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Some Concerned with Opinions of PRJUSD Trustee Arend In other matters, board approved staff putting together application for in-person waiver

By CAMILLE DeVAUL For The Paso Robles Press

the Market Place’s northern end.

FINCA and in bloom are slated to open the spring of 2021.

Paying homage to the original Hometown Nursery is GATHER | Urban Agriculture, an “experiential nursery bringing nature, wonder, playfulness and beauty to Paso Market Walk.”

Inside the Paso Market Walk is currently home to the following purveyors.

• Montello Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar • Just Baked Cake Studio and Bakery • The Vreamery Plant-Based and DairyFree Fare • Momotaro Ramen Japanese Soul Food • Leo Leo Gelato Master Gelatiers • Paso Robles Wine Merchant Wine Bar and Kitchen • The Third Degree An American Grill

by Berry Hill • Joebella Coffee Roasters

PASO ROBLES — Some people voiced their concerns with an opinion piece written by Paso Robles Joint Unified School District trustee Chris Arend during Tuesday’s school board meeting.

This was the first meeting with call-in capabilities for general public to comment. The district received many calls regarding an opinion piece, “The Myth of ‘Systemic Racism,’” written by Arend and featured in Cal Coast News.

Several people expressed their concern with having Arend as a board member.

Arend delivered the following statement during the meeting.

“The piece I wrote, one talk show host in the county described it as rather scholarly and academic,” Arend said. “It was an analysis of the academic origins and the theory of ‘systemic racism.’ It’s not systematic racism; the term is systemic racism.

“It was done after I got kind of done with all of this white fragility stuff out there and the derivative concepts from that and from the academic concept of systemic racism, that all whites are racist and no minority can be a racist. I did a detailed and very rational analysis that as sometimes will happen, it triggered a very emotional reaction.

“I want everyone who is listening to note that all the reactions, all the condemnation out there was based on emotion. Not one person had anything to say of substance against the article. But for those out there who are listening, you can still pick up the article at Cal Coast News, which is where I posted it in the opinion section. Or you can email me at an email address, either my school board address, but better is arendchristopher@gmail.com, and I’ll be glad to send you a copy of the article where you can see the footnotes a lot better than in the Cal Coast version.

“But I can understand that people get upset when they read the title. I would suggest they drill down a little bit past the title and get into the rational and very calm analysis, whereby the way I did not resort to any type of polemics of the type I’ve heard this evening. Thank you,” Arend said.

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New York’s 9/11 Memorial at World Trade Center Ground Zero seen on September 12, 2013. The memorial was dedicated on the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks. Image of a women remembering her cousin that was killed on Sept. 11. Photo by Getty Images

Remembering September 11, 19 Years Later

By HAYLEY MATTSON hayley@pasoroblespress.com

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here were you on September 11, 2001? Nineteen years ago, I was getting ready for work at my house on Scott Street in Paso Robles. I

was 22 years old. I had no idea what I was looking at or how it would impact all of our lives going forward.

As we watched the terror and horror of the aftermath of the first plane crashing into the North Tower of the World Trade Center and trying to make sense of it all, a second

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plane appeared and turned sharply into the Nineteen years ago, we did not have social South Tower. I remember watching the news media or cell phones that shared videos or reporter’s face trying to get a sense of what even took quality photos. We relied solely on was happening, and I could tell she was just news sources to tell us what was happening. as fearful and confused as I was.

Reports came in that a third plane hit the At that moment, it felt like the world stopped.

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BUSINESS

Steady Opening for Paso Market Walk Mixed-use marketplace brings businesses to center of town

By BRIAN WILLIAMS brian@pasoroblespress.com

County Board of Education Approves Almond Acres Charter Academy Petition

By BRIAN WILLIAMS brian@pasoroblespress.com SAN LUIS OBISPO — Almond Acres Charter Academy’s plan to relocate to Paso Robles took a significant step forward Thursday, September 3.

AACA’s charter petition appeal to operate in Paso Robles was approved 4-1 by the San Luis Obispo County Board of Education.

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PASO ROBLES — A steady stream of people have been exploring all of the offerings at Paso Market Walk.

People go in for one thing — a glass wine or fresh-baked cookie — and leave with much more — vegan cheese, olive oil, and a cup of coffee.

It’s just what owner Debby Mann had in mind when she broke ground on the development in 2018. The 16,000-square-foot mixed-use marketplace is located outside of Paso’s Downtown corridor on the old Hometown Nursery site at 1803 Spring St. “This is the next natural progression of wine country because it provides people the opportunity to see artisan purveyors that they wouldn’t see ordinarily,” Mann said. “People are very excited. We opened Aug. 1, and it has been busy ever since.”

The Market Walk has brought muchneeded development, business and foot traffic to the center of town. The property was home to a community nursery from 1980 to 2008. In recent years it sat empty and was decaying.

Mann, a former co-owner of the iconic Justin Winery and Vineyard, said the project’s inspiration came from visits to similar venues such as Oxbow Public

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Paso Market Walk opened Aug. 1 in Paso Robles. The marketplace is home to a variety of businesses including Just Baked Cake Studio and Bakery and Joebella Coffee Roasters.

Photos by Brian Williams

Market in Napa.

“The City of Paso Robles was excited to have money put into the middle of town which needed development and what happens with that in almost any market that I looked at is once you move in, mostly the markets were away from the main square, and then other businesses start coming around,” Mann said.

The Market Walk is a blend of old and mostly new urban country architecture, bookended on the south end by an 1890 Victorian home that showcases the “Carpenter Gothic” architectural style.

The house has been renovated and will open as FINCA. FINCA is the latest project from the owners of La Taquiza — a Napa-based Mexican restaurant that has been in the Michelin Guide since 2009. FINCA will be a Mexican restaurant focused on bringing traditional and regionally inspired cuisine to California’s Central Coast.

The restaurant in bloom — a smallplate designer cocktail bar — will occupy

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EDUCATION

OUTDOOR LEARNING

Atascadero Bible Church Providing Supervised Environment for Distance Learners

Science-Dipity to Offer Hands-On Social Distance Science Classes at Centennial Park this Fall

By BRIAN WILLIAMS ATASCADERO — With most Atascadero schools starting the school year with distance learning, many working parents looked for options.

Atascadero Bible Church is helping free of charge.

ABC provides wifi and a safe, supervised space for parents to bring their children to participate in distance learning.

“Parents are really, really thankful for us doing it,” said Jeff Urke, ABC Executive Pastor. “Obviously, you wish you could do more. It is a challenge I think for some parents not to have full-time care.”

He said they saw a need and worked out a way to fill that need, all while following current COVID19 guidelines. Parents do not have to be members of the church to use the program.

“Brand new program, never done it before,” Urke said. “As schools launched distance learning in the fall, we thought we have to help these families somehow.”

ABC began its program in mid-August as schools came back online. As Urke aptly pointed out, ABC, 6225 Atascadero Ave., had the space and a system for getting volunteers.

“We have a system already in place for our volunteers for background checks and risk training and everything else,” Urke said. “It made good sense.

We worked with our team here to go ahead and recruit some volunteers and open up the application process and had 60 applicants.”

