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SLO County Takes ‘Positive Step’ in Re-Opening

Trustees Discuss Return to In-Person Learning Parents continue to voice concern for Georgia Brown status

By CAMILLE DeVAUL camille@pasoroblespress.com PASO ROBLES — Paso Robles Joint Unified School District (PRJUSD) met for the Mar. 9 regular board meeting.

Several residents called and wrote letters concerned with the potential closure of the Georgia Brown Elementary School.

During the Dec. 7, 2020, 7-11 Committee meeting, committee members discussed the possible closure of the Georgia Brown campus, which raised concern

Flamson Middle School welcomed back sixth graders for in-person hybrid learning on Tuesday, Mar. 9 while grades seventh through twelfth officially begin on Tuesday, Mar. 16. Photo courtesy of Paso Robles Joint Unified School District

State passes incentive package to accelerate the safe return to in-person instruction

By HAYLEY MATTSON hayley@pasoroblespress.com SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — Last Wednesday, San Luis Obispo County moved from the Purple Tier to the Red Tier of the State’s “Blueprint for a Safer Economy.”

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The State’s Blueprint allows for counties in the Red Tier to re-open a degree of indoor operations and resume certain activities. To re-open local businesses, they must follow all State guidance for their industry and self-certify that they are ready to re-open safely.

“This is a positive step in the right direc-

tion for our community, and I’m happy that we’re able to re-open more parts of our community,” Dr. Penny Borenstein, San Luis Obispo County Health Officer, explained in a released statement. “But we cannot take this gift for granted. We must remain vigilant as we move forward so that we do not undo this good work.”

This news comes almost a year after the nation declared a State of Emergency on Mar. 13, 2020, which enabled FEMA to operate as a vehicle to deliver virus response funds to state and local governments.

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Shandon High School Seniors Enjoy a ‘Senior Day’ Bonfire in Cayucos After Repainting the Shandon ‘S’

By CAMILLE DeVAUL camille@pasoroblespress.com SHANDON — On Thursday, Feb. 25, Shandon High School teachers brought 19 students to the Shandon ‘S’ to repaint and clean up the area.

The High School students are required to fulfill 20 hours of community service each year, which amounts to 80 hours of service by their senior year.

“The staff was noticing that the seniors were struggling with it being their senior year and being in COVID... it’s difficult,” said Superintendent Dr. Kristina Benson.

Like many students throughout the country, students have missed out on all the traditional senior activities.

“When we were at the ‘S’ kids were wearing their masks, they were maintaining social distance, but we had the music going, and they were having a good time just being with each other, which they haven’t had an opportunity to do too much,” said Benson.

After finishing their work at the ‘S’, the teachers took 16 of the Shan-

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bonfire on the beach.

At 5 p.m., more school staff from Shandon came and read affirmations and letters to their students. Benson read Dr. Suess’s ‘Oh, the Places You’ll Go’ and a poem on never giving up.

Many students have been struggling with distance learning, but grades and homework were not a main concern during the bonfire.

“There was very little discussion about grades and academics. It was more discussions about them as people,” Benson said.

“We had some seniors that wished to talk... they shared the struggles of their senior year... and how they were so happy that the staff cared about them more than just academics,” said Benson.

Shandon students were able to bond with fellow classmates and also rebuild a connection with their teachers.

Shandon High School Seniors clean up and repaint the Shandon ‘S’ for “Shandon is such a small commucommunity service hours. Contributed Photos. nity... it was like a family moment, don seniors to Cayucus for leadership Dinner was picked up from a local and it was great to be able to share activities, visiting the tide pools, and Cayucus restaurant to support local CONTINUED ON PAGE A15 bonding to uplift the student spirits. businesses, and then they enjoyed a

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Ed Gallagher playing his bagpipes on the loop of Fairway Dr. and Putter Ave. in Paso Robles. Photo by Camille DeVaul

Former Paso Robles City Planner Celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with Bagpipe Tour

By CAMILLE DeVAUL camille@pasoroblespress.com PASO ROBLES — If you hear the distinctive sound of bagpipes in the next week, don’t worry, you haven’t stepped through some standing stones and been transported to Scotland. Although, I rather think I would be okay with that.

In the weeks leading up to St. Patrick’s Day, Ed Gallagher can be heard throughout Paso Robles playing traditional Irish tunes for the second year in a row.

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Could The Atascadero Rock Snake Earn A Guinness World Record?

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ne day in late August, a sort of diamond-shaped rock, painted to look like the head of a snake, appeared at the Atascadero Lake Park with a sign that read, “This is a Rock Snake. Add your painted rocks, and let’s see how long it’ll grow.” For the past seven months, the snake has continued to grow and now stretches over 1,200 feet, but its origin has remained a mystery until now.

The sparkling, twisting, curving collection of rocks down by the lake began as a way to spread positivity, beauty, and, really, in a way, relaxation.

The Rock Snake was started by local Atascadero resident Wanda Kohl, who had taken up an old hobby she used to do with her kids while looking for something to do during the COVID-19 pandemic. The hobby, of course, was finding interesting rocks of all different shapes, sizes, colors, and contours and turning them into fun works of art.

“Well, Covid had been happening, and we were all stuck at home. I was going crazy, so I started painting rocks,” Kohl explained. “I mean, I would get up in the morning, and before breakfast, I would sit down and paint some rocks. It was really comforting to me; it became something I liked to do. I have some painted rocks from my kids when they were little. So, I just thought maybe I will try it and see if people like it. Maybe they will want to get involved.”

Kohl made her sign, painted her snakehead, as well as a few other rocks, and went to the lake with no expectations, just a longing to spread positivity to those in her community through her art. The Atascadero artist follows the popular rock snake community Facebook group “SLO Painted Rocks” and a few other fun pages such as “Rocks Behaving Badly,” where people hide rocks around the neighborhood but had never seen one that continued to grow.

After placing her first few rocks, Kohl waited a week to return and suddenly found 20 more rocks added to her snake. Today, the Rock Snake is over 1,200 feet long and contains upwards of 3,500 stones, each one representing a small piece of the person who made it. It has grown into a fantastic attraction that brings many people to the lake every day to see what new rocks have shown up and, most importantly, to find their rock and make sure it is still in the spot they left it.

“I never really thought about it growing all the way around the lake, but over time, I did,” Kohl said through a smile. “Sometimes, I will just walk around the lake and listen to people talk about it and just watch the little kids pick them up. I have seen kids come and place rocks, and it is totally a community art project. I couldn’t be happier that it is going like it is.”

What started with just a few painted rocks that mostly looked like painted Easter eggs has now grown into a living piece of art. Those in Atascadero that have chosen to add to the Rock Snake have made it their own, and the creativity has exploded.

There are now rocks for sports teams, super-

heroes, favorite movies, declarations of love, messages of faith, even advertisements for businesses, and ways to get help if you are struggling through the pandemic.

There are rocks painted by professionals, amateurs, babies, and the elderly. It has truly become something that belongs to the City and all of the people within it.

Perhaps the most interesting part about the Rock Snake is that it also keeps a chronological timeline with each of its scales like the rings inside a tree. If you start at the head, which is positioned at the bridge that crosses the overflow, and walk along the path, you will see where the snake was during the holidays like Halloween, Christmas and Valentine’s Day as the rocks reflect the themes.

The art project that began with a humble beginning now has more aspirational goals in mind. In August, it was preposterous to imagine the snake of painted rocks could make it all the way around the lake, but with it about a quarter of the way there already, it’s beginning to seem possible.

The Atascadero News, along with the help of some community members, the City of Atascadero and the Friends of the Atascadero Lake, have set a goal even higher than anyone ever thought possible.

The City released the following statement on Tuesday afternoon.

“The City is excited to see that our residents and visitors have taken an interest in the Rock Snake. Due to this level of participation, we have been asked to look into what it takes to be considered for the Guinness Book of World Records. While we check on what that means, keep creating and adding to the Rock Snake!”

Is it possible that the Atascadero Rock Snake could not only be the longest snake on the Central Coast or America but the entire world?

It is not certain if the Rock Snake is eligible for the Guinness Book of World Records, but it could be as it meets the criteria. To qualify, the record must be measurable, breakable, standardizable, verifiable, based on one variable, and, obviously, the best in the world.

Atascadero is not the first place in the world to have an extensive collection of painted rocks.

According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the current record for the largest display of painted rocks is in the United Kingdom in memory of a young girl, Isla Tansey, who passed away.

The Tansey collection of “painted pebbles” has 8,500 rocks but does not have them positioned into a long trail but rather in a display.

However, it turns out that Atascadero might not be the only City trying to break this record during the pandemic. It has been reported that the town of Paignton, England, is also aiming for the record and was nearing 3,000 rocks in June.

It is unclear if Paignton has applied for the record, but one thing is clear, Atascadero is making its push and needs more painted rocks from its residents if we want our place in the history books.

Atascadero resident Wanda Kohl took up an old hobby of rock painting during the pandemic and started the “Rock Snake” at the Atascadero Lake. Photos by Connor Allen

Various painted rocks that can be seen in the Rock Snake at the Atascadero Lake.

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North County High School Athletes Take to The Field

North County High School Football Returns on March 19

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he Greyhounds boys and girls cross country teams competed last week in a dual meet against the Righetti. The Hounds made the trip down the Santa Maria and came home with two victories. Not only did the Hounds roll to victory, but they also took first place in both races led by Faith Rocha and Kyle Shatwell.

The Greyhound girls were absolutely dominant in their victory on Friday placing six girls inside the top seven in the race. Rocha led the way with a time of 20:19, followed by Kelsie Rigby in second with a time of 21:07 and Anna Archibald at 21:08. The pack of Hounds was split by Righetti’s top runner, Mara Gutierrez, who placed fourth, followed by three more girls in orange. Quinn Dubrul (21:46) placed fifth, and Amelie Lovo (21:58) came in sixth to round out the Atascadero top five.

Atascadero’s Shatwell ran the race of the day for either team, boys or girls, using the entire 5,000 meters to gain on his competition before taking them with a blaze of speed at the end. Shatwell finished with a time of 17:34, just barely ahead of Righetti’s Cory Campbell, who finished at 17:34.6.

Two Warriors followed Shatwell in second and third place, but it was the Hounds who placed three runners in the top five. Karl Walrod came in fourth for the Hounds with a time of 18:08, followed closely by Dane Hardy at 18:11. Two more Warriors crossed the line in sixth and seventh, but Atascadero slammed the door shut and took home the victory when Owen Fang, KJ Sanchez and Nathan Cooks came in the round out the top 10.

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he Paso Robles Bearcats hosted their first cross country race of the season this Saturday and earned victories for both the boys and girls teams.

The Lady Bearcats defended their home turf with a lopsided 26-41 victory while the boys were in a much closer race but came out with a 26-30 win.

The Paso Robles girls placed four runners inside the top five and six inside the top 10. Charlotte Castelli led the way, finishing first with a time of 19:15, followed by Sydney Moore who placed second.

One Nipomo runner split the pack of Bearcats, finishing third but was followed by Jaiden Anguiano (20.42.3) in fourth, Madeline Loff (20:52.8) in fifth, and Sophia Berry (20:59.3) in sixth.

The Bearcat boys were also able to take the top two spots while placing six runners inside the top ten. Jason Scruggs led all runners with a time of 16:34.5, followed by teammate Cameron LeClair who finished second with a time of 17:05.4. The top two Bearcat runners were followed across the finish line by three Nipomo Titans before the second wave of crimson tank tops crashed upon the finish line.

Diego Ortega placed sixth with a time of 17:50.9, followed by Joseph Martinez (18:13.4) in eighth and Manuel Cruz (18:14.8) ninth, which gave the boys the slim victory.

The Bearcats also kicked off their water polo season Saturday at home against Santa Ynez. Unfortunately, the Pirates were too strong in the water for the boys and girls as both teams dropped their season opener. Each team fought hard but, in the end, could not muster enough offense to get the victory. The girls fell 10-7, with goalie Kaitlyn Rebrand recording 19 saves. The boys dropped their game 17-12.

Riley Lowery led the Paso Robles boys offensively with five goals.

VOP Sports Network to Live Stream More Than 65 Local Games

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his spring, the Voice of Paso Sports Network will be broadcasting and live streaming more than sixty-five local high school sporting events perfect for viewing at home during the condensed spring that has just begun.

In the next few weeks, local high schools in the County will quickly descend into the wildest sports season anyone has ever seen, as nearly every sport will try and fit a season in before graduation in June. However, due to the pandemic, sports venues will be allowing minimum capacity and, at times, no capacity for family and friends to watch their sons and daughters, friends and classmates.

The VOP Sports Network has been broadcasting Bearcats sports for the past five years and is ready and excited for the journey that lies ahead of them.

“Our philosophy is that we want to bring sports to the community,” John Doss, who will handle the majority of play-by-play commentary for the VOP Sports Network, explained. “It is local sports-- high school sports--, and we want them to be covered.

We are a small-town community here in the North County, and we want small-town sports. We try and bring a little bit of flair to what we do, and we try and cover all those sports that are non-traditional and that you might not necessarily find on the radio all the time. We will cover your soccer games; we will cover your basketball games and volleyball, track and field, and obviously the big ones like football, baseball and softball.”

Not only will the VOP Sports Network bring families and friends a way to watch the athletes, but they also provide limitless entertainment for listeners from their two-person team of Doss and James Wiemann.

The two have been together for hundreds of broadcasts and prove it each night when they bicker like a married couple for our enjoyment.

Beginning last Saturday, the VOP Sports Network will kicked off a three-month broadcasting schedule that is incomparable to any around. Of the 68 events they currently have scheduled, they will cover almost every sport, including boys and girls water polo, boys and girls soccer, softball, baseball, football and are already looking into adding indoor sports when they make their return.

“I think the best thing about this whole situation is that we get to do two sports that we love in the same season,” Wiemann said. “It is never going to happen again.

We are going to be able to do football on a Friday night and come back and broadcast baseball on a Saturday. In a way, I guess it is kind of a nightmare, but it is also a blessing in disguise. It is going to be so fun.”

On top of all the games, the VOP Sports Network also produces a weekly Bearcat Locker Room Show where they will bring in some more of their featured voices as well as local coaches and athletes to preview the upcoming games on the schedule.

While Wiemann and Doss will be on the majority of the broadcasts, the Sports Network also features other knowledgeable sports figures in the North County such as Tim Stewart, Greg Cunningham, Walt Van Zandt, Dave Lambert, and, of course, the coach, Bill Stansbury on every Friday night football game.

On top of providing some interesting in-game insights, Lambert is also the man behind the video and ensures each event comes with audio and visual capabilities.

“It is going to be a challenge, but we are really excited,” Lambert said.

To view the games and stay on top of the robust, ever-changing schedule, make sure to follow 805 Broadcasters on Facebook.

The VOP Sports Network is funded through community sponsorships and is still looking for more support to ensure they can run uninterrupted this season. Those excited about watching games and interested in contributing should head to the VOP website at VoiceofPaso. com or call (805)788-8114 to help.

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Opponent Place Time Pioneer Valley* Away 6:00 PM Mission Prep* Away 6:00 PM Santa Maria* Away 6:00 PM Morro Bay* Home 7:00 PM Nipomo* Home 7:00 PM OPEN DATE Paso Robles Home 7:00 PM *Indicates League Game

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Opponent Place Time Wasco Home 7:00 PM Righetti* Home 7:00 PM Arroyo Grande* Home 7:00 PM St. Joseph* Away 7:00 PM Paso Robles* Home 7:00 PM San Luis Obispo* Away 7:00 PM *Indicates League Game

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TEMPLETON HIGH SCHOOL

he Templeton boys cross country team continued their hot start on Saturday, defeating Pioneer Valley 23-32 to notch their third win in a row and bring their overall record to 3-1. Saturday’s cloud cover appeared to boost to the Eagle runners as every boy in the race improved on their time from last week. Josh Bell took the top spot in the race for the boys and left scorched earth behind him with every step he took as he broke the Templeton school record for a second consecutive week with a time of 16:04. Bell was so fast Saturday that he was nearly two minutes ahead of the closest competitor. The Eagles placed three boys in the top five and five in the top ten. Nicholas Jansen (18:05) finished third overall, followed by Jayden Buck (18:19) in fourth and Max Chalekson (18:41) in sixth.

The Eagle girls also put together a strong race but were only able to field four runners, which is not enough to generate a team score. Maddie Bobbitt also continued her own streak of dominance on the girl’s side, winning her third consecutive race, this one by more than a minute. Bobbitt finished with a time of 20:36, followed by three Panthers and Hannah MacFarlane (23:12), who rounded out the top five. Mariana Perez and Ashlyn Estes finished in eighth and ninth respectively with times of 24:04 and 24:07.

