
CONTACT INFO (805) 541-1234 unitedwayslo.org
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Offices in Atascadero, Paso Robles & SLO treeoflifepsc.com (805) 543-6000
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Operation Surf 80 San Francisco St. Avila Beach, CA (805) 544-7873 info@operationsurf.org operationsurf.org
United Way of San Luis Obispo County’s programs deliver the education and resources that can help families succeed, in the present and for the next generation. Our work is centered on three impact areas that give people the best start for a successful life: Early Childhood Education, Family Financial Stability and Community Strengthening. Please join us! Together we can do our part to make a stronger community in SLO County that benefits us all.
DONATE: Invest in lasting change through a charitable donation at unitedwayslo.org/donate
VOLUNTEER: Find a volunteer opportunity that fits you at unitedwayslo.org/volunteer
TREE OF LIFE Pregnancy Care Center
WOMEN. HEALTH. LIFE
Tree of Life has been helping women and families in our community for over 39 years. All services are FREE and confidential. Women facing pregnancy decisions can find compassion, hope, positive options, and practical help from our friendly and knowledgeable staff. Our goal is to provide resources to assist a woman in choosing life for her baby and then to parent or place for adoption. We also offer compassionate help for women struggling with the mental and emotional effects of a previous abortion. Donations: We’re grateful that all of our support comes from generous individuals here in our community.
Friends of the Paso Robles Library
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Support the Library through a Friends of the Library membership, starting as low as $10/year. The Friends of the Library appreciates donations, which are either added to the Library’s collection or used to generate considerable funds toward the purchase of new books, library materials, programs, services, etc. Support the Library in a 100% volunteer-run retail environment. We are seeking volunteers to assist with Gift Shop sales, book donation sorting, and to provide book sale support. Due to limited storage space and staff, we are only able to accept two boxes or two bags of materials per household per day. Cash donations always welcome!
BOARD MEETINGS: Call (805) 237-3870 for information
Operation Surf
MISSION
Our mission is to channel the healing powers of the ocean to restore hope, renew purpose, and revitalize community. Operation Surf’s curriculum-based programs aim to inspire injured military and veterans to seek wellness in all aspects of their lives while providing the necessary resources, tools, and peer-to-peer support to continue this mindset indefinitely. By staying true to our core values of care, inclusion, commitment, integrity, and communication, we change participants’
motivated, and move forward in life with a new perspective. Focused on four key pillars of mentorship, unity, family, and the peace of surfing, Operation Surf inspires to make lasting change in the lives of our community.
Redwings Horse Sanctuary
For information about making donations, adoptions, etc, visit redwingshorsesanctuary.com. For upcoming events, visit facebook.com/pg/redwingshorses/events
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
CONTACT INFO 6875 Union Road Paso Robles, CA 93446 (805) 237-3751 redwingshorse sanctuary.org
Redwings is always looking for volunteers to help us provide the highest standard of care for our horses and burros. You do not need to have any prior horse experience to volunteer at Redwings. If you would like to work with our horses, the first step is to take a Volunteer Training Class. This class covers sanctuary rules, basic safe horsemanship skills, and an introduction to some of the horses that you will be working with. After completion of the class you are welcome to come volunteer and help with the horses any time during our volunteer hours. Volunteer hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 8am to 3:30pm, and we are closed on Sundays and Mondays. Note: We do not allow volunteers to ride the horses at Redwings. There are other ways to get involved and volunteer at Redwings too. We have opportunities to help in our rose and memorial garden, volunteering in the office, helping with events and fundraising, and more. Please submit the form below to schedule a volunteer training or contact our office: info@redwingshorsesanctuary.org or (805) 237-3751.
Atascadero Elks Lodge
ATASCADERO LODGE NO. 2733
Since 1987, the Atascadero Elks have contributed over $1,000,000 to local community-based programs, non-profits, youth groups, local sports teams, programs for handicapped and needy children, patriotic programs, veterans’ programs and many, many community activities.
CONTACT INFO 1516 El Camino Real, Atascadero, Ca 93422 805-466-3557 www.elks2733.org
Our mission as Elks is to inculcate the principles of Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love and Fidelity; to recognize our belief in God; to promote the welfare of our community; to quicken the spirit of American patriotism; and to cultivate good fellowship. We have a full calendar of events and activities for our members.