STAFF REPORT PASO ROBLES — Families looking for in-person learning opportunities for their children can take advantage of a new science program called Science-Dipity in the Park happening on Wednesdays at Centennial Park this fall. The classes for families and individual children will be offered in three sessions beginning Wednesday, Sept. 16.

During Science-Dipity in the Park for Families, children ages 4-8 are invited to bring their family to Centennial Park for their own personal 30-minute science class (between 8:30 a.m. and noon).

Science-Dipity’s founder Tim Baker will guide families as they create a science artifact together, including a blow ball pipe, tornado tube, a bubble-window and much more. These enriching four-week outdoor sessions happen on Wednesdays beginning Sept. 16, Oct. 14 and Nov. 18 for $80 registration plus a $32 materials fee per session.

For young scientists ages 7-11, Baker will offer the Science-Dipity in the Park Science Academy outdoors at Centennial Park with social distancing practices and plenty of hands-on materials intensive science exploration. These enriching four-week sessions happen on Wednesdays from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. beginning Sept. 16, Oct. 14 and Nov. 18. The curriculum will introduce concepts in fluid-dynamics, topology and math, chemistry, forces, energy, motion and physiology with engaging activities that encourage creative thinking and discovery. Registration for each session is $120 plus a $50 materials fee.

Kambria Cox, left, and Kade Cox, right, participate in their distance learning classes in a safe, productive environment at the Atascadero Bible Church. Photo by Brian Williams

Of those 60, roughly 35 signed up for their program that is open to grades K-12. Most of the children are in the elementary grades.

“The high school kids are more self-sufficient,” Urke said.

ABC’s program windows coincide with AUSD’s morning and afternoon sessions, 7:45 to 10:45 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., respectively. For some parents, this worked, and for some, it didn’t.

“There were many families that said I need for my kids to be somewhere all day,” Urke said. “We couldn’t do that. We did not want to do child care necessarily, but we can certainly supervise the school hours. We are not serving everybody, but we are serving everybody that we can.”

The ratio of a volunteer to a child is 1-to-5, Urke said, and some of the volunteers are credentialed teachers.

“I was in here yesterday, and this little girl was learning fractions and one of our volunteers brought pie pieces and was helping her learn,” Urke said.

“That was exciting.”

Urke said they have room for more students and were going to open it up to drop-ins.

ABC is also partnering with Legacy Church to provide subject-specific tutoring after 3 p.m.

“We are going to do that in tandem so that if you needed some real specific help with math or science or writing, you could sign up for additional sessions there and the kids could go there after they do some distance learning here,” Urke said. “Just trying to pool together our resources.”

Urke realizes the goal for schools is to return to in-person instruction when allowed.

“As long as there is a need, we will do this,” Urke said. “We can only do what we can do and we are going to do what we can do. We feel really good about it.

The program is going very well as far as we are concerned.”

For more information, visit ABC online at abcchurch.org/school or call 805-466-2051.

Leo Martinez, veteran Science-Dipity student, explores the polarity of water during a recent outdoor class at Centennial Park in Paso Robles in August, 2020. To learn more about ScienceDipity in the Park classes visit prcity.com/ recreationonline and search ‘science.’

Photo courtesy of City of Paso Robles

“At a time when so many families are distance learning, these classes are designed to provide a return to in-person instruction in an engaging and joyful way,” commented Tim Baker, Founder of Science-Dipity, Inc. “In the face of the present pandemic, we have redesigned our popular science offerings to incorporate all of the current safety guidelines making science discovery not only possible but inspirational all while six feet apart.

Early bird discounts of $20 are available for those who register by Wednesday, Sept. 9 for session one, Wednesday, Sept. 30 for session two and Wednesday, Nov. 4 for session three. A 10% sibling discount is also available, as are needbased scholarships. Advance registration is strongly recommended as class size for both programs is limited. Visit prcity.com/recreationonline and search “science” to learn more and reserve your space.

Call Paso Robles Recreation Services at 805-237-3988 or email recservices@ prcity.com with questions or to request additional information.

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Annual Showdown Cornhole Tournament Canceled for 2020 STAFF REPORT ATASCADERO — Due to the ongoing threat of COVID-19 and ensuring that all safety guidelines are being met, the Knights of Columbus, Kiwanis of Atascadero, and the City of Atascadero officially announced that the Annual SHOWDOWN Cornhole Tournament for 2020 is canceled.

Look for it to return Sept. 17-18, 2021.

“We are looking forward to bringing back this event with even more fun and prizes planned for next year when it will again be held in Sunken Gardens in downtown Atascadero,” organizers stated. “In addition, a ‘Mini Tournament’ is being

planned for the spring of next year, to get everyone out practicing — date to be determined.”

With the rise in popularity of the game on the West Coast, the Annual SHOWDOWN Cornhole Tournament was started here in Atascadero in 2016, due in part to neighboring Ventura County boasting about having one of the largest Cornhole Tournaments in California. The Atascadero tournament has grown year over year, as the game has continued its tremendous appeal as an activity for the entire family to be able to get out and enjoy together, along with its popularity amongst the craft beer industry.

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“They have scheduled the 5K for socially-distanced meet-ups, weekly challenges, a virtual costume contest, activity tracking, fun giveaways, fundraiser prizes, a virtual pet fair, and, most of all; you’ll be support-

ing an organization that works to get wiggling, waggling tails into warm, loving homes,” organizers stated.

The routine of a daily walk or the goal of a fun socially-distanced fitness competition can give people much-needed structure, therapy, and a sense of community.

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DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION

El Paso de Robles Chapter Promotes Constitution Week: Sept. 17-23

28th Annual Wiggle Waggle Walk & Run is Going Virtual STAFF REPORT

weekend includes an entire day of games beginning on a Friday, with 1st-4th place trophies and cash prizes. Gameplay continues on Saturday with 128 teams in an 8-Team Round Robin playing for cash prizes. The SHOWDOWN event includes additional fun activities for everyone, such as Best Team Costume and a Jenga Challenge.

In the past, event proceeds benefitted Parents for Joy for the Joy Playground and the Atascadero High School’s three-time World Champion Greybots Robotics Team No. 973.

For more information on upcoming virtual events and our calendar into 2021, visit online VisitAtascadero.com.

organizers stated. “Don’t have a dog to take for a hike or walk? Bring your cat, bird, reptile, or even your favorite stuffed animal.”

The 28th Virtual Wiggle Waggle Walk & Run will take place Sept.

1 through Oct. 31 throughout San Luis Obispo County and beyond.

The goal is to raise $45,000, which will be used to support the lifesaving programs at Woods Humane Society’s two facilities.

Registration and fundraising pages are at woodshumane.org/ walk2020, where participants register for the campaign and set up their online fundraising pages. Fundraisers can earn prizes.

Every registered walker receives a Woods Humane Society face mask.

Fundraise $50 and earn a limited-edition Wiggle Waggle Walk t-shirt.

This year’s Virtual Wiggle Waggle Walk is sponsored by St. Francis Capital Wealth Management.

STAFF REPORT PASO ROBLES — The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) urges Americans to reflect on the United States Constitution during this month’s annual observance in honor this foundational document of national governance.