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Date 3/19/21 3/27/21 4/02/21 4/09/21 4/16/21 4/23/21 4/30/21

Opponent Place Time St Joseph* Home 7:00 PM San Luis Obispo* Away 2:00 PM Righetti* Away 7:00 PM Arroyo Grande* Home 7:00 PM Templeton* Away 7:00 PM Open Date Atascadero Away 7:00 PM *Indicates League Game

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The VOP Sports Network will feature the voices of Jim Wiemann, John Doss, Bill Stansbury, Dave Lambert and Time Stweart, all pitcured above. Contributed photos

fter months of delay and what many called “The Endless Summer,” at long last high school football is returning to the Central Coast. Friday, Mar. 19, all three of the North County High Schools will be in action for the first time since 2019.

As announced in early 2020, there will only be two leagues this season, the Mountain and the Ocean. The most notable change is that Atascadero Greyhounds have moved into the Ocean League while the Templeton Eagles have moved up into the Mountain.

The new Mountain League will contain Arroyo Grande, Paso Robles, Righetti, San Luis Obispo, St. Joseph and the Templeton Eagles. The new Ocean League will be home to Atascadero, Mission Prep, Morro Bay, Nipomo, Pioneer Valley and Santa Maria.

Also of note, when the original schedules were announced for the 2020 season, the Greyhounds and Bearcats were planning to meet up for their first midseason matchup since the early 1990’s.

However, due to the shift in scheduling in a crazy, pandemic spring, the rivals are back on track and will play each other in the last game of the season on Apr. 30 in Atascadero.

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‘Let Them Play CA’ Reaches Settlement To Resume Indoor Sports

By CONNOR ALLEN Thursday morning, the California group “Let Them Play CA” that has been pushing to bring back high school and youth sports announced major news of a settlement with the State of California that would allow for the return of all sports in the State with certain guidelines.

“We have reached a settlement with the State of California on our lawsuit,” Scripps Ranch High School coach Marlon Gardinera said in the press conference. “The

terms of the temporary restraining order here in San Diego allowing all student-athletes to return to play both indoor and outdoor will now go into effect statewide. All high school sports can begin in California.”

Just a few weeks ago, the State loosened its safety restrictions allowing for the return of youth and outdoor sports in counties with a COVID-19 adjusted case rate under 14 per 100,000 residents.

The new guidelines, which have yet to be released by the California

Department of Public Health but are expected Thursday or Friday, will allow for indoor sports to begin for the first time in SLO County since the beginning of the pandemic in early 2020.

According to Stephen E. Grebing, the attorney retained by “Let Them Play CA,” indoor sports can return but would need to follow similar guidelines that college and professional sports teams are currently under. However, It appears, but is unclear at this time, that indoor sports would still require a negative

COVID-19 test within 48 hours of a game regardless of the local case rates.

The State has agreed to pay for testing for three sports, football, water polo, and rugby, meaning the schools would be on their own to test other sports.

In the news conference, Gardinera addressed testing, stating that the organization has pieces in place to help athletes get tested throughout the State through testtodayCA.com.

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Galaxy Theaters Could Still Face Foreclosure As the County Moves to Red Galaxy Theaters finally able to re-open to the public on its 10 Year Galaxy Anniversary STAFF REPORT

7th Annual ‘Brew at the Zoo’ Goes Virtual At Home Fest with the Charles Paddock Zoo STAFF REPORT ATASCADERO — The Charles Paddock Zoo is gearing up for another fun-filled, virtual beer festival for this year’s Brew at the Zoo at Home Fest, to be held on Saturday, Apr. 24, from 12:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m.

Tickets are on sale now; while supplies last, the final day to purchase tickets is Wed. Apr. 14.

Since large, in-person gatherings are not prohibited due to current COVID-19 safety guidelines, and they had so much success at the event last September, the Zoo is planning another virtual beer festival for Apr. 24.

This virtual Brew at the Zoo event will showcase many of the unique animals and conservation efforts of the Charles Paddock Zoo, along with the artisan craft breweries that can be found in Atascadero, San Luis Obispo County, and throughout California.

Virtual Brew at the Zoo will allow attendees to enjoy behindthe-scenes animal tours with knowledgeable and experienced Zookeepers, learning about each of the 14 artisan beverages included in the Brew Masters pack, and grooving to fun tunes from local bands, like Bear Market Riot.

Here is how it works: Once your ticket has been purchased, you will receive your 14-Pack containing 12 oz. & 16 oz. craft beers, no later than Thursday, Apr. 22. During the week prior to the event, you will be sent a link to the festival that will enable you to tune-in on Saturday, Apr. 24 at 12:30 p.m. to experience a fantastic event LIVE from the Charles Paddock Zoo! All proceeds from this event will benefit the ongoing conservation and educational efforts of the Charles Paddock Zoo and the Friends of the Charles Paddock Zoo. Regular Tickets are $65 each plus a small ticket service charge, which includes shipping/delivery. VIP Tickets are $90 each plus a small ticket service fee, and includes shipping and delivery, plus a commemorative Brew at the Zoo T-shirt, and two general admission tickets to the Zoo to use for your next visit.

Tickets Purchases To purchase tickets for this event and additional information, please go to visitatascadero.com/ events/index.php?id=314 Brew at the Zoo at Home Fest will be a fun and exciting virtual adventure plus is a great way to support the Charles Paddock Zoo and its animal residents at the same time.

Current ticket holders for the original in-person event will be honored for the virtual event on Apr. 24. For ticket holders that cannot attend the event and would like a refund or if you have any questions, please contact Terrie Banish at (805)470-3490 or email tbanish@atascadero.org.

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ATASCADERO — As the county moved into the Red Tier and movie theaters and restaurants are permitted once again to open at 25 percent capacity, the dreary fate of the Galaxy Theatres and Colony Square becomes a bit more optimistic.

Back on Feb. 26 the Atascadero City Council adopted a Resolution in support of Galaxy Theatre, all Colony Square commercial tenants, and the Colony Square property owner during the pandemic.

Since the COVID-19 related March 2020 statewide shutdown of many businesses, especially restaurants, theaters, and other venues that include public gathering, Galaxy Theatres has been primarily closed to the public, other than a few private events throughout the past year.

The closure has resulted in significant economic hardships to both Galaxy Theatre and the surrounding businesses, the impact of which has been felt by the business leaseholders as well as the owners of the Colony Square properties. Cinema Square LLC property owners have been working closely with the Colony Square tenants, including Galaxy Theatre and Que Pasa Mexican Restaurant, throughout the pandemic-related closures.

Galaxy Theatre is one of the most significant tenants in Colony Square and

provides the largest portion of rental revenue for that portion of Colony Square, owned by Jeff Nelson. During the pandemic-related closure and economic hardships, the theater and neighboring businesses have not been able to make rent payments, which in turn has severely restricted Mr. Nelson’s ability to keep up with mortgage payments on his portion of the property.

The lender on the Cinema Square LLC property, a lending group from New York including Wells Fargo, CW Capital, SEER Capital, Jeffries LoanCore, and Wilmington Trust, has initiated foreclosure on the Colony Square property, which includes Galaxy Theatre. Under New York law, they legally cannot foreclose on any New York property, and according to some reports, the foreclosure action against the Colony Square property in Atascadero may currently be the only COVID-19 related commercial foreclosure in San Luis Obispo County.

Elected officials have weighed in on the issue to express their concerns, including California State Assembly Member Jordan Cunningham, “Before foreclosing a cherished and economically-important local business, the bank should give Galaxy Theatre the opportunity to apply for and receive a grant as part of California’s daysold stimulus program. Over the past year, too many local businesses have been forced to permanently shut their doors - resulting in unprecedented job loss on the Central Coast. With new programs available to small businesses, I join my colleagues by imploring the bank to halt foreclosures and give business who have been able to survive this long a chance at a California

small business grant.”

5th District Supervisor Debbie Arnold said, “I know how important Galaxy Theatre and the Colony Square businesses have been to the economic growth and vitality of Atascadero’s downtown community. At a time when many businesses are struggling through no fault of their own, we need all economic partners working together, including the banking community, to ensure economic recovery in San Luis Obispo County.”

According to Atascadero Mayor Heather Moreno, “Until COVID-19 struck, the businesses of Colony Square, including its anchor, Galaxy Theatre, were a major contributor to the progress and success of Atascadero’s downtown. Our community needs an open and thriving Colony Square with its vital entertainment venue, Galaxy Theatre. Continuity of ownership and allowing these businesses the opportunity to make a come-back are critical to the successful recovery of our downtown while foreclosing on these properties could have a long-term, devastating impact.”

Last week the county was able to move from the Purple Tier to the Red Tier of the State’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy. This allows for movie theaters to open indoors with a 25 percent maximum capacity or 100 people, whichever is fewer.

Galaxy Theatres was finally able to re-opened to the public last Friday, which happened to be its 10 Year Galaxy Anniversary.

“10 years ago today, Galaxy Atascadero became part of the Galaxy Theatres family!

Cheers to our wonderful community and

Galaxy Theatre opens on 10 Year Galaxy Anniversary after being closed due to the pandemic. Photo by Lynne R. Krizik

all the unforgettable memories we’ve created together. We are so pleased to be re-opening on the 10-year anniversary of the theatre, and we look forward to seeing you this weekend!” they shared via social media.

And even though Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order on Mar. 4 extending authorization for local governments to halt evictions for commercial renters impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic through Jun. 30, this does not help as a foreclosure is the issue with Galaxy Theatre and Colony Square, and not eviction according to Atascadero Deputy City Manager Terrie Banish.

To support Galaxy Theatres and Colony Square, be sure to patron the surrounding restaurants and take in a movie. For more information on how you can help, contact Terrie Banish, (805)470-3490.

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Supervisors Negotiate Residential and Business Interest in Land Use Supervisors weigh in on Conditional Use Permits after hearing appeals from residents and businesses

By MELISSA MATTSON SAN LUIS OBISPO — The San Luis Obispo Board of Supervisors heard two appeals during their last meeting on Mar. 2.

Both of the appeals were relating to Conditional Use Permits (CUP).

A Conditional Use Permit is a discretionary permit, acted on by the Planning Commission, allowing a specific land use.

In last Tuesday’s case, one permit was to continue use at an event center that has been run in San Luis Obispo, and the other was for a new build project for an existing winery in East Paso Robles.

While both the wine and event industry are financially beneficial to the community, the issues arising are from residential neighbors who state that the business aspect of these permits is disturbing the long-standing peace that gave their property its value.

The first hearing was an appeal by Flying Caballos Ranch owner, Mike Kyle, to return his permit to 45 events a year with a 15-year permit, as the planning commission restricted it to only 25 events per year with a five-year permit.

Kyle has lived on the property, origi-

nally owned by the Madonna family, for over 30 years. He has restored the home to keep the history and property intact and to preserve the openness that existed when the Madonna’s owned it. Kyle rents out the land for events for weddings, reunions, and non-profit organizations.

The primary concern from the neighborhood is excessive noise, which Kyle has been working on reducing since 2017. His efforts to control noise include planting a line of oak trees along the fence line and barn to provide additional screening for neighbors, not allowing amplified noise outside of the barn, keeping barn doors closed during events, and having all amplified music shut off by 10 p.m. Additionally, Sarah Haines, the event coordinator, is on-site for all events and has given her contact information to all neighbors so they may reach her immediately if the noise is deemed too loud.

Public comment from neighbors expressed concerns over the potential of nearly weekly events if the appeal is overturned and the events are allowed to return to 45 per year. Several members of the Gran family called in regarding the disruptance to their home life, having to wear earplugs to sleep, and not being able to enjoy the value that their property has provided to their family for over 20 years. Supervisor Ortiz-Legg commented, stating, “it’s clear that we have competing interests, we know

that, in land rights issues.”

Supervisor John Peschong inquired about two other venues in the area, less than six minutes away, and the allowed number of events. Greengate is permitted to have 125 annual events, and La Lomita is allowed to have 52 annual events. Peschong’s concern is to ensure that the rules applied to one business are the same to others, “it’s all about fairness and equality.” Supervisor Arnold seconded this sentiment, saying that Flying Caballos Ranch was restricted much more than other venues in the area after looking over the report.

The Board ultimately partially upheld the appeal by allowing Mike Kyle’s license to return to 45 events per year with a 12-year permit. Conditions on this being that Kyle and his team continue their good neighbor efforts and work to minimize noise to surrounding neighbors.

The second hearing of the night was a similar issue, with neighbors on Kiler Canyon road appealing a permit by Steve Olson to build a winery out at his vineyard for concerns of noise and traffic in the area.

The appellant, Peter Byrne, opposed the planning committee’s permit granted to Olson on the grounds that they allowed seven days of tasting, whereas other wineries in the area were restricted to four or five days a week. He maintained that the road is an old country road and not fit for high business traffic, giving evidence of accidents

that had occurred out there even within the past six months.

Holly Phipps from the planning commission stated that the roadway safety audit that was done on Mar. 18 concurred with all the findings presented by Olson and that the road met the appropriate standards.

Additionally, the applicant was required to make adjustments to the entrance in order to meet the allowable road standards, which they have done.

Steven Lock, owner of Ecluse Wines, called in to oppose the terms of the permit, stating, “our main concern with it is the number of days they’re open and the hours of operation. We’re across the street. Our CUP allows to be open Thursday to Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. I would be concerned about seven days a week and open until 7 p.m. at night… If this project goes through, we’d certainly be down the next day to do the same thing, that is be open seven days a week.”

The Board discussed the issue and decided that in order to keep things equitable to neighbors and existing businesses in the area, Olson’s permit would be limited to five days a week for public tasting and by appointment only the other two days.

Peschong stated that after this verdict, the businesses in the area could collectively get together if they were interested in increasing their days and hours of operation and make that petition at a later date.

POSTAL UPGRADES

U.S. Postal Service Launches Multi-Billion-Dollar Modernization of Postal Delivery Vehicle Fleet The first NGDVs are estimated to appear on carrier routes in 2023 STAFF REPORT WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Postal Service announced on Feb. 23 it awarded a 10-year contract to Oshkosh, WI, based Oshkosh Defense, to manufacture a new generation of U.S.-built postal delivery vehicles that will drive the most dramatic modernization of the USPS fleet in three decades.

The historic investment is part of a soon-to-be-released plan the Postal Service has developed to transform its financial performance and customer service over the next 10 years through significant investments in people, technology, and infrastructure as it seeks to become the preferred delivery service provider for the American public.

Under the contract’s initial $482 million investment, Oshkosh Defense will finalize the production design of the Next Genera-

tion Delivery Vehicle (NGDV) — a purpose-built, right-hand-drive vehicle for mail and package delivery — and will assemble 50,000 to 165,000 of them over 10 years. The vehicles will be equipped with either fuel-efficient internal combustion engines or battery-electric powertrains and can be retrofitted to keep pace with advances in electric vehicle technologies. The initial investment includes plant tooling and build-out for the U.S. manufacturing facility where final vehicle assembly will occur.

The contract is the first part of a multi-billion-dollar 10-year effort to replace the Postal Service’s delivery vehicle fleet, one of the world’s largest. The Postal Service fleet has more than 230,000 vehicles in every class, including both purpose-built and commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) vehicles. Approximately 190,000 deliver mail six, and often seven, days a week in every U.S. community. The NGDV, along with other COTS vehicles, will replace and expand the current delivery fleet,

which includes many vehicles that have been in service for 30 years.

The first NGDVs are estimated to appear on carrier routes in 2023.

“As the American institution that binds our country together, the U.S. Postal Service can have a bright and modern future if we make investments today that position us for excellence tomorrow,” said Postmaster General and USPS Chief Executive Officer Louis DeJoy. “The NGDV program expands our capacity for handling more package volume and supports our carriers with cleaner and more efficient technologies, more amenities, and greater comfort and security as they deliver every day on behalf of the American people.”

The NGDV vehicles will include air conditioning and heating, improved ergonomics, and some of the most advanced vehicle technology — including 360-degree cameras, advanced braking and traction control, airbags, a frontand rear collision avoidance system that includes visual, audio warning,

and automatic braking. The vehicles will also have increased cargo capacity to maximize efficiency and better accommodate higher package volumes stemming from the growth of eCommerce.

The Postal Service awarded the Oshkosh Defense contract in accordance with competitive Postal Service procurement policies after extensive testing of prototype vehicles, evaluation of offered production proposals, and discussions of technical specifications with the offerors.

The award is an indefinite-de-

livery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract, meaning that after an initial dollar commitment, the Postal Service will have the ongoing ability to order more NGDV over a fixed period of time, in this case, 10 years. Oshkosh Defense is evaluating which of their several U.S. manufacturing locations is best suited to potentially increase the production rate of the NGDV. The Postal Service receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products, and services to fund its operations.

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CDC, SLO County New Guidance for Fully Vaccinated Individuals County receives first shipment of single-dose COVID-19 vaccine Publisher’s Note

STAFF REPORT

Atascadero Mayor Heather Moreno (left) Council Member Charles Bourbeau (center) and Mayor Pro Tem Heather Newsom (right) conduct groundbreaking ceremony.

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Construction to Begin on Traffic Way Groundbreaking ceremony for the Community Development Block Grant Project STAFF REPORT ATASCADERO — Construction will begin soon for the Traffic Way Community Development Block Grant Project (CDBG).

The City Council conducted a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the launch of this project.