To learn more or to join us please contact us at (805)466-3557, visit the Lodge at 1516 El Camino Real, follow-us on Facebook or visit our website at: elks2733.org.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20241561 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: GF BRANDS, GOOD FUCKING WINE, 3/1/2020, PROFANITY LIFE, 12/1/2023, WINE COUNTRY MANAGEMENT, 12/1/1997, 901 N. MARKET STREET, STE 102, WILMINGTON DE 19801, NEW CASTLE COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION: SKM IMPORT INC, 901 N. MARKET STREET, STE 102, WILMINGTON, DE 19801 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization
DELAWARE 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/ SKM IMPORTS INC, SCOTT MAYBAUM, PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 07/23/2024
TRANSACTING BUSINESS
DATE: 3/1/2020
CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.
ELAINA CANO, County Clerk By ATRUJILLO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires
07/23/2029
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20241658 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: COMMON GROUNDS, 1825 SPRING ST, PASO ROBLES, CALIFORNIA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: CEN CAL COFFEE LLC, PO BOX 41, PASO ROBLES, CALIFORNIA 93447 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization CA I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ CEN CAL COFFEE LLC, CHRISTOPHER TREJO, MANAGING MEMBER This statement was filed
with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 08/05/2024 TRANSACTING BUSINESS
DATE: 08/05/2024
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 MMALTBY, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20241597 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: NORTH STAR CHIMNEY SWEEPS, 8640 MIRADA LANE, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A MARRIED COUPLE: BRET GUNNAR CASTILLO, 8640 MIRADA LANE, ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA 93422, KAYLA MARIE CASTILLO, 8640 MIRADA LANE, ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA 93422
If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ BRET GUNNAR CASTILLO
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 07/26/2024 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 MKATZ, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 07/26/2029 PUB: 8/15, 8/22, 8/29, 9/5/2024 LEGAL CM 450
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20241678 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: A1 CARPET AND UPHOLSTERY CLEANING, 6190 MUSTARD CREEK ROAD, PASO ROBLES, CALIFORNIA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: JAMES R HANSON, P.O. BOX 2023, TEMPLETON, CALIFORNIA 93465 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.)
/S/ JAMES R HANSON
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 08/06/2024 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 08/01/2024 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 MKATZ, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20241645 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: AFFORDABLE GENERAL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, 683 SEABRIGHT AVE, GROVER BEACH, CA 93433, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: MIGUEL ANGEL SOTO GALVAN, 683 SEABRIGHT AVE, GROVER BEACH, CA 93433
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/ MIGUEL ANGEL SOTO
GALVAN
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 08/02/2024 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 08/02/2029 PUB: 8/15, 8/22, 8/29, 9/5/2024 LEGAL CM 452
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20241659 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: SOLAR SALES ASSISTANTS, 1025 ISLAY ST., APT B, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93401, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: ELITE CONCIERGE ENTERPRISES LLC, 1025 ISLAY ST. APT B, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93401 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/ ELITE CONCIERGE ENTERPRISES LLC, ANDREW CRANE, MANAGING MEM-
BER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 08/05/2024
TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 08/05/2024
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 AWEBSTER, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 08/05/2029
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PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO. Petition of LORETTA EDITH KENT for change of name, case no. 24CVP0236 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.
Petitioner: LORETTA EDITH KENT filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follow: a. Present name: LORETTA EDITH KENTto Proposed name: LORETTA EDITH PARDO
2.
2. The court orders that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before the court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for the change of name should not be granted. NOTICE OF HEARING
a.
Date: 9/18/2024 Time: 9:30am Dept: PASO Room: 2
b. The address of the court is 901 PARK STREET, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446
c. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county: PASO ROBLES PRESS Date: AUG 06, 2024 /s/ Judge HON. GINGER E. GARRETT, Judge of the Su-
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20241650 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: KD’S MOBILE HIGH PRESSURE WASH, 5255 CASCABEL RD, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A MARRIED COUPLE: JACQUELYN DILL, 5255 CASCABEL RD., ATASCADERO, CA 93422, KURT DILL, 5255 CASCABEL RD., ATASCADERO, CA 93422 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.)
/S/ JACQUELYN DILL, JACQUELYN DILL, OWNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 08/02/2024
TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 6-7-1989
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 08/02/2029
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20241649 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: K + J MAINTENANCE SERVICE, 5255 CASCABEL RD, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A MARRIED COUPLE: JACQUELYN DILL, 5255 CASCABEL RD., ATASCADERO, CA 93422, KURT DILL, 5255 CASCABEL RD., ATASCADERO, CA 93422 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization
I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ JACQUELYN DILL, JACQUELYN DILL, OWNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 08/02/2024 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 3/11/2021
CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.