El Paso de Robles Chapter, NSDAR, was presented at the Tuesday, Sept. 1 City Council meeting a Constitution Week Proclamation from the Paso Robles Mayor Steven Martin. El Paso de Robles Chapter, NSDAR, also received Proclamations from the office of Paso Robles Joint Unified School District Superintendent of Schools and Liberty High School Principal Daniel Sharon.

“There are two documents of paramount importance to American history: the Declaration of Independence, which forged our national identity, and the United

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States Constitution, which set forth the framework for the federal government that functions to this day,” said DAR President General Denise Doring VanBuren. “While Independence Day is a well-recognized and beloved national holiday, fewer people know about Constitution Week, an annual commemoration of the living document that upholds and protects the freedoms central to our American way of life.”

The DAR initiated the observance in 1955 when the service organization petitioned the U.S. Congress to dedicate Sept. 17-23 of each year to the commemoration of Constitution Week. Congress adopted the resolution, and on Aug. 2, 1956, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed it into law. The celebration’s goals are threefold: to encourage the study of the historical events that led to the framing of the Constitution in September 1787; to remind the public that the Constitution is the basis of America’s great heritage and

the foundation for its way of life; and to emphasize U.S. citizens’ responsibility to protect, defend and preserve the U.S. Constitution.

El Paso de Robles Chapter, NSDAR, is an active chapter honoring its ancestors who fought for the nation’s independence, the local chapter has been committed for over 70 years to volunteer service as a means to better its local communities. Daughters of the American Revolution are among the largest patriotic women’s organizations globally; DAR has more than 185,000 members in approximately 3,000 chapters across the country and several foreign countries. DAR members promote historic preservation, education, and patriotism via commemorative events, scholarships and educational initiatives, citizenship programs, service to veterans, meaningful community service, and more. For additional information about DAR and its relevant mission, visit dar.org.

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LOCAL NEWS PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY

Borenstein Addresses New CDC Data, More During Weekly COVID-19 Update

By BRIAN WILLIAMS SAN LUIS OBISPO — San Luis Obispo County Public Health Officer Dr. Penny Borenstein spent most of the Sept. 5 COVID-19 briefing explaining ‘“the mischaracterization” of new CDC data.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released new data that shows how many Americans have died from COVID-19 — specifically how many had coronavirus on their death certificates. However, this information has caused quite a bit of confusion.

“With national news around the issue of what counts as a death, I wanted to spend some more time addressing that particular issue,” Borenstein said Wednesday afternoon. “It has gotten a fair bit of national attention in the last one to two days, in that there is the appearance that the CDC has indicated that the vast majority of the deaths that have occurred from COVID-19 are in fact incidental from COVID-19 and that only a small percent actually died from the disease, COVID-19.

“I want to clarify that because that is absolutely a mischaracterization of what is being said nationally and what the facts are,” Borenstein added.

According to the CDC, over 180,000 people in the United States have died from COVID-19. The report shows that COVID-19 was the only cause of death listed in 6% of those deaths.

Many people online have commented that they thought this meant that only about 10,000 people died from COVID-19, but that is incorrect.

“It is true that 94 percent of all 182,000-plus COVID-19 deaths in the United States have an underlying medical condition,” Borenstein said. “But let me talk a little bit further about what that means because it doesn’t mean that these individuals did not die from becoming infected and getting sick with COVID.” Borenstein explained that on a death certificate, there could be four or more causes of death, which move in time to the ultimate cause of death listed on

the first line.

For instance, she said, take someone who gets sick from COVID-19, then develop pneumonia, then have acute respiratory disease and die. COVID-19 will likely not be noted as the primary cause of death, but it is what led to pneumonia and respiratory disease.

“COVID-19 may be listed as an underlying cause further down that led to pneumonia that led to the acute respiratory disease failure and all of those are considered part of the underlying cause of death,” Borenstein said.

“In this county, that is what we are counting is that cause of death regardless of whatever else was going on with the individual.”

The same goes for a person with a pre-existing condition who contracts COVID-19 and dies.

In many cases, in fact, in 94%, she said, there is a pre-existing condition, which could be anything from high blood pressure to diabetes to asthma to obesity and a host of other medical conditions that may be significant contributors to the death that happened from COVID-19.

“The fact that you had high blood pressure and went on to have COVID may have made the disease (COVID19) more serious and may have been a

contributing factor to your demise, but it is not the high blood pressure that caused the death,” Borenstein said.

Conversely, she used the example of a young and healthy person with COVID-19, who dies in a car accident.

Even if the doctor who reports this death knows the person had COVID19, it “is not a contributing factor to that death and would not be counted.”

The CDC information backs up what Borenstein and other medical professionals have been saying for months now, that the vast majority of the deaths from COVID-19 have happened in people who have an underlying or a pre-existing medical condition.

To put that into context, nearly half of everyone from birth to 100-plus has at least one underlying medical condition, Borenstein said.

“It is not at all unusual that a majority of people in their elder years who are getting this disease and dying from it also have one underlying or more medical condition,” she said.

CMC Death Borenstein said the County was aware of the death of an inmate-patient who tested positive for COVID19 at the California Men’s Colony on Sept. 1 but was waiting for the death certificate before adding it to the Coun-

ty’s death total.

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation indicated the person died due to complications from COVID-19. It would be the first COVID-19 death at CMC. According to the CDCR, 271 inmates at CMC have tested positive for the virus since the start of the pandemic. Of those cases, 38 are within the past 14 days.

New Tier Plan Borenstein also talked about the state’s new four-tier, color-coded plan — the Blueprint for a Safer Economy.

San Luis Obispo County is in the most restrictive tier, purple, and needs to average less than 20 new cases per day to move to the next level.

This week, the County is averaging 30 new cases per day.

Another condition of the new tier system is that counties have to remain in a tier for three weeks. From Wednesday, if everything went perfectly for SLO, the soonest it could get into the next tier would be Sept. 22.

SLO County needs to get into the next tier for local schools that do not have waivers to move to in-person instruction.

Borenstein welcomed the Blueprint because it clearly states what the County needs to do to move through the tiers and what will happen as a result. She added that it would take everyone working together for the County to move to the next tier.

“I continue to believe, I really do

believe that if people would heed the guidance that we can drive our numbers down,” she said.

Grand Reopening Email Borenstein said she had seen a “Grand Reopening of the County” email. It is asking businesses to stop adhering to the COVID-19 guidelines and fully open.

“There are repercussions for the county. There are repercussions for the businesses,” Borenstein said. “I would very much ask that businesses who do get a request to participate really think long and hard about their willingness to do so.”

Latest County Numbers SLO County reported 26 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, bringing the overall total to 3,171 with 2,908 having recovered. There are 261 active cases with 10 in the hospital, including three in intensive care. Seven of the new cases were in North County communities — four in Paso Robles, and one each in Atascadero, Templeton and Santa Margarita.

*To advance to the next tier, a county must also meet health equity measures. **Adjusted case rate will be determined using confirmed (by PCR) cases, and will not include state and federal inmate cases. Assignment of a case rate tier includes an adjustment factor for counties that are testing above the state average. *** Excludes state and federal inmate cases.