The Traffic Way Sidewalk Accessibility and Pedestrian Ramp Project will begin construction shortly, pending Caltrans approval of an encroachment permit. This $385,000 project, funded by the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, includes sidewalk and associated roadway improvements on Traffic Way between Highway 101 and El Camino Real and along the west edge of El Camino Real near the intersection with Traffic Way. The pedestrian improvements include replacing the curb and gutter, sidewalk and driveway approaches, and installing two new curb ramps on both sides of Traffic Way between US 101 and El Camino Real.

All pedestrian improvements have been designed to meet Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements.

Other associated improvements will include utility relocations, pedestrian signal upgrade, and repaving a portion of Traffic Way. G. Sosa Construction of Santa Maria has been contracted by the City to construct this project.

Construction is expected to take approximately two months to complete once work commences, contingent on weather conditions.

Traffic will be maintained during the project, but motorists should expect some minor delays due to traffic control and a reduction in the number of lanes on Traffic Way to allow for construction.

This is one of the busiest intersections in Atascadero, and due to this, it is asked that drivers be considerate of construction workers and other roadway users when traveling through the area.

For any questions regarding this project, please contact Public Works Department at (805)470-3456.

SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — On Monday, Mar. 8, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) issued the first set of guidelines on how fully vaccinated people can visit safely with others than on Tuesday, San Luis Obispo County followed suit.

According to the report, the new guidance — which is explained to be based on the latest data and science —includes recommendations for how and when a fully vaccinated individual can visit with other fully vaccinated people and with other people who are not vaccinated.

The science brief explains the “Background Rationale and Evidence for Public Health Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People.”

The key points of the recommendations are as follows: • COVID-19 vaccines currently authorized in the United States are effective against COVID-19, including severe disease.

• Preliminary evidence suggests that the currently authorized COVID-19 vaccines may provide some protection against a variety of strains, including B.1.1.7 (initially identified in the United Kingdom). However, reduced antibody neutralization and efficacy have been observed for the B.1.351 strain (initially identified in South Africa).

• A growing body of evidence suggests that fully vaccinated people are less likely to have asymptomatic infection and potentially less likely to transmit SARS-CoV-2 to others.

However, further investigation is ongoing.

• Modeling studies suggest that preventive measures such as mask use and social distancing will continue to be important during vaccine implementation. However, there are ways to take a balanced approach by allowing vaccinated people to resume some lower-risk activities.

• Taking steps towards relaxing certain measures for vaccinated persons may help improve COVID-19 vaccine acceptance and uptake.

• The risks of SARS-CoV-2 infection in fully vaccinated people cannot be completely eliminated as long as there is continued community transmission of the virus. Vaccinated people could potentially still get COVID-19 and spread it to others. However, the benefits of relaxing some measures such as quarantine requirements and reducing social isolation may outweigh the residual risk of fully vaccinated people becoming ill with COVID-19 or transmitting the virus to others.

Anyone who has been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 now has new interim public health recommendations for safely visiting with each other or with unvaccinated people in private, non-healthcare settings and how to approach isolation, quarantine, and testing.

The Paso Robles Press and The

Atascadero News will continue to provide updates and

publish releases f rom the County Public Health Department regarding COVID-19 as it relates to the county residents for informational purposes.

“While we are excited to offer this new guidance to the community, we urge all SLO County residents, including those who are fully vaccinated, to continue taking health precautions in public,” said Dr. Penny Borenstein, County Health Officer. “Please continue to wear a mask in public, get tested if you’ve been exposed, and avoid large gatherings.”

The CDC says fully vaccinated people should continue to take COVID-19 prevention measures in public, like wearing a well-fitted mask and staying at least six feet from others.

According to the reports, fully vaccinated people can also: • Gather indoors with fully vaccinated people without wearing a mask • Gather indoors with unvaccinated people from one other household without masks, unless they or anyone they live with has an increased risk for severe COVID-19 illness.

• Refrain from quarantine and testing following a known exposure if asymptomatic The recommendations state that when visiting anyone with an increased risk for severe COVID-19 disease, fully vaccinated people should still adhere to prevention measures (wearing masks, practice physical distancing, etc.)

This guidance comes as the U.S. surpasses over 58 million doses of vaccine administered nationwide, with nearly 18 percent of the country’s population having received at least one dose. County Public Health plans to administer nearly 13,000 doses this week, adding to the more than 80,000 doses that have already been administered in SLO County thus far.

This news comes directly after SLO County announced last Friday that it received its first allocation of the Johnson and Johnson singledose COVID-19 vaccine, which received its Emergency Use Authorization (EAU) from the Food and Drug Administration last week.

According to officials, the County Public Health Department will reallocate 1,400 doses of Johnson and Johnson vaccine to some local pharmacies to administer. The County’s three public COVID-19 vaccine clinics will continue to administer the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines at this time.

The single-dose COVID-19 vaccine was developed by the Janssen Pharmaceuti-

as medical advice or a suggestion as to how to respond in the protection of either your personal health or your personal f reedoms. Each of our readers are expected to research as needed to inform themselves about their individual health needs and responsibilities.

Our County Health Officer, Dr. Penny Borenstein, is an MD with a Masters in Public Health.

COVID-19 RESOURCES • Latest News & Updates pasoroblespress.com/covid-19 • SLO County Official Info readyslo.org • SLO County Official Coronavirus COVID-19 Page bit.ly/SLOcovid19 NORTH SLO COUNTY • Paso Robles Chamber pasostrong.org • Templeton Chamber Templeton Strong page bit.ly/tempopenbiz • Atascadero Chamber bit.ly/atasopenbiz OTHER COVID-19 RESOURCES • California COVID-19 (coronavirus) Response Page covid19.ca.gov • CDC – Center for Disease Control bit.ly/cdccovidcases • WHO – World Health Organization bit.ly/whocovidadvice

Governor Newsom Announces Over 200,000 Education Workers Vaccinated PRJUSD received 400 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine STAFF REPORT SACRAMENTO — Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Monday that, since the state began dedicating 10 percent of vaccine supply for education workers on Mar. 1, over 200,000 education workers have been vaccinated, far exceeding the state’s goal of 75,000 vaccines per week.

“This is welcome news for teachers, students, and parents as more and more schools reopen safely across the state,” said Governor Newsom. “We will

continue working with our local partners to accelerate this effort in communities across the state so that all school staff have access to a vaccine within weeks.”

California was among the first states to authorize vaccines for education workers, with vaccine prioritization a core component of the Safe Schools for All Plan since December. Prior to the Governor’s 10-percent commitment, 35 counties were actively vaccinating education workers.

Last week, through accelerated county-led efforts and supplemental state efforts, over 200,000 education workers in all 58 counties were vaccinated.

Paso Robles Joint Unified School District (PRJUSD)

announced that they had received 400 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine as of Monday, Mar. 8. This is enough to inoculate their entire staff over the next two weeks. The news comes just after the District announced its return to class for secondary students starting on Mar. 16.

Previous to this news, the District received small apportionments of vaccine through County Health and the County Office of Education, which required them to prioritize staff categories to deliver vaccines to those at the most significant risk – beginning with special education teachers, etc. This large quantity means that all staff will be able to receive vaccinations.

Driver in 2018 DUI Case Sentenced for Killing a Santa Maria Woman SAN LUIS OBISPO — San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Dan Dow announced today that Edgar Saul Rojas Morales (25) has been sentenced to 15 years-tolife in prison for his conviction of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated with two prior convictions for DUI and other felonies related to the death of Maria Rosas Medina (82) of Santa Maria on Dec. 1, 2018.

At trial, the San Luis Obispo County jury was not able to reach a unanimous verdict on the most serious charge of murder, resulting in a split deci-

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cal Companies of Johnson and Johnson. It is the third COVID-19 vaccine available in the United States and has been through rigorous testing over the last year as a part of “Operation Warp Speed.”

“Operation Warp Speed” was created as a response to Former President Donald Trump’s call last year to develop 300 million doses of the SARS-CoV-2 vaccine by January 2021. According to reports, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and AstraZeneca collaborated to make available at least 300 million doses of a coronavirus vaccine by last October.

“The COVID-19 vaccine by Johnson and Johnson is very effective at preventing severe disease, hospitalization, and death from COVID-19,” said Dr. Penny Borenstein, County Health Officer. “Adding a third safe and effective vaccine to our arsenal will be instrumental in the fight against COVID-19. This is great news for our community.”

Similar to the COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna, the Johnson and Johnson vaccine does not contain live coronavirus and cannot cause COVID-19 infection, according to reports. A key feature of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine is that it can be stored at regular refrigerator temperatures for up to three months, making it easier to transport and distribute to rural areas. The Johnson and Johnson vaccine is administered in a single dose, meaning more people will be fully vaccinated at a faster rate.

“The three available COVID-19 vaccines are highly effective and have been thoroughly tested for safety,” said Borenstein. “From the beginning, our biggest challenge has been limited supply of the vaccine. Adding a third vaccine manufacturer means more supply will be available for SLO County residents to get vaccinated as quickly as possible.”

Currently, eligible community members can sign up for a first-dose vaccine appointment through the County’s Vaccine Appointment Registry RecoverSLO.org/VaccineAppointments or by calling the County’s Phone Assistance Center at (805)543-2444.

Appointments are also available at some local pharmacies. For questions about how to book a second-dose appointment, visit our Frequently Asked Questions page at RecoverSLO.org.

sion of 11-1 in favor of guilt.

Morales was convicted on Dec. 16, 2020, of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, driving under the influence of alcohol causing injury, and driving on a suspended license. In a separate hearing, the Honorable Judge of the Superior Court, Jesse Marino, found it was true that Morales had been convicted on two prior occasions for driving under the influence of alcohol in 2014 and 2017 and on one previous occasion for driving on a suspended license.

The deadly crash occurred at about 10:30 p.m., Dec. 1, 2018, on Thompson Road in Nipomo,

when Morales, while impaired by alcohol, drove into the opposing lane of traffic, striking a car driven by Maricela Medina Marquez (62) and occupied

by Maria Rosas Medina. Ms. Medina died because of the collision. Ms. Marquez suffered moderate injuries. A sample of Morales’s blood revealed a blood alcohol level of .157 percent, nearly twice the legal limit of .08 percent.

Morales indicated that he felt “clumsy” and should not have been driving that evening in a statement to officers.

“The tragic death of Ms. Medina was completely avoidable,” said District Attorney

As announced with PRJUSD, all school districts will receive dedicated doses as well; no response was received from Atascadero or Templeton at the time of press.

This news comes on the heels of continued success in California’s vaccination effort – 10.5 million vaccinations have been administered in the state. More than one in 10 Californians over the age of 16 (3.35 million) are fully vaccinated, and more than one in four (1.7 million) people 65 and over are fully vaccinated.

The Governor last week signed a $6.6 billion package to safely get students back in school, which provides additional funding to support safety measures

• Center of Systems Science and Engineering by Johns Hopkins COVID-19 Tracking bit.ly/covidtrackmap for in-person instruction and expanded learning opportunities.

The package also codifies several successful state initiatives, including the Governor’s commitment to dedicate 10 percent of the state’s vaccine supply to education workers – such as teachers, paraprofessionals, school bus drivers, child care workers, and site-based administrators. The state outlined its plan to execute on the Governor’s commitment last month.

For more information about safe returns to in-person instruction, please visit schools.covid19.ca.gov.

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Home Invasion Robbery Suspect Still At-Large STAFF REPORT

EDGAR SAUL ROJAS MORALES

Dan Dow. “This conviction and sentence should serve as a warning that driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is deadly dangerous, will not be tolerated in San Luis Obispo County, and will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.”

A copy of the charging document can be found here.

SAN LUIS OBISPO — At roughly 1:50 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 13, San Luis Obispo County Sheriff Deputies responded to a report of a home invasion robbery that occurred at a home in the 1700 block of O’Connor Way in rural San Luis Obispo.

On Sunday, Feb. 14, a suspect was identified through the course of the investigation. The Sheriff ’s Forensic Specialists and Investigators with the Major Crimes Unit identified 38-year-old Johnny Jesse Roman, Jr., of San Luis Obispo as the suspect in this case.

Roman is believed to have entered the home of an elderly female and

JOHNNY JESSE ROMAN, JR.

stole cash from the residence, and then stole the victim’s truck.

The vehicle is a gold 2006 Chevy Silverado with a license plate number of 8Z85747.

Roman has a distinctive rose tattoo on his face. An arrest warrant was issued for Roman.

If you see this vehicle or the suspect, do not attempt to make contact and immediately call 911.

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Good News • Real News • Your Hometown News and there the Canadian side of the family, the Crusts, were thrilled when the larger-than-life uncle made his periodic visits.

Uncle Bill, his heart stretching the California coast, was a treat, with his laundromat in Burbank, down the road from Disney studios, a hint of a Hollywood WILLIAM “BILL” JACOBSON sparkle radiating his person1940 - 2021 ality. Bill was an original and could have easily been a magical e was Uncle Bill to a figure on a Disney set, pulling an long list of extended extraordinary moment out of thin family and friends, air. He knew better than anyone stretching through California, – quick to lecture the proper way into Washington state, to the to make ice cubes or how to put a Canadian Midwest, to Austrakey onto a key chain (and he was lia. Trips to visit Uncle Bill and often right). He was a madman his beloved Cypress Mountain in the kitchen, a culinary virtuoso Ranch highlighted vacation plans, turning any meal into a sensareunions, and road trips for years. tion. You could never toss out a William “Bill” Jacobson, a chipped or broken ceramic coffee long-time resident of suburmug because that one was also his ban Glendale in Los Angeles favorite, a mug that told a story. and living his love of everyHe built a dune buggy, unleashthing cowboys and trails in and ing his creation on the streets of around Paso Robles, made it clear Burbank and Glendale, thrilling he’d have none of this nonsense any kid riding with him, capped of hospital tubes and hospital off with a stop at Baskin-Robconfinement. In a bit of frank bins. ranch talk, he made it clear when Bill had a way of making it’s time, it’s time, get me the hell a family gathering that much outta here, and have yourselves a more memorable. He was the party at the ranch. No more cows uncle that slept in and missed his and hummingbirds and ranch nephew John’s bar mitzvah (but vistas on his terms? – then, no, got there in time for the food). thank you, time to bow out, with He was the best babysitter. Just a fist, and in control. As that early ask his great-nieces Sarah and evening descended on Feb. 22, Lainey. When they were young he lassoed a shooting star, fully children, he happily kept a watchcontent with a life well-lived, and ful eye in the park. “Wake up, rode out into the sunset, smiling Uncle Bill!” they urged, tugging at the moon. He was 81. at his shirt. “It’s time to go home!”

Bill’s late twin sister, Helen, And the classic fishing story: He took on the wild winters and inaugurated little Lou’s birthday prairie adventure of Winnipeg, fishing rod at Winnipeg Beach.

“Here, Lou, I’ll show you how to cast!” It was a beautiful cast – line, rod, and all, hurtling out, the rippling depths of the harbor swallowing it whole. And, yet, despite such humorous moments, Bill was genuine and generous to a tee. Multi-talented in so many ways, he brought a slice of life to memory gold, extending from family and friends (and often blurring the two) to being “THE Bill!” among the Cal Poly Rose Float gang at his alma mater, always the ardent supporter.

Bill, the precocious son of Louis and Bona Jacobson, was born on Nov. 8, 1939. He grew up on West Elm Avenue in Burbank – what could be more emblematic of post-war San Fernando Valley than that? – where horses still clop by, a neighborhood dabbed with a pastoral brilliance. Nearby, his dad and Uncle Phil operated Jacobson Bros. truck parts on San Fernando Road in Glendale. For Bill, the three-acre back lot (much of it pushing into Burbank) was a private playground that set the imagination on fire – a backlot wilderness of old trucks, and, even better, weeded amid the wreckage treasures were “military toys,” such as jeeps, half-tracks, and an amphibious jeep.

Neighbor David Banta tagged along, mischievous kid adventures crowned with root beer floats cemented a bond for life, and, later, a pack of Banta kids would also have that special uncle illuminating their lives. Bill attended Burroughs High School, went on to study animal husbandry at Cal Poly Pomona, followed by a stint of grad school at Flor-

Mary Lynn was born in Weir, Mississippi, on April 13th, 1950.

As a child, her family made it to the west coast with stays in Texas and California before settling in Roseburg, Oregon. Where she finished her schooling at Roseburg High School, she also went to cosmetology and business school.

Her true passion was always her family and being a good wife and mother. Anyone who knew her knew she was one of the most loving and forgiving people around.

Many people knew her as mom

because she treated everyone with the same love as she did her own children.

She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Gary Newman Willis.

Her three sons John, Christopher, and Matthew Willis. Daughter in laws Racyne and Jocelyn Willis. 11 grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughter Angelina Renelle Willis. She will be missed by so many and always loved.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your favorite charity in honor of Mary Lynn.

hyllis Jane Goodman peacefully passed away on March 3, 2021, at her residence in Paso Robles, California.

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Phyllis was born on January 20, 1940, to Burnie and Jewel Davis in Savanna, Oklahoma.