ELAINA CANO, County Clerk By ATRUJILLO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 08/02/2029
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20241453 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: CAL COAST BUILDERS, 555 CARROL AVE, FELTON, CA 95018, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: EMRE NIKHOLAS VARGA, 555 CARROL AVE, FELTON, CA 95018 If Corporation or LLC-
PERSPECTIVE
WORSHIP DIRECTORY
ATASCADERO GOSPEL CHAPEL
8205 Curbaril Ave. (corner of Curbaril & Atascadero Ave.): Sunday service at 10:30 a.m. Ted Mort, Pastor. (805) 466-0175. atascaderogospelchapel.org
Awakening Ways Center for Spiritual Living A New Thought Spiritual Community. Living the Consciously Awakened Life. Rev. Elizabeth Rowley Hogue Sunday 10:00am at the Pavilion 9315 Pismo Way, Atascadero (805) 391-4465. awakeningways.org
St. William’s Catholic Church 6410 Santa Lucia Road, Atascadero, CA (805) 466-0849 www. stwilliams.org Weekday Masses : 10:30 AM Saturday Vigil Mass: 4:30 PM Sunday Masses: 8:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM Spanish
FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH
9925 Morro Road, Atascadero; "The Church on the Hill"; An independent church committed to the teaching of God's Word.; Praise and Prayer–10 a.m.; Morning Worship–11 a.m.; Evening Worship–6 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer–6:30 p.m.; Nursery care and children's classes provided.; Pastor Jorge Guerrero; (805) 461-9197.
HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH ELCA
A place of hope! Join us for in-person worship on Sundays at 9 A.M. Services are also streamed on our YouTube channel, Hope Lutheran Church Atascadero. We offer Sunday School for all ages after worship. Learn more at ourhopelutheran.net. 8005 San Gabriel Road, Atascadero. 805.461.0430. office@ourhopelutheran.org.
LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER-LCMS
4500 El Camino Real, Atascadero; 466-9350; Morning Bible class at 9 a.m. Sunday; Coffee and Sunday Worship with Holy Communion at 10 a.m. Sunday; Thursday morning Bible class 10 a.m. followed by refreshments and fellowship; Developmentally disabled Bible class 1st and 3rd Saturday mornings; redeemeratascadero.org; redeemeratascadero@gmail.com; Pastor Wayne Riddering.
PLYMOUTH CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, UCC
We honor ancient scriptures, responding to God’s contemporary call to be just and kind.; Join us for Worship Sunday, 10 a.m.; Church School Sunday, 10:15 a.m.; Coffee Fellowship 11 a.m.; Men’s Bible Study, Wednesday, 8 a.m.; Women’s Bible Study, Friday, 10 a.m.; Youth Group; 1301 Oak St., Paso Robles; (805) 238-3321.
TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH
940 Creston Road, Paso Robles; has Sunday worship services at 9:30 a.m; For more information, call the church at (805) 238-3702. Ext. 206.
ATASCADERO FOURSQUARE CHURCH–FATHER’S HOUSE
2100 Ramona Road. Sunday service at 10am. Will & Lori Barrow, Pastors; (805) 466-3191; fathershouseafc.com
ABIDE CALVARY ATASCADERO
4500 El Camino Ave (Downstairs, Rear Parking Lot) // info@ abideatascadero.org. Sunday Service at 9am, Children’s Ministry provided for ages 2yrs–6th grade. Pastors Chris Vanoli & Ben Eisenman // Love God, Love Others // Abiding closely with Jesus and teaching others to do the same.
THE REVIVAL CENTER
A division of Alpha Beth Ministries; 3850 Ramada Drive (corner of Ramada and Cow Meadow), Paso Robles; 805-434-5170; Pastor Gabe Abdelaziz; a charismatic non-denominational fellowship; Reaching People, Building Homes; Sundays 10am, Wednesday 7pm; alphabeth@tcsn.net, www.alphabeth.org; Instagram @the_ revival_center
COMMUNITY CHURCH OF ATASCADERO, UCC 5850 Rosario Ave. Service 10 a.m. (in person and on Zoom) Pastor Heather Branton (805) 466-9108 atascaderoucc.org
ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH
820 Creston Road., Paso Robles; (805) 238-2218- Parish Office open Mon-Fri 1 p.m.-5 p.m.; website: www.saintrosechurch.org; Mass times; Daily Mass- 8:30 a.m.; Saturday 8 a.m.; Tues. 7 p.m. Saturday Vigil Mass 5 p.m.; Sunday 8 a.m. & 10 a.m.; Spanish Mass at 1 p.m. & 6 p.m. Father Rodolfo Contreras.