Chart courtesy of the California Dept. of Public Health

ATASCADERO POLICE DEPARTMENT

APD’s New Position Aims To Help With Transient Population

By CONNOR ALLEN ATASCADERO — Atascadero Police Chief Jerel Haley announced that the Atascadero Police Department would be reinstituting a special enforcement detective to help work with the transient population via his address to City Council in the Aug. 11 session’s opening minutes.

The Atascadero News reached out to the Atascadero Police Department to inquire about the new position and how it has run after its first full month in operation.

APD has placed Detective Steve Stucky, an eight-year veteran of the force, on full-time in the new special enforcement unit, which has been vacant since the department lost an officer to the San Luis Obispo’s Sheriff ’s Department about a year ago.

Stucky will work with the Community Action Team (CAT) when available and assist with the transient

population while his partner will work narcotics.

“Right now, we are focusing more on narrowing down what the route of the problem is and how we can best address the influx of the transient population,” Stucky said of his position. “Versus just going out there and trying to hammer them with citations and that kind of thing. Could we do that? Sure, but it is not going to solve any problems. The hard part is actually finding a solution, and that is going to take a lot of time.”

In its first month in the position, the new special enforcement unit has worked slowly as they try to foster and strengthen relationships within the community they are trying to help.

Once a week, the detective will be accompanied by mental health professional Brooke Jordan, who works with homeless people and helps them acquire resources and services they might need.

“I tend to take a backseat in those contacts,” Stucky pointed out. “They

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[transients] don’t tend to like to speak openly around me. I make sure to let them know that I am not there in an enforcement capacity.”

In Police Chief Haley’s address to the City Council, he mentioned the police force, “Taking action in 15 different instances,” which Lt. Robert Molle clarified in the interview, stating those were made by control for criminal activity and not the special enforcement unit.

When at full speed, the program has worked in years past, but it is off to a bit of a slow start as Jordan, who splits her time with Atascadero and Paso Robles, was away for two weeks due to pre-approved time off.

“They have helped people to this point. We haven’t got anyone into housing yet, but they have done a lot of management of people.” Jeffery Wilshusen, Detective Sergeant over the Special Enforcement Unit, said.

“They will keep a calendar, Brooke [ Jordan] does an amazing job of that.

Some of our homeless population have a mental health component to and they will actually go out and find people on the days of their doctor’s appointments and will drive them to their doctor’s appointment. They will drive them to social services to get their check for the month, so that is kind of the bottom layer that we start with. Building up that trust with them and getting them to services that are essential to them and that builds that bond so that when they are ready, we can accept them and start inserting them into more services.”

The Atascadero Police Department now has a team in place working with transient people in the community but has also asked for the public’s help reporting criminal behavior, panhandling, or loitering — while putting their name behind it.

In a downtown safety meeting held two weeks ago, the city and APD addressed the same topic and again asked citizens to call the 805-461-5051

non-emergency line and leave a name near the complaint.

“The reason why we want our citizens to call us and put their name on the report to where we can actually take action is actually the end game,” Wilshusen said. “... We really rely on the justice system. We can use that arm of it as leverage to kind of point them in the right direction of getting themselves a better life.”

The newly instated position will work with resources like El Camino Homeless Organization (ECHO) and the Community Action Partnership on San Luis Obispo (CAPSLO) as they have in the past, with the end goal in finding housing.

“If we can get people into housing, it is well worth it,” Wilshusen said.

“When we had the program up and running last year, we were able to house quite a few people, and they were really able to turn their lives around because of it.”

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LOCAL NEWS AIR QUALITY

Smoke and Ash is Impacting SLO County STAFF REPORT SAN LUIS OBISPO – The San Luis Obispo (SLO) County Air Pollution Control District and Public Health Department are working in partnership to assess the air quality in order to identify any potential health impacts and to inform the community about safeguarding individual health. At this time, several wildfires outside of San Luis Obispo County are impacting air quality and causing significant amounts of ash to be present in our air, on our homes, and surrounding materials.

Until many of the large fires burning are put out, SLO County can expect skies to be hazy and fine particulate (PM2.5) concentrations and ozone to be higher than normal.

We may also see high levels of larger particulates (ash) to be present as well. Changing winds make it difficult to predict which areas of the county may be most affected.

If You Smell Smoke or See Ashfall Air District officials recommend that if you smell smoke or see ash, take precautions, and use common sense to reduce your

exposure to smoke. All adults and children should: • Head indoors and remain indoors, if possible • Avoid strenuous outdoor activity • Close all windows and doors that lead outside to prevent bringing additional smoke inside These precautions are especially important for sensitive groups, including children, older adults, and people with existing respiratory illness and heart conditions, as they are particularly vulnerable to the health effects of poor air quality. Families with small children should be aware that even if adults in the household have no symptoms, children may experience symptoms due to their smaller body mass and developing lungs. If the smoke increases, healthy people could be affected as well. If you experience a cough, shortness of breath, wheezing, exhaustion, light-headedness, or chest pain, stop any outdoor activity immediately, and seek medical attention. More information can be found at slocleanair.org/air-quality/wildfire.

Avoid Ash Clean-Up On Cars and Other Materials Until Conditions Improve If you have to clean up ash, the following is recommended: Use a damp cloth and spray areas lightly with water; take your vehicle to the car wash; wash off toys that have been outside in the ash; clean ash off pets; due to the corrosive nature of ash, avoid any skin contact with the ash (wear gloves, longsleeved shirts); and do not use leaf blowers.

Please note, if you have existing heart or lung conditions, avoid doing ash clean-up or anything else that stirs the particles back up into the air. Do not allow children to play in the ash.

Face Coverings During Wildfires Cloth masks will not adequately protect you from inhaling wildfire smoke. During the COVID-19 pandemic, cloth masks are encouraged to protect others from the liquid droplets that are expelled when we speak, cough, or sneeze from going into the air. Residual spray when you speak produces larger droplets than the PM2.5 particles produced during wildfire events.

Due to COVID-19, N95 masks are in short supply and should be reserved for frontline workers as much as possible. That is why, to the extent possible, people should stay indoors when wildfire smoke is present as opposed to wearing an N95 mask or a cloth face covering for smoke protection.

For updates APCD and County officials will continue to closely monitor smoke impacts and air quality in San Luis Obispo County.

By following the air quality index (AQI), the public can also monitor real-time air quality throughout SLO County. The AQI focuses on health effects individuals may experience within a few hours or days after breathing polluted air. The current and forecasted AQI is available via the APCD website: slocleanair.org, and you can also follow the SLO County APCD and Public Health Department Twitter feeds for the latest updates (@slocleanair and @SLOPublicHealth). You can also sign up for AirAware alerts right on your phone by visiting our website at SLOCleanAir.org.

SOUTH HILLS OPEN SPACE

SAN LUIS OBISPO — The San Luis Obispo City Fire Department and neighboring fire agencies controlled an approximately 90-acre vegetation Fire on Sept. 6 in the South Hills Open Space. Fire crews successfully protected several dozen homes, a 4-million-gallon water tank and critical communication equipment directly threatened by the blaze.

At 4:09 p.m., fire crews were dispatched to a possible apartment fire located on the 200 block of Bridge Street. When units arrived, they reported a vegetation fire in the grass and brush adjacent to 215 Bridge St. Embers from that fire started several spot fires east of

the area of origin, which quickly spread into the open space.