She is preceded in death by both parents, both brothers, Jerry and Terry Davis, and husband, David Goodman.

Phyllis is survived by her only child Rowdey Eaton and spouse Jennifer Eaton. Her sister Helen Walker. Her stepdaughter Cynthia Pemberton and her son David Frederick, Phyllis’s grandson, four nieces, and many more extended family members. We love you, mom. Rest in peace.

JOHN PAUL SALGADO, SR. 1950 - 2021

J. Salgado.

Mr. Salgado leaves his brother, Frank Salgado, and his four sons, Donnie Garcia of Arizona, Steve Garcia, John Paul, Jr., and Joseph A. Salgado, all of Watsonville.

Mr. Salgado was a native

of Templeton, California. He served in the Army Air Corps in WWII. When he returned, he was a barber for ten years.

Mr. Salgado worked as a Union carpenter and was a member for over 50 years.

He moved his family to

Watsonville in 1963, where he lived for 59 years. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

He will be missed by all.

Mehl’s Colonial Chapel has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.

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MARY LYNN WILLIS 1950 - 2021

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ary Lynn Willis went to be with our Lord on February 24th, 2021. She was surrounded by her family at her home.

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ohn Paul Salgado, Sr., died peacefully at his home surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara

ida State University in Tallahassee. A meandering path through the 1960s took him through Australia, where he worked as a “jackeroo,” something of a ranch hand learning the trade. “Our Billy Boy” in that “Texan hat” weaved friendships into the strongest of ties. All roads kept leading back down under, with cows and horses coloring his vision. He picked up an old Wolseley, and, in what was none other than Uncle Bill style, this Burbank kid in British car glory explored the wonders of Australia. Ideas for a spread of land kicked into gear.

Fast-forward a decade or so, and Bill set his eyes on a parcel of land in a pocket of San Luis Obispo County called Adelaida, just off an old stagecoach road down from an abandoned mine, where characters straight out of a Steinbeck novel sculpt the landscape, and one Ignacy Jan Paderewski, a Polish pianist-cumprime minister (yup, a real prime minister of Poland), once lived in the region and grew grapes.

Uncle Bill regaled at it all. He fit in perfectly. In between maintaining his washers and dryers and running his Real Estate Services in Los Angeles (or in his apartment living room), his place in the golden stretches of this countryside took shape. He had a field day designing this building, that project. The land, nestled at the foot of a mountain and extending upward, reflected deep in his eyes as he revved up his pickup, all smiles, anxious to gun out of that underground parking lot in Glendale, raring to get to his ranch.

The role of an uncle can be

PHYLLIS JANE GOODMAN 1940 - 2021

ambiguous, but Bill crafted unclehood into a serious endeavor, graciously surrendering his Glendale living room innumerable days and nights. He was a handful at times, and, of course, we were, too, a combustible mix that knew no bounds yet framed great lessons in life. There was the time his bathtub filled up with a sludge of grapefruit and orange rinds – somebody didn’t properly use the garbage disposal. “Just one more phone call,” he would call out yet again, documents and envelopes flying every which way at the dining table that, more often than not, was a mounting clutter of a desk. Once we were off, adventures included camping, dinosaur skeletons and tar pits, old steam engine trains at Griffith Park, movies, cream soda and a sandwich, fittingly enough, at Billy’s Deli, or maybe a sub at Giamela’s.

Or, on a whim, for a bit of fun, he took his little niece Laura to watch the horses at an auction (Bill, again, falling asleep), and, somehow – “Sir, that little girl could sure use a pony!” “No, no…”

– somehow in true Uncle Bill form, he ended up buying the last horse up for grabs, Mcleo Toni, and then – surprise! – the mare was pregnant. Cleo was born.

An array of horse’s names soon graced Bill’s words like a country music song. And, as they say, the rest is history.

Our Uncle Bill – mentor, friend – rode off into the sunset that Monday evening. A memorial gathering is pending.

Donations in Bill’s memory to the charity of one’s choice are welcome.

DEATHS MCGHEE — Mary McGhee, 80, of San Luis Obispo passed away on March 3, 2021.

Arrangements are in the care of Blue Sky Cremation Service.

PAYNE — James Payne, 81, of Morro Bay passed away on March 3, 2021. Arrangements are in the care of Blue Sky Cremation Service.

SMITH — Barbara Smith, 86, of Paso Robles passed away on March 4, 2021. Arrangements are in the care of Blue Sky Cremation Service.

RAGAN — James Ragan JR, 83, of Cambria passed away on March 1, 2021. Arrangements are in the care of Blue Sky Cremation Service.

SCHWARTZ — Ronald Schwartz, 78, of Paso Robles passed away on February 28, 2021. Arrangements are in the care of Blue Sky Cremation Service.

ENG — Geraldine Eng, 71, of Paso Robles passed away on March 1, 2021. Arrangements are in the care of Blue Sky Cremation Service.

MADRID — Jeanne Marie Madrid, 72, of Arroyo Grande passed away on March 5, 2021.

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

ROGERS — James F. Rogers, 95, of Arroyo Grande passed away on March 6, 2021.

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

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TO READ THE FULL WEEK’S REPORT, GO TO OUR WEBSITES: ATASCADERONEWS.COM • PASOROBLESPRESS.COM ATASCADERO POLICE DEPARTMENT MARCH 05, 2021 • 00:45— CHADD R FLANNAGAN, 40, of Atascadero was arrested on the 1500 block of Kansas Ave. and booked for VIOLATE COURT ORDER TO PREVENT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE [273.6(A)]; Case no. 210556 • 13:14— GABRIEL VALANTY NETZ, 27, of Atascadero was arrested on the Lewis Street Bridge and cited for BENCH WARRANT FTA ON MISDEMEANOR CHARGE [978.5(2)]; Case no. 202534 • 13:15— PAUL DONALD EVERETT F BRAMON, 41, transient, was arrested on the 6600 block of Lewis Ave. and cited for POSSESS UNLAWFUL PARAPHERNALIA [11364(A)], POSSESS CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE [11377(A)]; Case no. 210564 • 15:46— RYAN RICHARD MUSGRAVE, 46, transient, was arrested on the Via Ave Bridge and booked for POSSESS UNLAWFUL PARAPHERNALIA [11364(A)], POSSESS CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE [11377(A)], FUGITIVE FROM JUSTICE:WARRANT ARREST [1551(A)]; Case no. 210566 MARCH 06, 2021 • 01:18— MICHAEL EVERS MILLER, 57, of Reno NV, was arrested on the 8000 block of El Camino Real and cited for

BENCH WARRANT/FAILURE TO APPEAR ON FELONY CHARGE [978.5], BENCH WARRANT/FAILURE TO APPEAR ON MISDEMEANOR CHARGE [978.5]; Case no.

210571 • 03:43— TYLER STEPHEN SMITH, 25, of Paso Robles was arrested on the 900 block of El Camino Real and cited for POSSESSING CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE [11377(A)]; Case no. 210572 • 14:55— HEATHER NOELLE BUSCHO, 28, of Atascadero was arrested on the 5500 block of El Camino Real and booked for DUI ALCOHOL:CAUSING BODILY INJURY [23153(A)], DUI .08 ALCOHOL:CAUSING BODILY INJURY [23153(B)]; Case no. 210574 • 15:11— ANDREW MICHAEL POWELL, 25, transient, was arrested on the 7300 block of Santa Ysabel Ave. and booked for FALSE IMPRISONMENT W/VIOLENCE/ETC [236], WILLFUL CRUELTY TO CHILD:POSSIBLE INJURY/DEATH [273A(A)], BURGLARY:FIRST DEGREE [459], ATTEMPTED KIDNAP [664/207]; Case no. 210575 MARCH 07, 2021 • 15:00— MATTHEW CAESAR MARTINEZ, 51, of Monterey County was arrested on the 7000 block of El Camino Real and booked for VIOLATION PAROLE:FELONY [3056], DISORDERLY CONDUCT:UNDER INFLUENCE

OF DRUG [647(F)]; Case no. 210579 PASO ROBLES POLICE DEPARTMENT MARCH 05, 2021 • 00:21— LOREN MACLEAN HAMILTON, 39, of Atascadero was arrested on the corner of Pine St. and 10th St. and booked and released for DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL [23152(A)VC], DUI ALCOHOL/0.08 PERCENT [23152(B)VC]; Case no. 21-0590 • 10:13— RYAN PAUL ALLEN DEBRULER, 35, transient, was booked and released for being UNDER INFLUENCE OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE [11550(A)H&S]; Case no. 210592 • 17:14— MARIA MICHELE ROMO, 46, of Atascadero was arrested on HWY 46E and booked and released for being UNDER INFLUENCE OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE [11550(A)H&S]; Case no. 210597 • 23:38— ASHLEY ROSE PULFORD, 40, of Cambria was arrested on S R 46E at Golden Hill Rd. and released to another agency for DUI OF ALCOHOL AND DRUGS W/ BODILY INJURY TO PERSON, NOT DRIVER [23153(F)VC], HIT AND RUN/DEATH OR INJURY [20001VC], EVADING A PEACE OFFICER/RECKLESSDRIVING [2800.2VC], POSSESS/PURCHASE FOR SALE

NARCOTIC/CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE [11351H&S], UNLAWFUL TRANSPORTATION/SALE OF NARCOTIC [11352(A)H&S], OUTSIDE WARRANT- FELONY [O/W-F], OUTSIDE WARRANT- FELONY [O/W-F], OUTSIDE WARRANT- FELONY [O/W-F]; Case no. 210597 • 22:05— JUSTIN ROE GENTRY, 43, of Idaho, Ca, was released to another party for DISORDERLY CONDUCT/DRUNK IN PUBLIC [647(F)PC]; Case no. 210601 • 23:05— HUGO ENRIQUE SANCHEZ, 33, of Bakersfield was arrested on the 1100 block of Pine St. and booked and released for LEWD CONDUCT IN A PUBLIC PLACE [647(A)PC]; Case no. 210602

MARCH 06, 2021 • 00:02— ANATALIO PRIMOPONCE, 24, of San Miguel was booked and released for DISORDERLY CONDUCT/DRUNK IN PUBLIC [647(F)PC]; Case no. 210603 • 01:49— ADAM CONTRERAS, 23, of Lamont, Ca, was arrested on the 2700 block of Spring St. and booked and released for DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL [23152(A)VC], DUI ALCOHOL/0.08 PERCENT [23152(B)VC], UNLICENSED DRIVER [12500(A)VC]; Case no. 210604 • 14:00— PETER CHARLES INGRAHAM, 52,

LOPEZ LAKE: 39.6% capacity

of Paso Robles was booked and released for REFUSING TO LEAVE LAND,REAL PROP.,STRUCT [602(N)PC]; Case no.

21-0605 • 18:30— CHAD ANTHONY GUIDICI, 45, of Santa Margarita was arrested on the 2200 block of Spring St. and released to another agency for DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL [23152(A)VC], FOURTH OR SUBSEQUENT OFFENSE [23152(B)/23175VC], DRIVE WHILE SUSPENDED FOR DUI [14601.2(A)VC], VIOLATION OF PROBATION/TERMS OF PROBATIO [1203.2PC]; Case no. 210606 MARCH 07, 2021 • 11:55— NATHAN PETER ALVES, 44, of Fresno was arrested on the 2300 block of Spring St. and booked and released for being UNDER INFLUENCE OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE [11550(A) H&S], POSSESSION OF SPECIFIED CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE [11377(A)H&S]; Case no. 210612 • 12:30— JACOB JAMES NEWSOME, 39, of Paso Robles was arrested on the corner of Melody Dr. and Lana St. for EVADING A PEACE OFFICER/RECKLESSDRIVING [2800.2VC], DRIVING WHILE SUSPENDED FOR DUI [14601.2(A)VC], LOCAL WARRANT-MISDEMEANOR [B/W-M]

LAKE SAN ANTONIO: 20% capacity WHALE ROCK: 78.66% capacity

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59º | 35º SATURDAY

63º | 37º SUNDAY

59º | 38º MONDAY

57º | 35º TUESDAY

62º | 36º ­ WEDNESDAY

65º | 38º

2020 RAINFALL TOTALS (SEASON: JULY 1-JUNE 30)

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Poor Planning on How to Stop Vaccine Line-Jumpers

THOMAS ELIAS COMMENTARY

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here was a wide sense of relief when Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the other day that people aged 16 to 65 who suffer from certain severe underlying health conditions would be eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations starting on the Ides of March.

Starting March 15, if you’re in a wheelchair, on a walker, need oxygen, take immune-suppressing anti-rejection drugs to preserve an organ transplant, suffer from

coronary artery disease or heart failure, or deal with chronic kidney or lung disease – you can sign up to get either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines shot in your arm.

State health officials estimate this will add between 4 million and 6 million folks to the list of those eligible for shots – between 10 percent and 15 percent of all Californians. Overall, about half the populace will then be entitled to inoculations.

That’s good if supplies arrive.

But planning for this phase has been less than good. In fact, the start of this new phase of the vaccine rollout figures to be about as confused as the opening of Phase 2, when people over 65 joined health workers on the eligibility list.

Back then – only about six weeks ago– Newsom proclaimed over-65s could begin getting shots

and some grocery-based drugstores began Internet sign-ups.

But when those people turned up for appointments the next day, almost all were turned away.

It developed that there was no coordination between state and county health departments, so the drugstores could not give shots.

This bait-and-switch affected tens of thousands of seniors. It wasn’t fixed until days later.

At the time, there were no mass drive-through vaccination centers.

There were few places to get vaccinated. The situation began to improve when some large testing sites quickly converted to giving shots.

The planning flaw for the newest large expansion of the eligibility pool is different, affecting verification rather than availability – especially with more large centers opening across California.

What’s undetermined now is how the soon-to-be-eligible will prove it. Most diabetics and folks with transplants don’t carry special IDs. Neither do heart attack veterans or kidney patients.

In helping Newsom announce the new eligibility categories, state Health Secretary Mark Ghaly said his agency would spend the next four weeks figuring out what kind of verification would be used to keep imposters from jumping the line and getting vaccines long before their turn, along with the freedom and feeling of health security this brings.

Like the confusion leading to the bait-and-switch of late January and the overloaded Web-based sign-up sites that followed, this problem was easy to anticipate.

The real question is what health officials at both state and county levels were doing all fall while

awareness grew that coronavirus vaccines were about to arrive. Like most people, they knew that while some skeptics would refuse or delay getting vaccinated, the vast majority of Californians would eagerly accept the shots.

In fact, the jabs quickly became the hottest commodity going.

Planning for the phase-in was an obvious need, even while officials were also occupied with imposing shutdowns, lockdowns, masking, distancing, and other anti-pandemic measures.

But it did not happen, as was made clear by Ghaly’s admission that the state will develop seatof-pants rules for folks to prove they are among the newly eligible.

Will they need notes from their doctors, a la grammar school kids? Will their providers have to devise and hand out special cards to prove they have the conditions they claim?

None of this will be much of a problem for patients at some of the state’s largest health care systems which did the requisite planning and possess the needed patient information. In the earlier phases, people regularly cared for by the UC Health system, the Providence hospital system, and a few others were notified of their eligibility and invited via email to sign up for appointments. They’ll be OK in the new phase, too.

Millions more will not have this benefit. They have no idea what documents if any, they’ll need once they can start vaccination sign-ups.

It’s a plain dereliction of duty

by Newsom’s administration, which knew this was coming but did not plan for it.

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

One New Law a Day from Sacramento: Helping you or Limiting You?

Dem, 19 Rep) introduced a total of 2,223 bills in 2020. That works out to 18 bills per Congressman in one year.

Of those, 372 were signed by Governor Newsom, averaging one new law per day for 2020. And that’s one new law each day that regulates some aspect of your lives.

Here’s an example: In the CONNIE PILLSBURY last four months, the legislature COMMENTARY has passed 37 bills, ranging from ll of us have been busy Y-Gwan-sun Day (what’s that?) attempting to keep to Black Lives Matter school week our family functionto wine label control, retail control, ing during the last long year, just how to parent, and on and on. trying to hold on in the midst of a Whether you are a Democrat, wild, ever-changing roller-coaster Republican, or Independent, this ride. veto-proof single-party control But in Sacramento, your Senate of our legislature for fifty years is and Assembly have been busy worthy of your review. For each passing a plethora of new laws bill, the question needs to be aimed at what? asked: “Is this bill for the betterHelping you or limiting you? ment of life within the district, Our California State Senate (40 or is it strictly for special intermembers: 30 Dem, 9 Rep) and ests, unions, or the Congressman’s State Assembly (80 members: 60 personal political career advance-

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skeptics have been warning of dangerous consequences for poor decision-making by politicians imposing rapid transition to unreliable alternative energy sources for some time.