SANTA MARGARITA DE CORTONA CATHOLIC CHURCH
22515 “H” St, Santa Margarita (805)438-5383 Parish Office
hours:Wed-Thur 9am-12pm Mass Times: Saturday Vigil Mass:5pm Sunday:10am Wed-Fri 10am Adoration Wed following Mass Confessions: Saturday 4pm and Sunday 9am
RESURRECTION ANGLICAN CHURCH
We are a “Mere Christian” congregation in the Anglican tradition. We are rooted in Christ and the authority of the Bible. We respect apostolic tradition and use The Book of Common Prayer. Whether you know anything about Christianity or not, visit us Beginning September 8th at 9:30 any Sunday morning at 9005 Santa Lucia Road. All are welcome. Text Pastor Cynthia with any questions at (828) 406-7253.
Be included in the Atascadero News & Paso Robles Press Worship Directory for an entire year at $175
barbie butz COLUMNIST
Knights of Columbus and the City of Atascadero are presenting the 8th Annual Atascadero Charity Showdown, with the Cornhole Tournament on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 21 and 22. Saturday’s events include Single and Doubles Blind Open in the Sunken Gardens. On Sunday, in the Sunken Gardens, there will be a Sponsor Tourney and a Showdown Tourney.
Recipes this week — more chocolate — what can I say!
Gooey Orange Chocolate Chip Cake
Ingredients:
3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened, plus extra for greasing
• 2 oranges
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
lee pitts COLUMNIST
It’s been my general observation that people who have something really good to sell aren’t the best at marketing, and the people who are great at marketing often don’t have anything good to sell. So it is with ranchers. We have a really great product to sell, but we aren’t the best at marketing. In fact, we need a complete marketing makeover. We are still living in the Marlboro cowboy age while even America’s saloons are going smokeless. Our heroes are John Wayne, Roy Rogers, and Gene Autry, but if you mention those names to today’s millennials, they’ll say in unison, “Who?”
The secret to marketing these days is to confuse the public by never calling something by what it really is. For example, if a wolf kills one of your calves, it’s not cold-blooded murder; it is a livestock depredation incident.
See how much nicer that sounds?
Every time I read or hear of an example of this tickle talk I write it down and I’ve acquired
When you are in pain, you don’t know what God is doing. Have you asked yourself, “Why me?” or “What’s the point of all this?” Even when you are on the other side of the pain you probably have thought or said out loud, “What a waste!” I’ve been there, too.
When you drive by a tree in the wintertime, often all you see is a presumably dead tree because you don’t see any visible leaves or any foliage. But what you don’t see is the inside where that tree is gathering sap which eventually makes its way to the limbs and causes those limbs to produce. So even though it looks dead there is still a growth process happening
Fun and chocolate
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
Generous 1/4 cup superfine sugar
3 eggs, beaten
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Generous 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Sauce:
• 3 ounces semisweet chocolate
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 tablespoons orange juice
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and line a 9-inch square cake pan with parchment paper. Finely grate the rind from 1 orange and reserve. Use a sharp knife to cut off all the peel and white pith from both oranges and carefully remove the segments. Chop half the segments into small pieces. Reserve the other half of the segments for garnish. Sift flour and baking powder into a large bowl and add the butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat well until the mixture is smooth, then stir in the reserved orange
rind and the small chopped orange segments. Spoon the mixture into the prepared pan and smooth the surface with a spatula. Sprinkle the chocolate chips over the top, spreading to the edges. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until risen, firm and golden brown.
To make the sauce, put the chocolate, butter, and orange juice into a pan and heat gently, stirring, until melted and smooth. Serve the cake warm, topped with a reserved orange segment and a spoonful of sauce on each serving.
Note: The sauce can be used on other simple, UN-frosted chocolate cakes and cupcakes.