“Thanks to a quick, coordinated response from multiple agencies and aggressive firefighting tactics, we were able to successfully protect the lives and properties threatened by this fire,” said Deputy Fire Chief Michael Alforque. “This fire serves as a strong reminder to the community of the need to be prepared for wildfires.”

Additional resources were immediately requested and a reverse 911 was issued with evacuation orders for residents living adjacent to the South Hills Open Space. The fire quickly grew to approximately 90-acres as crews worked aggressively to protect the properties and critical infrastructure threatened

by the blaze. Control lines were established around the fire’s perimeter and evacuations were lifted by 7:45 p.m.

No civilian injuries or damaged structures were reported. However, a firefighter from a supporting agency suffered a shoulder injury and was evaluated at a local hospital and released.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation. Those with information regarding the fire can contact the San Luis Obispo City Fire Marshall at 805-781-7386.

The Fire Department encourages all residents to create a “Ready-Set-Go” plan to ensure they are prepared for wildfire. The plan will help residents improve the defensible space around their homes and help create

CAL FIRE

COVID-19 TESTING CLINICS

CAL Fire Reports Creek Fire North of Shaver Lake 0% Contained Clinics Open in Arroyo Grande, Morro Bay on Sept. 8 STAFF REPORT

FRESNO COUNTY — On Friday, Sept. 4, a fire broke out at Camp Sierra Road and Reddin Road, northeast of Shaver Lake, referred to as the Creek Fire.

On Sunday, Sept. 6, the California National Guard evacuated over 200 people by a UH-60 Black Hawk and a CH-47 Chinook from the 40th Combat Aviation Brigade after being trapped and surrounded by the Creek Fire.

As of Sept. 9, a total of 163,138 total acres have burned, with 0% containment, 60 single residents have been destroyed, along with 20 other minor structures and two commercial structures.

Forest Closures issued by the USDA Forest Service: US Forest Service temporarily closes Southern California Forests, including the Sierra National Forest.

Evacuation orders include Madera County: Bass Lake Basin, including Wishon, Bass Lake Annex, and Manzanita; the town of North Fork and the surrounding area.

If you are looking for a missing person, contact Fresno County Sheriff at 559-600-3111 or Madera County Sheriff at 559-658-2555.

SAN LUIS OBISPO — Two new COVID-19 testing clinics opened in San Luis Obispo County this week, offering COVID-19 viral tests free of charge by appointment only.

The SLO County Public Health Department opened the new clinics on Sept. 8 at the South County Regional Center in Arroyo Grande and the Veterans Memorial Building in Morro Bay. Another clinic is still operating at the Veterans Memorial Building in San Luis Obispo. The public health testing clinics in Grover Beach and Nipomo were both closing due to low turnout.

“Test results are coming back faster and there are many more appointments opportunities available than before,” said Dr. Penny Borenstein, County Health Officer. “If you have symptoms or think you may have been exposed to COVID-19 in the past week, make an appointment to get tested. As you await your test results, keep your community

The Creek Fire has burned 163,138 acres as of Wednesday morning. Photo by Clovis Fire Department

North of San Luis Obispo County, the Dolan Fire burning along the Big Sur coastline nearly tripled in size over the past 48 hours. Fueled by strong northerly winds, the wildfire grew to 93,554 acres with containment at 20 percent as of Wednesday morning, according to the US Forest Service.

On Monday, the fire had burned 36,237 acres. A suspected arsonist sparked the Dolan Fire on Aug. 18 near Dolan Road and Highway 1 in the Los Padres National Forest.

For more information on active fires, visit fire. ca.gov/incidents/.

For information on how you can prepare for wildfire, visit readyfirwildfire.org.

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COVID-19 as it relates to the county residents for informational purposes. No information presented should be construed as medical advice or a suggestion as to how to respond in the protection of either your personal health or your personal freedoms. Each of our readers are expected to research as needed to inform themselves needs and responsibilities.

an evacuation plan. More information on the “Ready-Set-Go” program can be found at slocity.org/wildfire.

The Fire Department also recommends that all residents register their cell phone numbers with the County’s reverse 911 system. Landlines are automatically added to the system, but community members need to register cell phone numbers to receive emergency notifications via mobile devices. Residents can accomplish this by going to slosheriff.org/ reverse_911.php.

To receive updates from the City regarding COVID-19, please register for City News e-notifications on the City’s website at slocity. org or follow the City of San Luis Obispo on social media.

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about their individual health

SLO Fire Department Saves Dozens of Homes From Fast-Moving Fire STAFF REPORT

Publisher’s Note

safe by staying home.”

People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of reported symptoms from mild to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. Possible symptoms include: • Fever or chills • Cough • Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing • Fatigue • Muscle or body aches • Headache • Loss of taste or smell • Sore throat • Congestion or runny nose • Nausea or vomiting • Diarrhea The County is contracting with OptumServe to provide this service to the community by appointment only.

There is no co-pay, but medical insurance will be billed. There is no charge for those without medical insurance.

Make an appointment at EmergencySLO.org/testing.

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 • Center of Systems Science and Engineering by Johns Hopkins COVID-19 Tracking bit.ly/covidtrackmap

CRIMINAL CHARGES

ATASCADERO POLICE DEPARTMENT

SLO County DA Files Criminal Complaints Against Tianna Arata Wentworth and Elias Bautista

Narcotic and Gun Activity Present in Atascadero

STAFF REPORT SAN LUIS OBISPO — District Attorney Dan Dow announced that following a thorough review of the criminal investigation, charges have been filed against two individuals involved in the protest occurring on July 21.

Tianna Isis Arata Wentworth is charged with 13 misdemeanor counts, including one count of unlawful assembly, one count of disturbing the peace, six counts of obstruction of a thoroughfare, and five counts of false imprisonment.

Elias Bautista is charged with one felony count of resisting an executive officer by force or violence and two misdemeanor counts of resisting, obstructing, or delaying a peace officer for his acts committed against three individual peace officers.

“The filing of these charges is solidly based on the duty of the District Attorney to hold individuals accountable for their actions when their conduct exceeds the bounds of the law,” said District Attorney Dan Dow. “Ms. Arata Wentworth’s and Mr. Bautista’s conduct in this instance was not peaceful, but instead, it violated the law by depriving other individuals in our community of their right to enjoy liberty.”

Arata Wentworth and Bautista were arraigned in the San Luis Obispo

County Superior Court on Thursday, Sept. 3. Bautista entered a plea of not guilty.

Arata Wentworth’s attorney was granted more time to file motions and her arraignment was rescheduled for Sept. 17.

The investigation into the events of July 21 is ongoing and may result in additional charges against other individuals.

It is important to note that every criminal defendant is legally presumed innocent until he or she is proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

ELIAS BAUTISTA

TIANNA ARATA WENTWORTH

AUGUSTINE HOLQUIN

VIOLA HERRERA

STAFF REPORT ATASCADERO — The Atascadero Police Department provided a roundup of illegal drug and gun arrests in the city over the past month.

“Over the past few weeks, several of our partner agencies have been posting recent arrests involving narcotics and firearms, and your Atascadero Police Department (APD) Team doesn’t want our community to think that we are immune from this type of activity,” APD officials stated.