Solar and wind require back-up energy supplies to maintain electric grid stability, either fossil AL FONZI fuels, nuclear power, or hydroelecCOMMENTARY tric power, all of which have the ability to surge when called upon. e witnessed someSolar and wind cannot surge and thing in February went off-line before the worst that most never of the storm hit; half the state’s believed would happen: the ener- wind turbines had frozen, turbine gy-rich state of Texas had its blades weren’t de-iced, and the lights go out, its heat turned off, lubricating oil within their housand citizens dying of hypothermia ings froze. Solar was off-line due and weather-induced accidents. to snowfall and darkness. The This wasn’t supposed to grid was stressed, but fossil-fuel happen, and indeed, those respon- plants weren’t winterized, largely sible for keeping the lights on because operators put their funds had assured the government into profits instead of preventive only a week before they were maintenance, like winterization. fully prepared for severe winter Subsidies are granted to alternaweather. Those advocating a rapid tives at rates 75x more for solar transition to alternative fuels and 17x more for wind than fossil (wind and solar) sounded no fuels, making putting money into alarms. However, climate alarmist preparing for rare events like an

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ment? In most cases, these bills reflect the latter.

Looking at just a few of the hundreds of recent bills, we can get a better view. AB 5, passed by both houses and Newsom in 2019, shut down independent contractors and workers across the state. Called a ‘terrible’ law by the NAACP, “California’s cruelest law rendered countless Californians, spanning hundreds of professions, unable to earn a living in our state,” wrote Congressman Kevil Kiley.

Who was behind this law putting thousands out of work?

Union Organizers. The bill’s purpose was to eliminate a large non-revenue (union revenue) generating sector of the workforce: independent workers. It represents the most egregious example of political payoff for union support of the legislators and governor.

In 2020, there were 238 bills

introduced regarding education.

Local school districts lost much of their control during the year under the legislative overreach. An example is SB419, which prohibits the suspension of a pupil in grades K-8 for disrupting school activities or willfully defying the valid authority of school staff. In its continuing crusade against charter schools, the legislators applied this bill to all charter schools as well.

Why is Sacramento regulating discipline in our local district?

In AB 1172, another union-sponsored bill, the California Department of Education is given power to conduct on-sight monitoring of private schools and “requires suspension or revocation of school certification if CDE investigation finds student health and safety has been compromised, requires non-public schools who served students with significant behavioral needs to have qualified behavior intervention staff

A Dark Green Power Failure

extreme Texas winter snow/ice storm unprofitable, even though such storms have happened in Texas before.

The result: when a surge was required, even fossil-fuel plants suffered mechanical failures, unlike northern plants that routinely experience extreme cold and prepare for those events. The reliance upon solar/wind to the detriment of natural gas, coal, and nuclear left thestate unprepared for extremely cold temperatures.

Solar was down, and wind went from providing a maximum of 42 percent of capacity to only 2 percent, requiring a surge from natural gas and nuclear power.

Unfortunately, the cold weather had already resulted in much of the natural gas energy being directed towards home-heating and was unable to pick up the slack. Nuclear power heroically surged to over 60 percent but was still unable to breach the shortfall. The Texas state electrical grid came within nine minutes of total collapse. Operators insti-

tuted emergency rolling blackouts to successfully save the grid.

Had it totally collapsed, severe damage to generating equipment would have occurred, resulting in power-outages of weeks, even months, and billions of dollars in losses. An unknown number of people would have died, possibly thousands.

Across America, politicians are writing laws requiring the imposition of draconian cuts to fossilfuel power generation, almost in a race to the bottom for electrical grid reliability. Having lived in third-world countries where electricity is notoriously unreliable, I don’t relish imposing that upon America. Poverty is endemic, education, especially for women virtually non-existent, along with rule-of-law. You wouldn’t like it. Sadly, facts are irrelevant to advocates of harsh “green energy” mandates. California insisted that Oregon dismantle four hydroelectric dams supplying California with electrical power for the benefit of fish: Oregon

on-site.” Here, the regulatory arm of Sacramento reaches into private schools, whose success represents an ongoing threat to the union.

The final example is recently introduced Assembly Bill 1084 proposed by Assemblyman Evan Low, D-Campbell, chairman of the Legislative LGBT Caucus.

This bill would prohibit department stores with more than 500 employees from dividing products for children by gender.

Why is the Assembly poking their nose in how retail stores label their products? And who is this bill benefitting? Not families, not parents shopping for their children. It is solely for the benefit of the career of Congressman Low. This is just a glimpse of what is going on in the legislative halls of Sacramento. Overreach, authoritarianism, and special interests are all at work at breakneck speed to rob you of your freedoms at the pace of one new law per day. All

complied. Our state’s last nuclear power plant is being deactivated with no replacement, not even with modern, safe small reactor designs with no refueling or waste disposal issues like their forebears.

Demand for electrification is expected to explode with requirements for rapid transition to electric vehicles and households without consideration of the massive carbon footprint such technology requires (actually more than fossil fuels) let alone where all that electricity will come from.

SLO County and every city except Atascadero have jumped on-board the alternative energy bandwagon, buying into the promise that green energy can be purchased cheaply via the Central Coast Community Choice energy program, the need to depend upon PG&E therefore no longer required. It works until it doesn’t.

Like we did last year, until regional heat-waves depleted the electrical supply and California was forced to impose

done under the guise that they are “helping” us, perhaps it is a good time to quote C.S. Lewis, “Of all tyrannies, a tyranny sincerely exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive.”

Most of us didn’t notice that in the 2019-20 session, a total of 4,848 bills were introduced between the Senate and the Assembly.

Authors note: To read Assembly Bill No. 1172, visit leginfo. legislature.ca.gov/faces/ billNavClient.xhtml?bill_ id=201920200AB1172 To read Assembly Bill 1084, visit leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/ faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_ id=202120220AB1084 Connie Pillsbury is an independent opinion columnist for The Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press; you can email her at conniepillsbury22@gmail.com.

rolling blackouts, Texans bought power based upon cost per Kilowatt hour which normally was measured in cents, not dollars.

The failure of the Texas grid exploded the cost per KW/hr from pennies to dollars, thousands of dollars, up to $9000 per KW/ hr at its peak. Customers received electric bills as high as $17,000, for a monthly bill that was previously $660. Consumers were advised to switch to fixed-rate plans, but nobody was accepting new customers into fixed-rate plans during the crisis. They have to pay their bills; arrangements are being made to pay bills over a period of years.

I don’t know if that can happen here, but I would ask those hard questions of elected leaders before demanding they commit your community to joining any such cooperatives.

Al Fonzi is an independent opinion columnist for The Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press; you can email him at atascaderocolumnist@gmail.com

LETTER TO THE EDITOR WAKE UP, ATASCADERO! Dear Editor, Wake up, Atascadero! What's keeping you from joining every other city in San Luis Obispo County in signing up with Central Coast Community Energy (3CE)?

It will provide clean, renewable energy at a savings.

Our city could save money on electricity now, costing

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them over $600,000 yearly. This could help pay for much-needed improvements for our Fire and Police Departments.

Atascadero City Council was presented with 3CE's Energy Program in 2018 and again in 2019 but declined to put it on the agenda nor have staff do a report. Meanwhile, Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo, Pismo Beach, Grover Beach, Arroyo Grande, and Santa Maria all responded positively and signed on

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with 3CE. Many Atascadero businesses and residents want renewable energy at a savings. PG&E would still distribute power, but 3CE would source clean energy along with investment and job creation in our community. More than 10 million California residents now receive electricity from similar community choice energy programs.

Since we missed the window of opportunity to sign

on with our sister city, Paso Robles, it will take until 2023 for Atascadero to get approval from CPUC to attain service, so there's plenty of time for questions to be asked and answered. There's no obligation for staying with 3CE if not satisfied. The option is ours but only if we are allowed to exercise it.

Marty Brown Atascadero

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By JAANDERSON, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 01/28/2026 PUB: 02/18, 02/25, 03/04, 03/11/2021 LEGAL CM 100 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20210230 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: PROTECTOR CELLARS, 6465 VON DOLLEN ROAD, SAN MIGUEL, CA 93451, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED

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If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization CALIFORNIA I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ AMANDA LYNN KOWALSKI This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 02/09/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 01/22/2021 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

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By SKING, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 02/09/2026 PUB: 02/18, 02/25, 03/04, 03/11/2021 LEGAL CM 105 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20210270 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: JOES OTHER PLACE, 730 S MAIN STREET, TEMPLETON, CA 93465,

SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION: ONTIVEROS INC,, 730 S MAIN STREET, TEMPLETON, CA 93465 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization CALIFORNIA I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ ONTIVEROS INC, JOSEPH ONTIVEROS, PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 02/02/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 02/13/2001 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

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PAGE A-10 • Thursday, March 11, 2021 STATEMENT File No 20210334 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: NORTH COUNTY PROSTHETICS & ORTHOTICS, 8260 MORRO RD, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: JOHN D HOLLINGSEAD, 8260 MORRO 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/ JOHN D HOLLINGSEAD This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 02/09/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 09/01/1992 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

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By SKING, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 02/09/2026 PUB: 02/18, 02/25, 03/04, 03/11/2021 LEGAL CM 107 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20210339 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: OLIVETO RANCH, 609 18TH ST, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A MARRIED COUPLE: STEVEN CHARLES STURKEN, 101 N MAIN ST #1316, TEMPLETON, CA 93465, MARI L STURKEN, 101 N MAIN ST - 1316, TEMPLETON, CA 93465 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ STEVEN CHARLES STURKEN, OWNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 02/10/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 12/31/2010 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

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By NBALSEIRO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 02/10/2026 PUB: 02/18, 02/25, 03/04, 03/11/2021 LEGAL CM 109 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20210354 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: INTERIOR FINESSE, 4350 ALMOND DR., TEMPLETON, CA 93465, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: DAVID E VANDERPLAS, 4350 ALMOND DR, TEMPLETON, CA 93465 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ DAVID E VANDERPLAS This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 02/10/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 05/19/1993 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

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By ABAUTISTA, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 02/10/2026 PUB: 02/18, 02/25, 03/04, 03/11/2021 LEGAL CM 110 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20210347 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: “A’DAM HANDYMAN”, 9185 BIRCH ST, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: ADAM LUCIO, 9185 BIRCH ST, 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/ ADAM LUCIO This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 02/10/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 01/20/2016 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

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LEGAL CM 114 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20210301 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: H.O.P.E. THEATRE, 92 NAVAJO AVE, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A MARRIED COUPLE: DONNA K KEHL, 92 NAVAJO AVE., PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, FRANK J. KEHL, JR., 92 NAVAJO AVE., PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ DONNA K. KEHL, CO-OWNERS This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 02/05/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 01/25/2021 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

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By JAANDERSON, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 02/05/2026 PUB: 02/25, 03/04, 03/11, 03/18/2021 LEGAL CM 115 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20210376 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: TACK UP CONSIGNMENT, 2275 LITTLE MORRO CREEK RD, MORRO BAY, CA 93442, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: BRIANA MARIE NICHOLSON, 2275 LITTLE MORRO CREEK RD, MORRO BAY, CA 93442 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/ BRIANA MARIE NICHOLSON, OWNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 02/16/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 01/03/2021 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

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By NBALSEIRO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 02/16/2026 PUB: 02/25, 03/04, 03/11, 03/18/2021 LEGAL CM 116 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20210350 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: PASO ROBLES CARPET ONE FLOOR & HOME, 1336 PARK STREET, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION: BAF INC., WHICH WILL DO BUSINESS IN CALIFORNIA AS BAFD INC., 2225 S. EL CAMINO REAL, SAN MATEO, CA 94403 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/ BAF INC., WHICH WILL DO BUSINESS IN CALIFORNIA AS BAFD INC., LORI WYZARD, CEO This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 02/10/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: N/A CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

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By ABAUTISTA, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 02/10/2026 PUB: 02/25, 03/04, 03/11, 03/18/2021 LEGAL CM 117 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20210266 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: MIKES CIGARETTES, 1473 CRESTON RD, PASO ROBLES, CALIFORNIA (CA) 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION: PASO ROBLES CIGARETTES INC, 1473 CRESTON RD, PASO ROBLES, CALIFORNIA (CA) 93446 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization CALIFORNIA I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ PASO ROBLES CIGARETTES INC, MANHAL MAWAS, CEO This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis

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By SKING, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 02/02/2026 PUB: 02/25, 03/04, 03/11, 03/18/2021 LEGAL CM 118 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20210405 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: GRASSFED BY RANGELAND, GRASSFED RESTAURANT, 628 S. MAIN ST, TEMPLETON, CA 93465, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: 805 MEATS HOLDING LLC, 10425 KLAU MINE RD, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization CALIFORNIA I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ 805 MEATS HOLDING LLC, LAIRD GORDON FOSHAY, MANAGING MEMBER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 02/17/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 05/01/2017 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By NBALSEIRO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 02/17/2026 PUB: 02/25, 03/04, 03/11, 03/18/2021 LEGAL CM 119 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20210404 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: RANGELAND WINES, ADELAIDA SPRINGS RANCH, 10425 KLAU MINE RD, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A MARRIED COUPLE: LAIRD GORDON FOSHAY, 10425 KLAU MINE RD, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, LISA M FOSHAY, 10425 KLAU MINE RD, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ LAIRD GORDON FOSHAY, OWNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 02/17/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 04/01/2000 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By NBALSEIRO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 02/17/2026 PUB: 02/25, 03/04, 03/11, 03/18/2021 LEGAL CM 120 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20210415 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: TWISTED & GLAZED, 521 SPRING ST, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: CONCEPCION VICTORIA MERCADO, 138 ROSEMARY DRIVE, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ CONCEPCION VICTORIA MERCADO, OWNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 02/18/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 02/14/2021 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By NBALSEIRO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 02/18/2026 PUB: 02/25, 03/04, 03/11, 03/18/2021 LEGAL CM 121 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20210265 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: NORTH COUNTY NEIGHBORAID, NORTH COUNTY WOMENAID, 3480 SOUTH HIGUERA ST., SUITE 100, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93401, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY

THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION: SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION COUNCIL, 3480 SOUTH HIGUERA ST., SUITE 100, 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/ SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION COUNCIL, LISA FRASER, CEO This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 02/02/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 05/02/2017 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By SKING, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 02/02/2026 PUB: 02/25, 03/04, 03/11, 03/18/2021 LEGAL CM 123 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20210433 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: SKYDATA, 7250 BELLA VISTA RD, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: TODD RYAN BELLMAN, 7250 BELLA VISTA RD, ATASCADERO, CA 93442 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/ TODD RYAN BELLMAN, DRONE PILOT AND OWNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 02/19/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 02/19/2021 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By NBALSEIRO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 02/19/2026 PUB: 02/25, 03/04, 03/11, 03/18/2021 LEGAL CM 124 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20210259 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: MOES PIZZA, 518 SPRING ST, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION: BYBLOS MEDITERRANEAN RESTAURANT, INC, 5945 TRAFFIC WAY, ATASCADERO, CA 93422 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization CA I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ BYBLOS MEDITERRANEAN RESTAURANT, INC, MOHAMED HAMMAD, PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 02/01/2021 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.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By SCURRENS, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 02/01/2026 PUB: 02/25, 03/04, 03/11, 03/18/2021 LEGAL CM 126 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20210426 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: LAS ADELITA’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT, 7377 EL CAMINO REAL, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: LUIS GERARDO ESPINOZA PEREZ, 7377 EL CAMINO REAL, 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/ LUIS GERARDO ESPINOZA PEREZ This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 02/18/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 02/18/2021 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By SKING, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 02/18/2026 PUB: 02/25, 03/04, 03/11, 03/18/2021

LEGAL CM 127 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20210453 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: ERICKS ELECTRICAL PROFESSIONAL, 4355 DEER CREEK WAY, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: ERICK DAVID GOMEZ, 4355 DEE CREEK WAY, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ ERICK DAVID GOMEZ This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 02/22/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 09/01/2019 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By NBALSEIRO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 02/22/2026 PUB: 02/25, 03/04, 03/11, 03/18/2021 LEGAL CM 129 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20210486 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: ARON’S VINEYARD MANAGEMENT SERVICE, 1021 SLEEPY HOLLOW RD., PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A MARRIED COUPLE: ARON NEVAREZ, 1021 SLEEPY HOLLOW RD, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, YARAZETH MONTOYA, 1021 SLEEPY HOLLOW RD., PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ ARON NEVAREZ, OWNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 02/24/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 02/24/2021 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By NBALSEIRO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 02/24/2026 PUB: 03/04, 03/11, 03/18, 03/25/2021 LEGAL CM 131 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20210474 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: SCENIC COAST ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS, 830 MORRO BAY BOULEVARD, MORRO BAY, CA 93442, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION: SAN LUIS OBISPO COASTAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS, 830 MORRO BAY BOULEVARD, MORRO BAY, CA 93442 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/ SAN LUIS OBISPO COASTAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTERS, LISA KEELAN, CEO This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 02/23/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 01/19/2021 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By SCURRENS, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 02/23/2026 PUB: 03/04, 03/11, 03/18, 03/25/2021 LEGAL CM 132 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20210369 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: OLO DIASPORA IN NORTH AMERICA, 9371 JORNADA LANE, ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION: OLO DIASPORA IN NORTH AMERICA, 9371 JORNADA LANE, ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA 93422 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization CALIFORNIA I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ OLO DIASPORA IN NORTH