Pear and Chocolate
Cupcakes
Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter, softened
• Generous 1/2 cup light brown sugar
• 2 eggs
3/4 cup self-rising flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Words matter
quite a collection. Shopping is retail therapy, a toupee is a hair replacement system and state and federal governments are nontraditional organized crime. Due to so many divorces, weddings are now being referred to as temporary commitment ceremonies. If your dog is a crossbred mutt it is now a dog of undetermined origin. People no longer sleep on mattresses but sleep systems. And illegal aliens are now guest workers. If you’re fat, you’re differently sized, and if you’re short, you are gravitationally challenged. If you plan your motor trips by stopping at truck stops, now known as travel plazas, you are engaging in timed voiding. A used car is a certified pre-owned vehicle, an undertaker is an after-life director, an elderly person in an assisted care facility is an undead corpse, and a hooker is a low-cost provider of relationship management. Even the military gets in on the word game. I’m told that the Navy SEALs refer to night as one cycle of darkness. I’m the most politically INCORRECT person in the world, but even around our house, we refer to the kitchen as the burn unit.
Amidst all this politically correct talk, we in the cattle business are still using words like slaughterhouse, manure, and
fat. I know it would make my grandpa rotate horizontally in his subterranean post-life enclosure to hear me say this, but I think we should be transitioning away from the word “cowboy.”
The Marlboro man doesn’t sell cigarettes anymore, and media personalities with decision-making disorders have assigned too much negative feedback to the word cowboy. They consider cowboys barbaric and it’s not because they string barb-wire. That’s probably another word we should reimagine.
I hate to be verbally repetitive, but it’s probably time to vocationally relocate, disemploy, deselect and non-renew the cowboy. It carries just too much excess baggage. Perhaps something like vehicularly housed, non-physically challenged, producer of non-scented organic beef would confuse our image enough. Or perhaps you prefer an outdoor product specialist or biomass conversion technologist who watches over biomass converters, heretofore known as cows.
Better yet, we need to find a job description that includes the two magic words, so how does sustainable environmentalist sound? Or sustainable agrarian products, environmentalists, and maintainers of sustainable open space. Too long? If you want
Affliction and glory
on the inside that you don’t see.
When you are going through a painful season, we don’t always see what God is doing — in us or in our surroundings, but guaranteed He is using it to His benefit and to yours. The Bible teaches us that when we are afflicted a greater weight of glory is being distributed to us.
My favorite verse in scripture since I was a child has been 2 Corinthians 4:17: For momentary, light affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparison. Romans 8:18 is like it: For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory that is to be revealed to us.
You may not understand why you’re going through the challenges that you are facing. But what you do need to understand is that glory comes through affliction. God is using all these current problems so you can carry a greater weight of His glory. As you carry a heavier weight of
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened
cocoa
• 4 canned pear halves, drained and sliced
• 2 tablespoons honey, warmed
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place 12 paper liners in a shallow muffin pan. Place the butter, sugar, eggs, flour, baking powder, and cocoa in a large bowl, and beat until the batter is just smooth. Spoon the batter into paper liners and smooth the tops. Arrange 2 pear slices on top of each cupcake. Bake the cupcakes in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until risen and firm to the touch. Transfer to a wire cooling rack. While the cupcakes are still warm, glaze with the honey. Let cool completely.
Enjoy the days when the temperature is cooler and we can turn on the oven to bake!
Barbie Butz is an independent columnist for The Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press; you can email her at bbutz1@outlook.com
something a little more catchy, then how about a fabricator of non-carbohydrates or a provider of environmental services?
Henceforth Angus should be known as cattle of color; a cow that was raped by a bull and got pregnant has been infected with progeny, and any antibiotics you give to save an animal’s life shall be referred to as UCM’s: universal cattle medicines.
I know I’m just an intellectually unremarkable keyboard jockey with an appearance deficit, cranial deforestation and a recto-cranial insertion but I really do think that ranchers are going to have to undergo a complete marketing makeover. We tend to put forth a face that is overly Caucasian and chronologically challenged, while we need to focus on an image that is more feminine and more representative of humankind. To be quite frank, we’re perceived as a bunch of old male carnivorous geezers. To really confuse our customers we should henceforth be known as non-vegan persons of cow. Both the product we produce and the people who produce it aren’t old, just finely aged.
Lee Pitts is an independent columnist for The Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press; you can email them at leepitts@leepittsbooks.com.
glory, the things that used to tear up your nerves will be no more than a tiny speed bump. Your wheels don’t slip when you got weight. God is using everything to work for your good. Romans 8:28 says, “And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.” My previously mentioned favorite verse encourages me that my pain and suffering are not in vain. I’ve experienced in my own life God changing me through my hardships to: 1) Make me more like Him. 2) Show His glory off through me. 3) Grow me up so I can handle life better, which in turn makes life a little easier on me. 2 Corinthians 3:18, “But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as from the Lord, the Spirit.”