At 8:04 p.m. on Aug. 25, a resident in the 12200 block of San Marcos Road reported a suspicious vehicle parked at a vacant residence. Upon arrival, officers observed a person fleeing the residence. Augustine Holquin, 41. of Atascadero, was found hiding behind a nearby tree. Holquin was arrested and found with methamphetamine, a loaded magazine for a .25 caliber

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semi-automatic pistol, and drug paraphernalia. A search of Holquin’s vehicle was conducted, and the .25 caliber pistol was located.

Two additional people were located inside the garage. Demi Bartolomeo, 29, and Simon Lorden, 19, also of Atascadero, were both arrested.

All three were arrested on suspicion of burglary and criminal conspiracy. Holquin was also charged with suspicion of being a felon in possession of a firearm, possession of a controlled substance with a firearm, felon in possession of ammunition, and possession of narcotics and paraphernalia.

All three were transported and booked into the SLO County Jail.

At 11:56 p.m. the following night, Aug. 26, APD officers initiated a traffic stop in the area of Morro Road and Curbaril Avenue and arrested two people from Bakersfield on drug and gun charges.

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During the stop, an officer observed a handgun in plain view inside the vehicle.

A vehicle search was conducted, and the handgun was a loaded .357 revolver. A second loaded handgun, a 9mm semi-automatic, was found inside the vehicle along with cocaine, methamphetamine, suboxone, and paraphernalia.

Dustin Oropeza, 33, of Bakersfield, was arrested on suspicion of possession of a controlled substance with a firearm, possession of a loaded firearm, and possession of narcotics. Viola Herrera, 34, also from Bakersfield, was arrested on suspicion of possession of a controlled substance, possession of paraphernalia, false personation of another, and a misdemeanor warrant. They were both transported to the SLO County Jail.

To report suspicious activity, contact the Atascadero Police Department’s non-emergency line 805-461-5051.

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George grew up in the Creston, Pozo and Santa Margarita areas before making his permanent home in Paso Robles, CA. He was a man of many talents and skills. For many years he worked for Good Year Tire, Cardiff Horse Farms and would GEORGE D. PALMER eventually owned his own land1937 - 2020 scape company which he took great pride in. eorge Daniel Palmer, George was known as quite 83, of Paso Robles the jokester and never passed peacefully left this earth up the opportunity to pull off a in the early hours of September great prank. His sense of humor 4, 2020 after a short and sudden and laugh were legendary among illness. He was a lifelong resident those who loved him. He was an of San Luis Obispo County. avid hunter and fisherman and George was born April 9, 1937 to great lover of the outdoors and William & Jennie Palmer (Vaca) animals. He taught his children in Atascadero, CA. He was the and grandchildren to camp, hunt

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and fish. At family gatherings he would show off his magic trick skills and no matter how many times he showed us we could never figure them out. Above all else his biggest joy in life was his growing family. He was the father/grandfather at every sporting event and school performances. He was so proud of his family’s accomplishments.

It was in 1981 that his wild days were tamed when he met the love of his life, Shirley Arebalo.

He will be always be remembered as an amazing husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend.

George is proceeded in death by his parents William Palmer & Jennie Wray. His brothers Frank, Harry and Stanley Palmer. His sisters Victoria Sands, Elizabeth

Galbraith, Gloria Ojeda, Ruth Palmer, Velma Pierce, Norma Ramsey and Mabel Walker.

George is survived by his loving wife of 38 years Shirley Palmer, daughter Amanda Arreola (Tomas), stepsons Chris Swank (Tammy) and Keith Swank (Gina). His granddaughters Elena and Georgia Arreola and Dejah Henson. Grandsons Justin Swank (Valeria), Dylan Swank and Austin Swank (Shelbi). His great-granddaughters Aria Jean Swank and Emma Swank and newest addition his great-grandson Axel Swank.

Also, surviving him are numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

His family would also like to send our deep thanks to the staff in the French Hospital ICU

who treated George with such compassion and respect and made his final days and moments so peaceful and allowed his family to put all their focus on spending the needed time to say their goodbyes to this extraordinary man.

There really are no words to describe this giant of a man. He left an impact on everyone he met. He has definitely left a void in the hearts of those who loved him but we are left with some peace knowing that he is finally resting in the arms of his family who have left before him. George is greatly loved and will be deeply missed.

The family will be holding a private celebration of life in honor of George.

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SEPTEMBER 03, 2020 • 00:34— JAMES GORDON KORSKI, transient, AUGUST 31, 2020 was cited for POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED • 13:18— TRAVIS BRANDON YANEZ of Merced SUBSTANCE [11375(B)(2)HS]; Case no. 202058 was cited for POSSESSION OF DRUG PARA• 04:00— CESAR NOE AMEZCUAMANCILLAS PHERNALIA [11364(A)HS], MISDEMEANOR of Atascadero was cited for POSSESSION OF POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE DRUG PARAPHERNALIA [11364(A)HS], MISDE[11377(A)HS]; Case no. 202022 MEANOR POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED • 13:18— MICHAEL STEVEN HOLQUIN of SUBSTANCE [11377(A)HS]; Case no. 202059 Atascadero was cited for MISDEMEANOR • 22:12— JOSE GUADALUPE CANO, transient, was POSSESS NARCOTIC CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE cited for LOCAL WARRANT - MISDEMEANOR [11350(A)HS]; Case no. 202022 [B/W-M]; Case no. 202064 • 14:09— ANGEL ANTHONY ALEXANDER of • September 04, 2020 Orcutt was booked for FELONY VIOLATION • 10:39— STEVEN DEWEY MARTIN of Atascadero OF PROBATION [1203.2(A)PC], ROBBERY was cited for MISDEMEANOR POSSESSION OF [211PC], THREATEN CRIME WITH INTENT TO CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE [11377(A)HS]; Case CAUSE GREAT BODILY HARM/ DEATH [422(A) no. 202069 PC]; Case no. 202023 • 14:07— JASON CHRISTOPHER SHARP, transient, was cited for POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERSEPTEMBER 01, 2020 NALIA [11364(A)HS]; Case no. 202070 • 10:16— CHARLES VINCENT SIMMONS of San • 14:37— JUSTIN WAYNE KNOEDLER, transient, Luis Obispo was booked for being UNDER was cited for MISDEMEANOR POSSESSION OF INFLUENCE OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE [11377(A)HS], DRIVE [11550(A)H&S], RIGHT TO REIMPRISON WHILE SUSPENDED FOR DUI [14601.2(A)VC]; PAROLEE [3056PC]; Case no. 202029 Case no. 202073 • 16:36— EDDIE ALDO MARTINEZBRITO • 20:57— DONALD WILLIAM KIMBLE of Atascadero of Atascadero was booked for OUTSIDE was booked for INFLICT CORPORAL INJURY ON WARRANT- FELONY [O/W-F]; Case no. 202035 FIANCE/DATING RELATIONSHIP: CURR [273.5(A) • 20:00— COLBY CLYDE RAMEY of Milan Tennes(3)PC]; Case no. 202077 see was booked for WILLFULLY RESISTS/ OBSTRUCTS PEACE OFFICER [148(A)(1)PC], SEPTEMBER 05, 2020 BATTERY POLICE OFFICER/OTHER EMER• 16:57— TIMOTHY JAMES WHITE of Atascadero GENCY [243(B)PC], MISDEMEANOR SHOPLIFT was booked for ROBBERY [211PC], BATTERY [459.5(A)PC MISD]; Case no. 202038 WITH SERIOUS BODILY INJURY [243(D)PC], • 22:00— KETRAIL RAYFORD of Henderson WILLFUL CRUELTY TO CHILD:POSSIBLE INJURY/ Nevada was cited for OUTSIDE WARRANTDEATH [273A(A)PC]; Case no. 202081 MISDEMEANOR [O/W-M]; Case no. 202042 • 19:50— CHRISTOPHER JOSEPH TIBBETTS was cited for COMMERCE/TRANSFER/POSS BILLY SEPTEMBER 02, 2020 CLUB [22210PC], DRAWS/EXHIBITS ANY DEADLY • 01:15— DAVID DEAN SMITH of Creston WEAPON NOT GUN [417(A)(1)PC]; Case no. was booked for POSSESSION OF DRUG 202084 PARAPHERNALIA [11364(A)HS], POSSESSION OF NARCOTICS FOR SALE [11378HS], SEPTEMBER 06, 2020 TRANSPORT/SELL CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE • 01:23— EVAN JAMES ROST of San Luis Obispo [11379(A)HS], WILLFULLY RESISTS/ was booked for DISORDERLY CONDUCT/DRUNK OBSTRUCTS PEACE OFFICER [148(A)(1)PC], IN PUBLIC [647(F)PC]; Case no. 202088 LOCAL WARRANT - MISDEMEANOR [B/W-M]; • 10:40— MIGUEL ANGEL PALAFOXMONTES of Case no. 202043 Atascadero was booked for MISDEMEANOR • 12:17— DAVID GONZALES ANASTACIO of Paso POSSESS NARCOTIC CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE Robles was cited for UNLAWFUL DISPLAY [11350(A)HS], POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAEVIDENCE OF REGISTRATION [4462.5VC], PHERNALIA [11364(A)HS], MISDEMEANOR OUTSIDE WARRANT- MISDEMEANOR [O/W-M]; POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE Case no. 202046 [11377(A)HS], UNDER INFLUENCE OF • 18:44— TODD THOMAS THIEBAUD of CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE [11550(A)H&S], Paso Robles was booked for DRIVE WHILE WILLFULLY RESISTS/OBSTRUCTS PEACE OFFICER SUSPENDED FOR DUI [14601.2(A)VC], DUI [148(A)(1)PC]; Case no. 202089 ALCOHOL [23152(A)VC], DUI ALCOHOL/0.08 PASO ROBLES PERCENT [23152(B)VC]; Case no. 202052 POLICE DEPARTMENT • 21:03— JACQUELINE SUE GARMON, transient, was booked for DISORDERLY CONDUCT/ AUGUST 31, 2020 DRUNK IN PUBLIC [647(F)PC]; Case no.