AMERICA, VICTOR OLUCHUKWU OZOUFUANYA, PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 02/11/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 11/03/2020 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By NBALSEIRO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 02/11/2026 PUB: 03/04, 03/11, 03/18, 03/25/2021 LEGAL CM 133 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20210312 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: CENTRAL COAST SOLAR, 1242 14TH ST, LOS OSOS, CA 93402, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: KYLE BRIAN METCALF, 1242 14TH ST, LOS OSOS, CA 93402 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/ KYLE BRIAN METCALF, OWNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 02/08/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 02/08/2021 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By SCURRENS, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 02/08/2026 PUB: 03/04, 03/11, 03/18, 03/25/2021 LEGAL CM 134 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20210516 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: J.B.’S GENERAL ENGINEERING, INC., 3305 EL CAMINO REAL, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION: J.B.’S GENERAL ENGINEERING, INC., 3305 EL CAMINO REAL, 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/ J.B.’S GENERAL ENGINEERING, INC., CRYSTAL LYNN BRUNZ, SECRETARY This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 02/25/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 01/01/2020 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By NBALSEIRO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 02/25/2026 PUB: 03/04, 03/11, 03/18, 03/25/2021 LEGAL CM 135 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20210420 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: ALL AMERICAN BOUNCE, 4255 DOLORES AVE., ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A MARRIED COUPLE: CHRISTINE RODRIGUEZ, 4255 DOLORES AVE., ATASCADERO, CA 93422, ERICK RODRIGUEZ, 4255 DOLORES AVE, 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/ CHRISTINE RODRIGUEZ This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 02/18/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 08/24/2010 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By SKING, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 02/18/2026 PUB: 03/04, 03/11, 03/18, 03/25/2021 LEGAL CM 136 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20210413 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: OUT OF THE MIRE MINISTRIES, HUB, 7635 EL CAMINO REAL, SUITE 7, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION: OUT OF THE MIRE MINISTRIES, 7635 EL CAMINO REAL, SUITE 7,

ATASCADERO, CA 93422 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization CA I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ OUT OF THE MINISTRIES, DANELLE CORRINE CRAYCRAFT, PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 02/18/2021 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.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By NBALSEIRO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 02/18/2026 PUB: 03/04, 03/11, 03/18, 03/25/2021 LEGAL CM 137 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20210517 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: New End Game, Badger Environmental Group, Badger Construction & Engineering, Ca 'N Compliance, 4090 BURTON AVE #10, CAMBRIA, CA 93428, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION: CONTAMINATED SITE CONSULTANTS, INC, 4090 BURTON AVE #10, CAMBRIA, CA 93428 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/ CONTAMINATED SITE CONSULTANTS, INC, COLLEEN P ZORZI, PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 02/25/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 12/01/2020 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By SCURRENS, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 02/25/2026 PUB: 03/04, 03/11, 03/18, 03/25/2021 LEGAL CM 138 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20210518 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: Badger Lending, Badger Realty, Badger Commercial Properties, CA Elite Properties, CA Elite Properties & Lending, Brownfield Commercial Properties, CCR Lending, Green Banc, 4090 BURTON AVE #10, CAMBRIA, CA 93428, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: COLLEEN ZORZI, 9540 AVONNE AVE, SAN SIMEON, CA 93452 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/ COLLEEN ZORZI, OWNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 02/25/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 12/01/2020 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By SCURRENS, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 02/25/2026 PUB: 03/04, 03/11, 03/18, 03/25/2021 LEGAL CM 139 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20210504 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: HAIR COLOR DESIGNS, 127 SOUTH ELM, ARROYO GRANDE, CA 93433, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: LEANNE MARIE JOHNSTON, 816 MENTONE 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/ LEANNE MARIE JOHNSTON, OWNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 02/25/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 02/22/2021 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By NBALSEIRO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name

Statement, Expires 02/25/2026 PUB: 03/04, 03/11, 03/18, 03/25/2021 LEGAL CM 140 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20210496 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: RAUCH VINEYARD, 765 TWIN CREEKS WAY, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93401, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: JEFFREY PAUL RAUCH, 765 TWIN CREEKS WAY, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93401 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ JEFFREY PAUL RAUCH This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 02/24/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 01/01/2021 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By SKING, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 02/24/2026 PUB: 03/04, 03/11, 03/18, 03/25/2021 LEGAL CM 145 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20210536 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: MERAKI BEAUTY BAR, 7600 EL CAMINO REAL #1, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: BIANCA RENE HELTON, 6320 SANTA YNEZ #1, 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/ BIANCA RENE HELTON This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 03/01/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 02/01/2019 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By NBALSEIRO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 03/01/2026 PUB: 03/04, 03/11, 03/18, 03/25/2021 LEGAL CM 146 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20210286 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: ALAN REMOVAL, 5427 REGIO PL., ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: ALAN REMOVAL, 5427 REGIO PL., ATASCADERO, CA 93422 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization CALIFORNIA I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ ALAN REMOVAL, BRIAN MESSER, MANAGER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 02/03/2021 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.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By JAANDERSON, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 02/03/2026 PUB: 03/04, 03/11, 03/18, 03/25/2021 LEGAL CM 150 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20210544 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: DOGS BEFORE DUDES GROOMING, 427 CHEROKEE CT, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: ALEXIS LEANNE ROBINSON, 427 CHEROKEE CT., PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ ALEXIS LEANNE ROBINSON This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 03/01/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 02/10/2021 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify

that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By GUGALDE, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 03/01/2026 PUB: 03/11, 03/18, 03/25, 04/01/2021 LEGAL CM 147 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20210525 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: HINDS FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES, 1818 SPRING STREET SUITE A, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION: HINDS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC., 1818 SPRING STREET, SUITE A, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization CALIFORNIA I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ HINDS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC, OLGA HINDS-PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 02/26/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 01/01/2021 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By GUGALDE, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 02/26/2026 PUB: 03/11, 03/18, 03/25, 04/01/2021 LEGAL CM 151 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20210557 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: SNIPERRIDGE GUNWORKS, 4225 HWY 41 EAST, TEMPLETON, CA 93465, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: JOHN LAWRENCE COLE, 4225 HWY 41 EAST, TEMPLETON, CA 93465 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ JOHN LAWRENCE COLE This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 03/03/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 01/01/2021 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By NBALSEIRO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 03/03/2026 PUB: 03/11, 03/18, 03/25, 04/01/2021 LEGAL CM 152 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20210533 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: FAMILY OPTOMETRIC CARE OF PASO ROBLES, INC, 1034 VINE STREET, PASO ROBLES, CALIFORNIA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION: FAMILY OPTOMETRIC CARE OF PASO ROBLES, INC, 1360 AVALON STREET, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93405 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization CALIFORNIA I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ FAMILITY OPTOMETRIC CARE OF PASO ROBLES, INC, LISA ANNE KOPPER, CEO This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 03/01/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 02/08/2021 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By SKING, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 03/01/2026 PUB: 03/11, 03/18, 03/25, 04/01/2021 LEGAL CM 153 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20210456 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: WHISKEY AND OAK, 628 NICKERSON DRIVE, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: JOINT VENTURE: DAVID JAMES GARCIA, 628 NICKERSON DRIVE, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, NICOLE MARIE WILSON, 628 NICKERSON DRIVE, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of

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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/ DAVID JAMES GARCIA, GENERAL PARTNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 02/22/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 02/14/2021 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By SKING, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 02/22/2026 PUB: 03/11, 03/18, 03/25, 04/01/2021 LEGAL CM 154 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20210428 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: A-TOWN MEDIA, 6370 SAN ANDRES AVE, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: MATTHEW PATRICK GAUGHAN, 6370 SAN ANDRES AVE, ATASCADERO, CA 93422 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ MATTHEW PATRICK GAUGHAN This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 02/18/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 01/01/2021 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By NBALSEIRO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 02/18/2026 PUB: 03/11, 03/18, 03/25, 04/01/2021 LEGAL CM 155 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20210386 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: JOSHUA KLAPPER, 6465 VON DOLLEN ROAD, SAN MIGUEL, CA 93451, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION: CASTORO CELLARS, 6465 VON DOLLEN ROAD, SAN MIGUEL, CA 93451 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/ CASTORO CELLARS, NIELS UDSEN, PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 02/16/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 2/04/2021 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By SKING, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 02/16/2026 PUB: 03/11, 03/18, 03/25, 04/01/2021 LEGAL CM 156 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20210613

THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: MOI MANA VENTURES, 1637 SUMMER CREEK LANE, PASO ROBLES, C 93446 , SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A MARRIED COUPLE: MATTHEW SCOTT MANUEL, 1637 SUMMER CREEK LANE, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, LACEY RENAE MANUEL, 1637 SUMMER CREEK LANE, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ LACEY RENAE MANUEL This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 03/08/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 03/05/2021 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By GUGALDE, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 03/08/2026 PUB: 03/11, 03/18, 03/25, 04/01/2021 LEGAL CM 159 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20210449 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: PASO VERDE WINERY, 3443 MILL ROAD, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: O’NEILL BEVERAGES CO. LLC, 8418 S. LAC JAC AVENUE, PARLIER, CA 93648 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/ O’NEILL BEVERAGES CO. LLC, JEFFREY B. O’NEILL, PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 02/22/2021 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.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By SKING, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 02/22/2026 PUB: 03/11, 03/18, 03/25, 04/01/2021 LEGAL CM 160 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20210608 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: MOMMY MADE ENCAPSULATION SLO COUNTY, 622 NICKERSON DR, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: BRITTANI SHEA BRAZIL, 622 NICKERSON DR, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ BRITTANI BRAZIL, OWNER/ OPERATOR This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 03/08/2021

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TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 01/01/2019 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By GUGALDE, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 03/08/2026 PUB: 03/11, 03/18, 03/25, 04/01/2021 LEGAL CM 161 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20210526 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: CALIFORNIA RV OUTLETS, 2850 EL CAMINO REAL, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION: HARDING RV INC, 2525 THEATRE DR, PASO ROBLES, CALIFORNIA 93446 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization CALIFORNIA I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ HARDING RV INC, RANDALL MARK HARDING, PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 02/26/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 02/26/2021 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By GUGALDE, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 02/26/2026 PUB: 03/11, 03/18, 03/25, 04/01/2021 LEGAL CM 162 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20210587 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: MAVI’S PROFESSIONAL CLEANING SERVICE, 104 BREWER ST, APT A, TEMPLETON, CA 93465, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: RUTH MELQUIAOES BELTRAN VILLEGAS, 104 BREWER ST. APT A, TEMPLETON, CA 93465 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ RUTH MELQUIAOES BELTRAN VILLEGAS This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 03/04/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 03/04/2016 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By SKING, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 03/04/2026 PUB: 03/11, 03/18, 03/25, 04/01/2021 LEGAL CM 163 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20210480 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: INTERCEPT WINERY, 3443 MILL ROAD, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIABILITY COM-

PANY: O’NEILL BEVERAGES CO. LLC, 8418 S. LAC JAC AVENUE, PARLIER, CA 93648 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/ O’NEILL BEVERAGES CO. LLC, JEFFREY B. O’NEILL, PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 02/23/2021 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.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By SCURRENS, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 02/23/2026 PUB: 03/11, 03/18, 03/25, 04/01/2021 LEGAL CM 164 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20210546 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: REAPER FOODS, 5370 JARDINE RD., PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: ROBERT EDWARD MCQUILLEN, 5370 JARDINE RD, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ ROBERT EDWARD MCQUILLEN, OWNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 03/01/2021 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.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By GUGALDE, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 03/01/2026 PUB: 03/11, 03/18, 03/25, 04/01/2021 LEGAL CM 165 PUBLIC NOTICE T.S. No.: 9462-5537 TSG Order No.: 191024497-CA-VOI A.P.N.: 040-288-031 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 01/19/2006.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Affinia Default Services, LLC, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded 01/31/2006 as Document No.: 2006007126, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of San Luis Obispo County, California, executed by: MICHAEL D. ARTHURS, A MARRIED MAN, AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, as Trustor, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable in full at time of sale by cash, a cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings

association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and state, and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. Sale Date & Time: 03/23/2021 at 11:00 AM Sale Location: In the breezeway adjacent to the County General Services Building, 1087 Santa Rosa Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 648 VENTANA DEL ROBLES (Unincorporated Area), TEMPLETON, CA 93465 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made in an “AS IS” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $120,046.41 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due.

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call, 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this internet website, www.nationwideposting.com, for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, T.S.# 9462-5537. Infor-

mation about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code.

If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 916-939-0772, or visit this internet website www. nationwideposting.com using the file number assigned to this case, 9462-5537, to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.

Affinia Default Services, LLC 301 E. Ocean Blvd. Suite 1720 Long Beach, CA 90802 833290-7452 For Trustee Sale Information Log On To: www. nationwideposting.com or Call: 916-939-0772. Affinia Default Services, LLC, Omar Solorzano, Foreclosure Associate This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. However, if you have received a discharge of the debt referenced herein in a bankruptcy proceeding, this is not an attempt to impose personal liability upon you for payment of that debt. In the event you have received a bankruptcy discharge, any action to enforce the debt will be taken against the property only. NPP0372993 To: ATASCADERO NEWS 02/25/2021, 03/04/2021, 03/11/2021 LEGAL CM 113 LIEN SALE Notice is hereby given that Pursuant to the California Self-Service Storage Facility Act, (B&P Code 21700 et. seq.), the undersigned will sell at public auction personal property including but not limited to furniture, clothing, tools, and/ or other misc. items Auction to close at 11am On March 23, 2021 at www.selfstorageauction.com.

The property is stored at: El Paso Self Storage 2935 Union Rd. Paso Robles, CA 93446 NAME OF TENANT: SAVANNAH DONOVAN PUB: 03/04, 03/11/2021 LEGAL CM 142

NOTICE FOR REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR PRECONSTRUCTION AND LEASE-LEASEBACK SERVICES NOTICE IS HEREBY given that the Templeton Unified School District (“District”) is seeking proposals from qualified lease-leaseback firms to provide preconstruction and lease-leaseback construction services for the Templeton H.S. Locker Modernization Project.

The Request for Proposals (“RFP”) describes the scope of the preconstruction services, the scope of the project, the selection process, and the information that is required to be included in the proposal. The recommendation for award will be made to the firm that provides the best value to the District as set forth in the RFP. The RFP is available on the District’s website, www.tusd. ca.schoolloop.com, or by contacting Randy Botts at rbotts@ templetonusd.org.

The proposal in the form specified in the RFP must be received no later than 2 p.m., on March 31, 2021, Randy Botts Templeton Unified School District 960 Old County Road Templeton, CA 93465 Any failure to submit the proposals before the deadline will cause the proposal to be rejected and returned unopened.

Each proposer is solely responsible for the timely delivery of their proposal.

A mandatory job walk/conference is scheduled for March 15, 2021. Please meet at Templeton High School. Failure to attend the job walk/conference may result in the rejection of your proposal.

The District reserves the right to waive any minor or immaterial deviations in the RFP, the proposals received, or reject all proposals if so determined by the District’s governing board.

For further information on this RFP, please contact Randy Botts at rbotts@templetonusd. org.

PUB: 03/04, 03/11/2021 LEGAL CM 144 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (U.C.C. §6104, 6105) ESCROW #: 0126014490 Exempt from fee per GC 27388.1 (a) (1). Recording not related to real property NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to creditors of the within named seller that a bulk sale is about to be made of the assets described below.

The names and business address of the Seller(s) is/are: Frame & Young, LLC 7343 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422 The location in California of the Chief Executive Office of the seller is: same as above As listed by the seller, all other business names and addresses used by the seller within three years before the date such list was sent or delivered to the buyer are: none The names and business address of the Buyer(s) is/are: Mirvat Boueita 7343 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422 The assets to be sold are described in general as All stock in trade, furniture, fixtures, equipment and other property And are located at: 7343 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422 The business name used by the Seller(s) at those locations

is: “The UPS Center #1825 ” The anticipated date of the bulk sale is March 29, 2021 At the office of Old Republic Title Company @ 1000 Burnett Avenue, Suite 400, Concord, CA 94520.

The bulk sale IS subject to California Uniform Commercial Code Section 6106.2.

If so subject, the name and address of the person with whom claims may be filed is as follows: Old Republic Title Company @ 1000 Burnett Avenue, Suite 400, Concord, CA 94520.

The last day for filing claims shall be March 26, 2021 which is the business day before the sale date specified herein.