1 Peter 4:13 says, “But to the
degree that you share the sufferings of Christ, keep on rejoicing, so that also at the revelation of His glory you may rejoice in exultation.”
Be encouraged that the weight of glory causes you to be more stable and so this time what used to make you stress, freak out, and make your wheels skid, won’t even cause your drink that you’re carrying to spill a drop! Let’s just walk right through it knowing that God has added a greater weight of glory to our lives!
Let me pray with you: Father, I thank You that You always have a plan and we want to trust You with all of our hearts. Help us to choose to rejoice in suffering. Not because it’s fun or we necessarily like it, but because we know we carry a heavier weight of glory because of it.
In Jesus’ Name, Amen. Sarah-Kate Duran is an independent columnist for The Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press; you can email them at alphabeth@tcsn.net
Paso Robles High School football excels at all levels to start season
Sights set on upcoming matchup against Madera High
PASO ROBLES — Last week, all three levels of the Paso Robles High School football program secured impressive victories, showcasing the depth and talent across the board. The freshman team led the charge with a commanding 41-14 win over Everett Alvarez High School, powered by an outstanding rushing attack. The JV team followed suit, defeating Garces Memorial 21-14, while the varsity team’s defense shone in a hard-fought 7-0 shutout victory.
TThe Paso Robles community turned out in force to support their teams, with the Bearcat spirit evident in the stands. Reflecting on the season so far, the coaching staff expressed pride in how the players, coaches, and managers have responded not only to victories but also to the challenges of defeat. As the Bearcats approach their second week, the focus remains on growth and resilience, both on and off the field.
Looking ahead, the Bearcats are gearing up for an exciting matchup against Madera High School this Friday at War Memorial Stadium. With both teams holding a 1-1 record, the game promises to be a thrilling contest. The JV game has been rescheduled to 5 p.m., followed by the varsity game at 7:30
p.m. to accommodate the anticipated heat.
The pregame ceremony will feature Dominic Gennaro Messina carrying the Bearcat Hammer out of the tunnel. Additionally, the school will honor three dedicated employees — Amanda Thompson, athletic program assistant; BreAnne Overton, business teacher; and Alexandra Thompson, 10th-grace counselor — for their contributions to the school and community.
Fans unable to attend the game in person can catch all the action via the PRHS Athletics Instagram and Facebook pages, where a livestream will be available. The Bearcats are eager to continue their strong start and look forward to the community’s support in this pivotal game.
he Atascadero Greyhounds football team faced a tough loss in their home opener, falling 28-21 to the North Bakersfield Stars in a thrilling non-conference game. The contest was fiercely competitive, with the score tied 14-14 at halftime and 21-21 late in the fourth quarter. In the final seconds, North Bakersfield secured the win with a decisive touchdown, leaving Atascadero just short of victory. Despite the loss, standout performances from the Greyhounds included Joseph Hyde, who rushed for an impressive 129 yards on just 14 carries. The win evens North Bakersfield’s record at 1-1, while Atascadero will look to bounce back on the road against Roosevelt this Friday. The Greyhounds are hoping to extend their impressive fivegame winning streak away from home, dating back to last season.
Greyhounds fall in heartbreaker against North Bakersfield Eagles
On Friday, Aug. 23, the Templeton Eagles opened their season with a commanding 33-0 victory over the Hoover Patriots, with standout performances from Tyler Cunningham, who rushed for 66 yards and two touchdowns, and Levi Goodman, who grabbed two of the team’s five interceptions. The win set a high bar for the season.
However, in their latest game, the Eagles faced a tough challenge and narrowly lost to the Monache Marauders, 13-10. Despite the loss, there were strong individual performances from Jaron Sampson, who recorded 99 receiving yards and two touchdowns, and Colter Tannehill, who threw for 162 yards and two touchdowns.
The Eagles now stand at 1-1 for the season, same as the Marauders. As always, the spirit of Templeton remains strong, with the entire town standing behind their team, ready for the next Friday night under the lights.
Week of September 5 - 11
Senior defensive lineman Anthony Moretto (left) and senior quarterback Jonathan Druding are key players for this year’s Paso Robles High football team. Photo by Cathy Gritzfeld, PhotoStop