• 20:25— RAFAEL AGUILARANGUIANO of 202054 Paso Robles was booked and released for • 22:56— KAYLA NICOLE RAMIREZ of Atascadero POSSESSION OF UNLAWFUL PARAPHERNAwas cited for DUI ALCOHOL [23152(A)VC], DUI LIA [11364(A)H&S], UNDER INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL/0.08 PERCENT [23152(B)VC]; Case CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE [11550(A)H&S]; Case no. 202057 no. 201959

SEPTEMBER 01, 2020 • 02:13— ELMER ABISAI GUERRERO of Paso Robles was released to another agency for SUSPENDED/REVOKED DRIVERS LICENSE [14601.1(A)VC], POSSESSION OF UNLAWFUL PARAPHERNALIA [11364(A)H&S], LOCAL WARRANT-MISDEMEANOR [B/W-M], LOCAL WARRANT-MISDEMEANOR [B/W-M], OUTSIDE WARRANT- FELONY [O/W-F], OUTSIDE WARRANTFELONY [O/W-F]; Case no. 201962 SEPTEMBER 02, 2020 • 15:13— CLEMENTE NEVAREZ of Paso Robles was booked and released for SUSPENDED/REVOKED DRIVERS LICENSE [14601.1(A)VC], POSSESSION OF SPECIFIED CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE [11377(A)H&S]; Case no. 201971 • 23:46— JOSUE GARCIA of Fresno was released to another agency for EVADING A PEACE OFFICER/RECKLESS DRIVING [2800.2VC], PROHIB OWN/ETC AMMO/ ETC [30305(A)(1)PC], RIGHT TO REIMPRISON PAROLEE [3056PC], FELON OR ADDICT IN POSSESSION OF A FIREARM [29800(A)(1)], POSS OF CONTROLLED SUB W/ FIREARM [11370.1H&S], CARRIES LOADED FIREARM ON PERSON/VEHICLE [25850(A) PC], POSSESSION OF SPECIFIED CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE [11377(A)H&S], POSSESSION OF UNLAWFUL PARAPHERNALIA [11364(A)H&S], COMMERCE/TRANSFER/POSS SAWED-OFF SHOTGUN/RIFLE [33215PC]; Case no. 201973

• 14:32— PAUL LLOYD PHILLIPS of Paso Robles was booked and released for TRESPASS/DRIVE ON PRIVATE PROPERTY [602(M)PC]; Case no.

201984 • 18:59— PETER CHARLES INGRAHAM, transient, was released to a third party for REFUSING/FAILING LEAVE/POLICE REQUESTS [602(T) (1)PC]; Case no. 201987 • 20:01— JUAN C GARCIA of Paso Robles was booked and released for DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL [23152(A)VC], DUI ALCOHOL/0.08 PERCENT [23152(B)VC], DUI PROBATION W/BAC GREATER THAN .01 [23154(A)VC], DRIVE WHILE SUSPENDED FOR DUI [14601.2(A)VC]; Case no. 20-1988 SEPTEMBER 05, 2020 • 02:16— JUSTIN LEE SPAFFORD of Paso Robles was released to a third party for DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL [23152(A)VC], DUI ALCOHOL/0.08 PERCENT [23152(B)VC]; Case no. 201993 • 22:29— JULIA MARTHA GARCIA of Paso Robles was booked and released for being UNDER INFLUENCE OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE [11550(A)H&S], POSSESSION OF SPECIFIED CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE [11377(A)H&S], POSSESS NARCOTIC CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE [11350(A)H&S]; Case no. 201998

SEPTEMBER 06, 2020 • 02:53— TRAVIS CORY MEADERBROWN of SEPTEMBER 03, 2020 Atascadero was booked and released for • 09:46— PAUL LLOYD PHILLIPS of Paso Robles DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOwas booked and released for TRESPASS/DRIVE HOL [23152(A)VC], DUI ALCOHOL/0.08 ON PRIVATE PROPERTY [602(M)PC], POSSESPERCENT [23152(B)VC], POSSESSION OF SION OF SPECIFIED CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE UNLAWFUL PARAPHERNALIA [11364(A)H&S], [11377(A)H&S]; Case no. 201974 POSSESSION OF SPECIFIED CONTROLLED • 15:57— DANIELA GABRIELLE GARCIA of Paso SUBSTANCE [11377(A)H&S]; Case no.