Dated: 3/1/21 /S/ Mirvat Boueita 3/11/21 CNS-3446649# ATASCADERO NEWS PUB: 03/11/2021 LEGAL CM 143 PUBLIC NOTICE To the Public: MOBILE HOME AUCTION Notice is hereby given that on Monday, MARCH 22, 2021, at 1:00 P.M., at SANTA MARGARITA MOBILE HOME PARK located at 9712 Pinal Ave., Sp. B01, Santa Margarita, CA 93453, San Luis Obispo County, California, the undersigned will sell at public auction for cash, in lawful money of the United States, to satisfy the lien thereon for storage/rent of the mobile home described below that was deposited by the prior owner (later purchased by Steven Edmond Walker and David Green Herrod) with the undersigned at 9712 Pinal Ave., Sp, B01, Santa Margarita, California 93453. The successful bidder of the Mobile Home should be advised that the tenancy of the space does not automatically transfer with the home. Anyone interested in purchasing the mobile home must apply, meet the park rental criteria and be approved by the Santa Margarita Mobile Home Park.

If the successful bidder is not approved he/she will be immediately required to remove the mobile home from Santa Margarita Mobile Home Park.

The goods to be sold are: 1966 Mobile Home, Fuqua La Corona, decal #AAN8985, Inactive Decal/DMV#FB3496/DMV FB3497, Serial# S2665XX/ S2665XXU, HUD Label/ Insigna 537576/53777.

The amount due on this mobile home is $5,950.32 The auction will be made for the purpose of satisfying the lien on the Mobile Home to the extent of that amount, together with the cost of the sale.

Dated: March 5, 2021 Becky Coburn, Manager for Santa Margarita, MHP PUB: 03/11, 03/18/2021 LEGAL CM 157 NOTICE OF ADOPTION ORDINANCE NO. 645 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Atascadero City Council has adopted Ordinance No. 645. The primary provisions of the Ordinance are as follows: This Ordinance repeals and replaces Title 4, Public Safety, Chapter 7, Fire Code, of the Atascadero Municipal Code.

The Ordinance was passed and adopted by the City Council on March 9, 2021 by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members Bourbeau, Dariz, Funk, Newsom, and Mayor Moreno

NOES: None ABSENT: None A complete copy of the Ordinance is on file in the City Clerk’s Office, 6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, California.

DATED: March 10, 2021 /s/ A.Muther, Deputy City Clerk PUBLISH: March 11, 2021 LEGAL CM 158 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING City of Atascadero DATE: Tuesday, March 23, 2021 TIME: 6:00 p.m.

PLACE: City of Atascadero Council Chambers 6500 Palma Avenue Atascadero, CA 93422 At the time of this publishing, it is expected that this meeting will be held virtually. Should circumstances change, which would allow for the meeting to be physically open to the public, the change will be noted on the City’s website with the posting of the agenda and agenda packet.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Atascadero will hold a public hearing at the time and place indicated above to consider the following:.

General Plan Amendment and Amendment to the Del Rio Road Commercial Area Specific Plan at 2055 El Camino Real and surrounding properties including but not limited to 2055 El Camino Real (AMND21-0020), the former Walmart site.

The Amendment proposes changes to the siting of the residentially zoned portion of the site and minor amendments to the Specific Plan to allow for additional resort/RV lodging and relocation of the proposed public road.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that if a challenge to the above action is made in court, persons may be limited to raising only those issues they or someone else raised at the public hearing described in the notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Council at, or prior to, the public hearing.

ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are invited to virtually attend and will be given an opportunity to speak in favor or opposition to the above-proposed project. Written comments are also accepted by the City Clerk, prior to the hearing and will be distributed to the City Council.

INTERESTED PERSONS may access the live-streamed meeting through the City’s website, on Spectrum cable Channel 20 in Atascadero and on KPRL Radio 1230AM and 99.3FM. Public comment may be provided virtually by calling 805-538-2888, or by submitting written public comments to cityclerk@ atascadero.org by 5:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.

Information regarding the hearing is filed in the City Clerk’s office and is available on the City’s website at www. atascadero.org. For more information, or if you have any questions, please contact the Community Development Department at 805-4615035.

DATED: March 9, 2021 S/ L Christensen, City Clerk PUBLISH: March 11, 2021 LEGAL CM 166

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WORSHIP DIRECTORY ATASCADERO BIBLE CHURCH Atas. Mall & Fwy. 101 (6225 Atas. Mall); Sunday Worship 8 a.m., 9:15 a.m.& 11 a.m.*; *kids programming available at these services; Rejoice Service 5:30 pm; Middle School ministries – Tuesdays 6:30 High School ministries– Wednesday 6:30 p.m.; Celebrate Recovery, Thursdays 7p.m.; Pastor Tom Ferrell, 466-2051; abcchurch.org.

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 SPIRITUAL COMMUNITY A New Thought Spiritual Community! Living the Consciously Awakened Life. Dr. Terry and Dr. Frank zumMallen; For information about Sunday gatherings, classes and workshops, go to: awakeningways.org or call 805 460-0762 GRACE CENTRAL COAST NORTH COUNTY CAMPUS 9325 El Bordo Avenue; Sunday Services at 9:30 and 11 a.m.; 805-543-2358; gracecentralcoast.org; Helping people find and follow Jesus.

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCH 238 17th St. Paso Robles; Sunday Worship 10 a.m.; Sunday School 10 a.m.; Our Wednesday Testimony; Meeting is the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m.; Reading room-same location after services & by apportionment.

FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH 9925 Morro Road, Atascadero; “The Church on the Hill”; An independent church committed to the teaching of God’s Word.; Sunday School – 9:45 a.m.; Morning Worship – 11 a.m.; Evening Bible Study – 6 p.m.; Wed Prayer – 7 p.m.; Nursery care provided.; Pastor Ken Butler, Jr.; (805) 461-9197.

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

HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH ELCA Facebook Live at 10 am during Covid19 restrictions. 10 am Outdoor Modern Worship Service and music, weather & Covid19 restrictions permitting.

Masks and social distancing required. Regular schedule: When Covid restrictions are lifted. 8 a.m. Traditional Liturgical Service; 9:05 a.m.

Education and Sunday School; 10 a.m. Modern Worship Service with staffed nursery care provided; Holy Communion on 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays; Pastor Russ Gordan, Interim Pastor; 8005 San Gabriel Road, Atascadero; 805-461-0340; 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 ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH 820 Creston Rd., Paso Robles; (805) 238-2218- Parish Office open Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; website: www.saintrosechurch.org; Mass times;; Daily MassMon-Fri 7 a.m., Sat 8 a.m.; Spanish Mass- Tues 7 p.m.; Sunday Mass times:; Saturday, 5 p.m. Vigil Mass; Sunday, 8 a.m., 10 a.m., 5 p.m.; Spanish Mass12:30 p.m. & 7 p.m.

ST. WILLIAMS CATHOLIC CHURCH 6410 Santa Lucia Rd., Atascadero; Father Edwin Limpiado, Father Martel Ramos, Priest in residence; stwilliams.org; Confession:; Sat .3 p.m. or appt.; Mass or Communion Service; M-F 8:30 a.m.; Weekend Mass Schedule; Saturday: 4:30 p.m.; Sunday: 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. (Sp), 4:30 p.m.

TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH 940 Creston Road; Has Sunday worship services at 9:30 a.m; For more information, call the church at (805) 238-3702. Ext. 206.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF ATASCADERO 11605 El Camino Real, Atascadero; Sunday Service Time: 10 a.m.; Nursery Care Provided:; 9:45 a.m.- 12:15 p.m.; Mid-week student ministry; PreK-12th grade Sept-April, Weds, 4 p.m.; 805-466-2566; Pastor Steve Poteete-Marshall; atascaderoumc.org.

ST. LUKE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 513 Palma Ave., Atascadero; Sunday services: Holy Eucharist — 9 a.m., Taize — 8 p.m.; the Rev. W. Merritt Greenwood, interim director; the Rev. James Arnold, Deacon; the Rev. Jacqueline Sebro, Deacon; office 805-4660379, fax 805-466-6399; website stlukesatascadero.org; email office@ stlukesatascadero.org.

As We Safety Step into the Red Zone, Spring is Blooming in December. They clean the items free of charge, and one of our committee members will pick them up and put them in our CFK storage.

Thanks again to all of you barbie butz who donated items in 2020.

COLUMNIST Despite COVID, we did pring is certainly begin- manage to help many of our ning to show its glory neighbors in need to stay around our north county warm. and right here on our propIt appears that many of our erty. Many of our daffodils event committees will continue are blooming, while others to do creative fundraising again are holding off to extend their in 2021. Our Atascadero Lakeseason. We sometimes forget side Wine Festival committee where they are all planted, so and the Atascadero Chamber we enjoy seeing them pop up of Commerce are “zooming” here and there. and have some great ideas in The fruit and nut trees are store for June. When things are bursting with all those lovely firmed up, I will let you in on pastel colors reminding us of the plans. this beautiful time of the year.

The Printery Foundation I think we are slowly getting Fundraising committee is busy back to a sense of normalcy. making plans to continue some I’m convinced that most of us serious fundraising efforts to will continue to be careful and help remove the “red tag” on will avoid anything that might the building, so public tours put us in the purple zone can be offered. again! Red is my favorite color Two of our friends, Paul anyway, so I’m happy to be in Porter and Mike Schneider, that zone for now. have been giving John some With the advent of spring, of their time to help clean up you might be thinking of our property after that last big doing a closet cleaning. Please storm. The oak trees experidon’t forget Coats for Kids enced a real cleansing themand Adults when you do that. selves but left a million leaves, Remember that our North twigs, and small branches County Cleaners will refresh everywhere. Paul and Mike, coats, jackets, sweaters, and your kindness is so appreciated. sweatshirts that are donated for I know there are many other the Coats for Kids distribution acts of kindness taking place in

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Spring Vegetable Bundles

Ingredients: • 4 to 6 green onions • 1 cup water • 1 lb thin asparagus, trimmed • 1 med red pepper, julienned • 1 med yellow pepper, julienned • 2 med carrots, peeled & julienned • 12 thyme sprigs • 1-1/3 cups white wine or 1 cup chicken broth • 3 tsp butter (no substitutes) Directions: Trim both ends of onions; cut the green tops into 7-inch lengths. In a saucepan, bring water to boil. Add onion tops; boil for 1 minute or until softened. Drain and immediately place onion tops in ice water. Drain and pat dry. Set aside to use for tying bundles.

Chop white portion of onions and set aside. Divide asparagus, peppers, and carrots into 12 bundles. Top each with a thyme sprig. Tie each bundle with a blanched onion top. In a skillet, place wine or broth,

chopped onions, and vegetable bundles. Bring to a boil.

Cook, uncovered, for 5 to 7 minutes or until vegetables are tender and liquid is reduced by two-thirds. Carefully remove bundles with a slotted spoon to a serving platter. Add butter to skillet; cook and stir until melted. Spoon warm onion, wine, butter mixture over bundles.

Note: Use asparagus spears that are around 1/4-inch in diameter. Larger asparagus should be cut lengthwise in half. Bundles can be assembled ahead of time and cooked 5-7 minutes just before serving.

If you have been following my columns, you can serve these bundles with the Mustard Potatoes Au Gratin recipe and the Red-eyed Baked Ham recipe from last week’s column. Serve your favorite dessert, and you’ll have a delicious Easter banquet.

Don’t forget to cook corned beef and cabbage next Wednesday on St. Patrick’s Day! Cheers!

Barbie Butz is an independent columnist for The Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press; you can email her at barbiewb@hotmail.com.

Bad For Business politician has ever asked me for my endorsement. Perhaps it's my absence of sophistication or the fact that I'm not what you'd call "photogenic." Still, not to blow my own horn or anything, I do lee pitts have a following, even if all 147 of COLUMNIST them are over the age of 80 and notice some of my fellow cow are not any advertiser's idea of a columnists are doing endorse- "target audience." I'd think this ment deals with companies would make me an ideal spokesthat sell stuff to cowboys. As hard person for assisted care living as this is to believe, I've never facilities, occasional irregularity been asked by anyone to be their drugs, Depends®, and ash-andspokesman. With my ability to carry crematory facilities. put my foot in my mouth on The closest I've ever come to behalf of myself, this surprises me. an endorsement deal was when I The only time a big company was given a free cap from a livecontacted me was when the stock auction yard. It was a good lawyering division of the outfit cap, too, and I wore it everywhere that makes Crayolas® sent me a until I was asked by the owner threatening letter telling me to of the auction yard not to ever never again mention Crayolas® appear in public again wearing unless I put the ® thingy after the cap because I was scaring the name of their company. So I away business. Then there was the suppose I can forget about being time I wore a cap advertising an the Crayola® spokescrayon. It's artificial insemination service to a too bad, too, because adult color- bull sale. ing books for old fogies like me Even companies I've had a are very popular right now, and long relationship with failed to we have several of my pictures take advantage of my well-knowon our refrigerator that I colored ness. My column appeared in with my favorite assortment of 64 USTRC's roping magazine Super Crayolas®.

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started in the same building and had the same staff as my own livestock newspaper, yet they never asked me to be an endorser or spokesperson. Perhaps they'd seen me rope.

It could be that I've just never announced my willingness to be a celebrity endorser. Before I'm run over by companies wanting me to be their "face," let me first lay out some ground rules. I will not do ads for things I don't believe in, like German cars, Japanese barb wire, any major airline, fake meat, or any poultry product. After all, I do have some scruples.

Businesses I would sign a multi-million dollar endorsement deal with would include the AQHA, Apple Computers, Barry King leather tools, Chevy trucks, Pendleton shirts, Milwaukee tools, J.C. Penny underwear, Suffolk sheep, and M & M candy.

I think I'd be better than terrible as an endorser, and I promise not to be caught in a compromising position by using a Makita® drill, riding a Paso Fino horse, eating a Kit Kat bar, or using a Microsoft® driven computer.

Perhaps I think too highly of myself and my worldwide celebrity status. After all, back at the

height of my powers when Paul Harvey was regularly using my essays, I had some stories in a couple Golden Soul books, my syndicated column was in cows papers from Delmarva to Ozona, I'd just signed a book contract with Harper Collins, and I was getting glowing rejection letters regarding a novel I'd written, I thought I was pretty neat stuff.

I think my approval rating was almost as high as Jimmy Carter's.

I remember my wife and I went to eat at a restaurant we'd regularly frequented for over ten years.

When the check came, I was informed by the waitress they no longer took credit cards. As usual, we didn't have any cash, so I asked the waitress who we knew so well we'd have probably donated a kidney to her, "Can I write you a check?"

The waitress looked at me like it was the first time she'd ever seen me and said, "I'm, sorry but we don't know you THAT well."

I had to leave my wife at the restaurant for collateral while I walked to the bank to get cash.

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

The Consequences of Bitterness and Hate, Genesis 37:12-35 dr. gary barker

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our north county, and I think we are all very fortunate that we live here.

As I was researching spring recipes for today, I came across many for asparagus, which is certainly a star vegetable on springtime menus. Here is one that would be beautiful to serve with your Easter ham.

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n my last two meditations, I discussed the reality of the dysfunctional problems that existed in the family of the Old Testament patriarch Jacob. Jacob had four wives, eleven sons, and one daughter in his family. His favorite wife was Rachel, and her first-born son Joseph was Jacob’s favorite son. Jacob’s favoritism of Joseph was extreme and overwhelming and caused intense emotional problems for Joseph’s brothers. These intense emotions were perpetuated by Joseph’s personal pride.

It is difficult for me to contemplate committing murder against someone. I believe it is

a common emotion to dislike someone for many different reasons but to hate another person with the desire to commit murder is both unusual and unique. Yet, in the historical record of Genesis 37:1235, this is what occurred in the relationship between Joseph and his brothers. I really don’t believe that Jacob ever envisioned that his sons would commit murder that was caused by his favoritism of Joseph. It seems as you read the biblical account that Jacob never suspected that such bitterness and hate even existed in the lives of his sons. What is clear is that bitterness generated hate and hate-motivated a desire to commit murder. This sequence of harmful emotions and its final result should be a GREAT WARNING to all of us.

Bitterness is the cause of many hurtful and damaging actions.

In Genesis 37, most of

Joseph’s brothers wanted to murder him, but the oldest brother Reuben prevented this from happening (Genesis 37: 21-22). Their hatred caused them to lie about Joseph being killed by a wild beast, and it caused them to sell Joseph as a slave. They clearly demonstrated their hatred and lack of love for their father, Jacob. Their actions brought revenge on both their brother and father. In order to cover up their sinful hatred, the brothers lied to Jacob about Joseph’s death.

I believe they desired to hurt their father because he caused a lot of their emotional pain, bitterness, and hate.

Bitterness and hate resulted in causing various people to experience an immense amount of suffering and sorrow.

This is always what sinful actions produce.

Lessons to Be Learned

Bitterness and hate will cause people to do sinful actions they never thought possible.

Hatred makes a person totally insensitive and uncaring about the harm it will cause.

Hatred and bitterness, in reality, can emotionally harm the person possessing these emotions as much as the people inflicted by them.

Jesus taught on the Sermon on the Mount that murder could be prevented by having victory over anger (Matthew 5:21-24).

Evil actions can be prevented by desiring to solve conflicts before hatred develops. Evil thinking always results in evil actions.

When a person can control his thinking, he can control his actions.

Dr. Gary Barker is an independent columnist for The Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press; you can email him at pastor@gracebaptistpaso.org.

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Counter-Human Trafficking Task Force Counter-Human Trafficking Team Partner Spotlight: DeliverFund

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O DeliverFund’s team provides intelligence reports to local law enforcement investigators that identifies human trafficking activity and offers ongoing and live support during an investigation.

ver the past several months, the columns have mentioned the fact that the San Luis Obispo County Counter Human Trafficking Team utilizes partnerships and collaborations to disrupt and dismantle human trafficking networks locally.

Many of the team’s partners are local entities that come from the community, non-governmental organizations, and other law enforcement bodies. While the efforts of all contributors efforts are necessary, critical, and appreciated, one organization has provided consistent assistance and has been the primary collaborative partner in the fight against human trafficking since the inception of the Counter Human Trafficking Team. That organization is DeliverFund.

DeliverFund is a non-profit counter-human trafficking organization headquartered in Dallas, Texas, dedicated to creating “scalable” solutions to impact the fight against human trafficking in the United States.

DeliverFund is a private intelligence firm founded and operated by a team with a vast array of training and experience. They are a “private intelligence firm that disrupts human trafficking markets by providing intelligence and specialized analytics about human trafficking activities to law enforcement authorities.”

Their team consists of employees with backgrounds in the CIA, NSA, special military operations, and law enforcement. In short, they are a cadre of highly skilled and highly motivated individuals with backgrounds in intelligence and investigations that are taking the fight directly to the pimps and traffickers across the nation.

DeliverFund essentially takes the tactics that have been applied in counterintelligence settings across the globe and have put them to use domestically, assisting American law enforcement authorities to disrupt the domestic human trafficking markets. And they are very good at what they do.

As an example of DeliverFund’s dedication to the fight against human trafficking, following the shutdown of “backpage.com” in 2018, DeliverFund took over the website’s office space, converting what had previously been a workspace of evil and wickedness to a location completely consumed by the desire to fight the evil that human trafficking is. Prior to its seizure and shut down by the federal government backpage.com, had become one of the largest online marketplaces for buying and selling sex.

Essentially, backpage.com was an online conduit that encouraged and supported the exploitation of humans and knowingly facilitated human sex trafficking. The irony of taking over what was previously enemy territory and converting it to use for good is not lost on anyone on the DeliverFund team.

DeliverFund counters the subculture of human trafficking in a holistic manner by equipping, training, and advising law enforcement investigators and then provid-

ing support and resources to help victims of human trafficking thrive.

These efforts are broken down as follows: Equip – DeliverFund has the largest “analyst curated human trafficking database” in the United States. In short, DeliverFund has been able to reduce the time it takes to identify a potential trafficking victim from what may have been days to just a few hours using proprietary software to identify and locate traffickers and exploiters.

DeliverFund, through their training, teaches law enforcement investigators how to use this technology for the benefit of human trafficking investigations, thus saving time and maximizing investigative efforts and resources. Collaborating locally with DeliverFund has also been beneficial as the team at DeliverFund has contacts nationwide. This has enabled the Counter Human Trafficking Team to seek and find a direct contact in multiple states, including Arizona, Florida, and Texas, in just a few minutes’ time, saving countless investigative hours. The collaboration and networking opportunity that DeliverFund provides is priceless.

Train – DeliverFund provides training to law enforcement personnel that integrates the use of technology as well as practical, hands-on instruction in the methodology of identifying and rescuing victims while apprehending and holding traffickers accountable. The training provided

by DeliverFund is all-encompassing in terms of how to conduct a solid investigation from beginning to end and includes a victim-centered approach teaching students how to best interact with trafficking victims, giving them the best chance at escaping a life of exploitation.

Advise – the team at DeliverFund is top-notch with respect to their dedication to the fight against human trafficking. They are highly trained and are all consummate professionals. As mentioned, the team at DeliverFund come from a variety of prior careers, which include backgrounds in intelligence, special military operations, and law enforcement; their skills are used in their efforts to disrupt human trafficking networks.

The team at DeliverFund realizes that only law enforcement personnel can arrest traffickers, so law enforcement investigators are who they collaborate with in this mission.

DeliverFund’s team provides intelligence reports to local law enforcement investigators that identifies human trafficking activity and offers ongoing and live support during an investigation. It is of note that DeliverFund also offers “boots on the ground” support to law enforcement when needed.

DeliverFund has provided the San Luis Obispo Counter Human Trafficking Team live and in-person support in the past, most notably during Operation Reclaim and Rebuild 2020. Most recently, DeliverFund partnered with law enforcement authorities in Tampa, Florida, during the Super Bowl to identify potential traffickers and provide analytical support to investigators, all to disrupt the trafficking market that typically surrounds the Super Bowl. This was the third year that DeliverFund has provided these types of invaluable services.

Thrive – what is so critical is providing rescued trafficking victim’s support.

DeliverFund provides the opportunity for victims to not only survive the trauma they have experienced but also thrive and heal by connecting them with support and services. The opportunity to connect with other survivors is provided as well. DeliverFund’s goal is to rescue victims and turn them from survivors to “Thrivers” and, if appropriate, be connected to speaking and teaching opportunities so they can educate law enforcement and victim service providers on the reality of human trafficking. The goal of this type of training is to provide investigators and advocates a curriculum that focuses on a victim-centered approach and an overall awareness of human trafficking.

It cannot adequately be put into words what the collaborative relationship with DeliverFund has meant to the investigative team that makes up the San Luis Obispo County Counter Human Trafficking Team. The team at DeliverFund has provided countless hours of analytical support here locally since 2019, has provided live and in-person analytical assistance with a Senior Targeting Analyst for proactive operations, and has provided cutting-edge investigative assistance to local investigators. It is of note that all these services - the training, the networking, which is so crucial, and ongoing support have been provided to the Counter Human Trafficking Team free of charge.

DeliverFund, as mentioned, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit and is entirely funded by donations and public support.

For the public, DeliverFund has a very comprehensive website that includes resources, FAQ’s, statistics, and a variety of multimedia links that provides relevant, realistic, and accurate information on the topic of human trafficking.

DeliverFund has an active presence on various social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube, as well as in blog form and on a variety of podcasts. All these mediums provide quality content put together by the dedicated experts at DeliverFund.

A simple and highly recommended place to start if you are interested in learning more about human trafficking is to subscribe to the DeliverFund newsletter.

There are many resources out there - but the San Luis Obispo Counter Human Trafficking Team has seen, time and time again, that a tried-and-true partner has been and continues to be our friends and partners at DeliverFund.

• DeliverFund Newsletter deliverfund.org/join-the-fight/ • DeliverFund Link Tree linktr.ee/DeliverFund • DeliverFund Facebook facebook.com/DeliverFund/ • Froglogic Podcast Episode #62 Hunting Human Traffickers open.spotify.com/episode/ 5YtNpg8xeSPLU1quCHNuHN?si=3acf953349b44523

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Starting on Mar. 1, Gallagher began his bagpiping tour, visiting a different Paso Robles location or neighborhood on select days throughout the week, starting at about 5 p.m.

Gallagher learned to play the bagpipes about 19 years ago and has been playing them for several years around neighborhoods and at Paso Robles City Park during St. Patrick’s Day and even during Christmas.

“When I turned 52, I thought you know what, let’s give it a shot--it was probably one of the more difficult instruments I have had to deal with,” Gallagher said.

According to Gallager, who is already musically inclined and plays the guitar, there are more moving parts to be aware of when playing bagpipes.

Scottish Highland bagpipes have been played in Scotland since the 15th Century. More notably, bagpipes were used as a musical instrument of war to inspire Highlanders going into battle.

Throughout Scotland, bagpipes were played during special occasions and later began to replace the harp as the clans’ music of choice.

Gallagher is considered an intermediate piper, and as impressive as we all think his piping sounds, he says he can still hear every mistake he makes.

Growing up, Gallagher was a “Navy brat” and moved around a lot. When his family lived in Upland, California, that was when Gallagher was first introduced to bagpipes.

Upland High School is “Home of the Highlanders” and had their bagpiping band, which at the time Gallagher remembers was all women pipers.

Around that same time, Gallagher remembers playing football with some neighborhood friends, and a piper would always tour the neighborhood playing his bagpipes.

Gallagher and his friends would follow the piper, watching and listening to him as he played.

And ever since then, the idea to learn how to play the bagpipes stuck with Gallagher. It took a few years, classes, and a bagpiping camp in Flagstaff, Arizona but Gallagher finally learned to play the bagpipes.

For 31 years, Gallagher worked as a Paso Robles City Planner. In 2014, Gallagher retired, and Warren Frace filled in his position as Community Development Director for the City of Paso Robles.

Prior to working for Paso Robles City, Gallagher spent four years in the U.S. Navy.

Some of the tunes Gallagher plays are Danny Boy, The Rakes of Mallow, Mo Ghile Mohr (My Great Hero), Four Green Fields, Slane (Be Thou My Vision), and Shipping Up to Boston.

“Only one time in my history have I ever gotten, please don’t do this,” said Gallagher.

Last year, Gallagher had a trip to Scotland planned, which was obviously postponed. This year though, Gallagher hopes to go to Scotland and plans to bring his bagpipes with him to play a few tunes in the country for which the bagpipes are the national instruments.

Gallagher has made three trips to Ireland in the past, where he was able to play his smaller set of bagpipes.

“The best place in my memory was on top of Cadillac Mountain in Bar Harbor, Maine. We were there on Columbus Day in 2011. The big thing to do on Cadillac Mountain is to go up and catch the sunrise. It’s the first place the light hits the United States that time of year,” Gallagher said.

As Gallagher walks through the neighborhood piping, doors start to open, people come out to take photographs and ask their neighbors, ‘What on Earth is this?!’ all with smiles on their faces.

Even during the pandemic, some people join Gallagher on his walk, following along just like he did as a kid when he followed that first piper who inspired him to keep the tradition alive, of course, all at a safe distance.

Below are the remaining dates and locations to see Gallagher play the bagpipes: • Fri. Mar. 12 at 5 p.m.

Turtle Creek Park • Sat. Mar. 13 at Noon Paso Robles City Park • Sun. Mar. 14 at 3:00 p.m.

Mandella Park, Fairview Lane • Wed. Mar. 17 at 5:00 p.m.

Rosemary Drive, Katherine Drive, and Ginger Lane

utive order on Mar. 4, 2020, proclaiming a State of Emergency to exist in California as a result of the threat of COVID-19, where he stated that in a short period of time, COVID-19 had rapidly spread throughout California, necessitating updated and more stringent guidance from federal, wState, and local public health officials.

Newsom explained that the preservation of public health and safety throughout the entire State of California would be necessary for all Californians to heed the State public health directives from the Department of Public Health and help “flatten the curve” by sheltering-in-place for 15 days.

As time shows that 15 days changed the world as we knew it forever.

After a long summer, Governor Newsom unveiled the “Blueprint for a Safer Economy” in August 2020. This was a statewide, stringent, and slow plan for living with COVID-19.

According to the documents, the plan-imposed risk-based criteria on tightening and loosening COVID19 allowable activities and expanded the length of time between changes to assess how any movement affected the disease’s trajectory.

This plan introduced the four colored tiers – Purple (Widespread), Red (Substantial), Orange (Moderate), and Yellow (Minimal) – based on how prevalent COVID-19 is in each county and the extent of community spread.

That color would indicate how sectors can operate.

The plan also included an “emergency brake” where the State could

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that,” Benson explained.

Benson continued with, “My hope is that it gave them the power and the initiative to finish strong with their senior year.”

Secondary grades in Shandon will begin after their Spring Break, Mar. 29-Apr. 9, with high school students returning to Apr. 12.

intervene more immediately for concerning factors like hospitalizations. It also emphasized that no matter what restrictions the State put in place, COVID-19 would get the upper hand if Californians did not adapt their behaviors for the duration of the pandemic, however long that would be.

Once the State announced the change in tier status on Mar. 3, almost a year after the pandemic began, it meant that many businesses could resume modified indoor operations and activities. Some of those businesses included restaurant dining, movie theaters, and museums, all deeply impacted financially by the pandemic.

The week prior, on Feb. 24, all organized youth and adult sports with modifications were allowed to resume in San Luis Obispo County with some modifications based on guidance from the California Public Health Department.

According to County Health, the guidance applied to all organized youth and adult sports, including school, community programs, private clubs, and leagues. It was noted that the change was possible because San Luis Obispo County’s COVID-19 case rate dropped below 14 cases per 100,000 – the State’s threshold for allowing these activities to return according to Dr. Tomás Aragón, CDPH Director and State Public Health Officer.

“Youth sports are important to our children’s physical and mental health, and our public health approach has worked to balance those benefits against COVID-19 risks,” said Aragón. “With case rates and hospitalizations declining across California, we are allowing outdoor competition to resume, with

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among residents during the Jan. 14 board meeting.

Concern over Georgia Brown’s closure has been mentioned in at least one public comment each meeting since.

During the Jan. 26 board meeting, trustees approved the 7-11 committee’s report, which included the recommendation to close the Georgia Brown Campus.

Superintendent Curt Dubost previously made it clear that the dual immersion program will not be canceled if the Georgia Campus was closed.

Board President Chris Arend also made the point during the meeting that accepting the report does not mean they agree; it just means accepting/receiving the information given within the report.

The district has mentioned there could be a need to close one elementary school. Due to high refurbishment costs, Georgia Brown was mentioned by the 7-11 committee for closure.

Residents and parents raised concerns, including the school’s location is easily accessible and close to students who attend there.

One caller also mentioned that the school had been forgotten by the district for so long, which has led to the extreme amount of refurbishment it now needs.

As of yet, the school board has not further addressed the possible closure of Georgia Brown Elementary School.

As part of an action required by the Grand Jury Report, a new Employee Code of Ethics was written.

Trustee Dorian Baker requested more detail be added to the Code of Ethics due to its lack of specificity.

The Employee Code of Ethics was approved, 6-1 (Lance Gannon, no). The staff was given direction to work with trustees Tim Gearhart and Baker to create hyperlinks within the document to provide more specific detail.

THS Quarterback Tyler Kaschewski. Photos by Connor Allen

modifications and steps to reduce risk, in counties where case rates are lower.”

Then a week later, on Thursday, Mar. 4, the California group “Let Them Play CA” who fought to bring back high school and youth sports, announced a settlement agreement with the State of California that would allow for the return of all sports in the State with specific guidelines. You can read more about this on page 3.

Finally, on Friday, Mar. 6, Newsom signed a $6.6 billion package to accelerate the safe return to in-person instruction across California and empower schools to expand academic immediately, mental health, and social-emotional supports, including over the summer.

Immediately following each school district in the North County released a plan of action to get kids back in school at all ages. On Monday, Mar. 8,

During board comment on agenda item I.12. Approve Memorandum of Understanding with PRPE: 7-12 Return to School Agreement, Trustee Jim Reed asked Superintendent Dubost if, during negotiations with the teachers union, if he has brought up the kid’s mental health and declining grades in relation to not being brought back to in-person learning.

Dubost responded by stating, “It’s never been in dispute that the place for kids to be is back in school as soon as we can safely do it... to try to figure out with the ever-changing guidelines what safe is, was the challenge. I don’t blame the teachers or the association for the delays. I truly do not. I think it was guidance that was politically motivated and based on things other than science. I’m sorry, but I do.”

Dubost went on to say that since the school is so large, it prevented the district from bringing secondary students back sooner.

The memorandum states: “The Paso Robles Joint Unified School District (“District”) and Paso Robles Public Educators (“Association”) enter into this Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) in response to the reopening of secondary schools, specifically 6th grade and transition for 7-12 reopening of schools. This MOU is dated Feb. 26, 2021, for reference purposes. The district’s intention is to fully Reopen Secondary schools in the approved hybrid model upon entering the Red Tier status. As part of the Safe Schools for All Plan, this transition can occur after 5 days upon entering the Red Tier Status. The parties agree that the first day of in-person return for Ninth and Tenth grade students will commence on the first Tuesday after return to Red Tier status (provided such day is at least 5 days after return to Red) with an on-campus orientation. The hybrid schedule previously approved by PRPE and the district as attached hereto will commence the

Atascadero High Schoolers returned to campus for the first time since March 2020 and are following a hybrid model.

Paso Robles High School is conducting orientations this week and preparing to welcome students back to all secondary schools on Monday, Mar. 15. The middle welcomed students back this week.

Templeton Unified School District High School and Middle school created informative videos describing how the kids would return to school.

This included instructions on returning to class, wearing a mask, and safely meeting with friends during breaks.

Even though the community is still in the midst of navigating its way through the pandemic and an average day at work or school looks very different for everyone right now, it is definitely a step in a positive direction one year later.

following Tuesday.”

The agenda item I.12 passed with a 6-1 vote. Reed voted no to remain consistent with wanting students to return to full in-person learning.

Trustee Nathan Williams commented at the end of the meeting, “My two oldest went

from kind of writing this year off and just thinking about online stuff to now I’m actually excited to going back again and to see them brighten up like that, there’s no words for that.”

The next school board meeting is scheduled for Mar. 23 with the general session beginning at 6 p.m.

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