Robles was booked and released for UNDER 20-1999 INFLUENCE OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE • 10:40— MATTHEW DAVID CULVER of Los Osos [11550(A)H&S]; Case no. 201975 was booked and released for TAKING VEHI• 17:54— CORINA SUE SUNDAHL of King City was CLE W/O OWNER’S CONSENT [10851(A)VC], booked and released for POSSESS NARCOTIC POSSESSION OF UNLAWFUL PARAPHERNALIA CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE [11350(A)H&S], [11364(A)H&S]; Case no. 20-2000 POSSESSION OF SPECIFIED CONTROLLED • 10:40— SHAUNNA LYNN PANOS of Atascadero SUBSTANCE [11377(A)H&S], UNDER INFLUENCE was booked and released for POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE [11550(A)H&S]; OF SPECIFIED CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE Case no. 201977 [11377(A)H&S]; Case no. 20-2000 • 18:38— DILLON ANDREW DEBACKER of San Luis • 15:59— GUILLERMO AGUILAR SOTO of Paso Obispo was booked and released for POSSESRobles was released to a third party for DRIVSION OF SPECIFIED CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE ING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL [11377(A)H&S], POSSESSION OF UNLAWFUL [23152(A)VC], DUI ALCOHOL/0.08 PERCENT PARAPHERNALIA [11364(A)H&S], OUTSIDE [23152(B)VC]; Case no. 2020003 WARRANT- FELONY [O/W-F], UNDER INFLUENCE • 20:13— PETER CHARLES INGRAHAM, tranOF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE [11550(A)H&S], sient, was booked and released for INDECENT POSSESS NARCOTIC CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE EXPOSURE [314.1PC]; Case no. 202004 [11350(A)H&S]; Case no. 201977 • 09:05— JUSTIN MATTHEW JMAEV of Paso Robles was booked and released for DRIVSEPTEMBER 04, 2020 ING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ANY DRUG • 10:07— JEFFREY GARRETT HOLLOWAY of Paso [23152(F)VC]; Case no. 202005 Robles was released to another agency for • 22:18— GERARDO MANUEL GOMEZROPOSSESSION OF SPECIFIED CONTROLLED DRIGUEZ of Paso Robles was booked and SUBSTANCE [11377(A)H&S], POSSESSION OF released for DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUUNLAWFUL PARAPHERNALIA [11364(A)H&S]; ENCE OF ANY DRUG [23152(F)VC]; Case no.

Case no. 201981 202006

SLO Jury Convicts Atascadero Man of Sex Crimes Against Multiple Children jury found Brasuell III, 59, of Atascadero, guilty of 20 felony counts, including meeting a minor for lewd purposes, committing a lewd act on a child, rape of a minor by use of drugs, unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor, forced oral copulation of a minor, sexual penetration with a foreign object, providing harmful matter to a minor with sexual intent, photographing and filming a minor for

sexual purposes, possession of child pornography and providing narcotic drugs to a minor.

The conviction was the result of Brasuell III’s sexual misconduct with four juvenile females between the ages of 15 and 17. Brasuell was 56 years old at the time.

“We thank the jury for serving during this pandemic and for their efforts listening to this tragic and emotional case,”

said Dow. “All of this sexual predators’ victims demonstrated remarkable courage by reporting the crimes and participating in the criminal justice process necessary to bring this predator to justice. These convictions should encourage all victims of sexual assault to report the crimes to law enforcement so that the perpetrators can be held accountable.”

Sentencing is scheduled

LAGORE — Geraldine R. Lagore, 88, of Paso Robles passed away on August 28, 2020. Arrangements are under the direction of Kuehl-Nicolay Funeral Home.

BALAKIAN — Sam Balakian Jr., 78, of Paso Robles passed away on August 31, 2020. Arrangements are under the direction of Kuehl-Nicolay Funeral Home.

ROOS — Richard Oliver Roos, 93, of Paso Robles passed away on August 9, 2020. Arrangements are under the direction of Kuehl-Nicolay Funeral Home.

CAREY — Cecil Paul Carey Jr., 95, of Paso Robles passed away on August 30, 2020. Arrangements are under the direction of Kuehl-Nicolay Funeral Home.

BUTLER — Paul R. Butler, 41, of Templeton passed away on August 30, 2020. Arrangements are under the direction of Kuehl-Nicolay Funeral Home.

BERGESON — Lillian S. Bergeson, 90, of Arroyo Grande passed away on August 30, 2020. Services are in the care of Marshall-Spoo Sunset Funeral Chapel of Grover Beach.

SCHWICKER — Linda Lou Schwicker, 74, of Arroyo Grande passed away on August 29, 2020. Services are in the care of Marshall-Spoo Sunset Funeral Chapel of Grover Beach.

ARREDONDO — Susan Arredondo, 63, of Grover Beach, passed away September 2, 2020.

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

SEYMOUR — Carl Seymour, 98, of Grover Beach, passed away September 5, 2020. Arrangements are under the direction of Marshall-Spoo Sunset Funeral Chapel in Grover Beach.

BROTZE — Wayne Brotze, 70, of Atascadero passed away on September 6, 2020. In the care of Blue Sky Cremation Service

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SAN LUIS OBISPO — A nearly four-week jury trial concluded with a San Luis Obispo County Superior Court jury finding Jess Drue Brasuell III guilty of 20 felony counts, including multiple sex crimes against children, possession of child pornography, and providing narcotic drugs to minors.

S an L uis O bispo County District Attorney Dan Dow announced on Friday, Sept. 4, that the

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for Sept. 30 at 8:30 a.m. in Department 8 of the San Luis Obispo Superior Court, Judge Matthew G u e r re ro p re s i d i n g.

Brasuell III faces years in state prison for his convictions. The District Attorney’s Office will seek the maximum term of punishment.

The Atascadero Police Department investigated the case with the District Attorney’s Office Bureau of

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Where Do We Go From Here? Silent Protests?

BRIAN WILLIAMS MANAGING EDITOR

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t’s the question that continues to pop in my head as we move through 2020.

As a media outlet, we continue to write stories about the local community, chronicling its history in words and photos.

When out and about, I’m continually asked how the company is holding up? My answer is the same each time.

We are OK. Fortunately, we are more than just weekly newspapers — Paso Robles Press and Atascadero News — and have advertisers that continue to support us.

We support the advertisers with features across all of our publications

— Paso Robles Magazine, Colony Magazine, Avila Beach Life and Morro Bay Life and their accompanying websites.

We continue to improve and hone our processes, preparing for a time when business is again bustling, children are in classrooms with their teachers and COVID-19 is not defining everything we do.

This past week we put together our questions for local school board and city council candidates. Kudos to everyone who filed. We plan to publish their responses later this month in all of our publications. We’re sure you will gain some valuable insight as you prepare to vote.

In case you are wondering, one of our company’s leaders, Nicholas Mattson, is running for a seat on the Atascadero City Council. Yes, this impacts the team as he’s essentially been, to use a sports term, sidelined for the time being.

We’ve added a podcast — We The People The Podcast at http://wethepeoplecast.com/. As I write this, there have been seven shows with a variety of local guests. Take a listen and let us

know your thoughts.

We added a new series of features as well. Connor Allen kicked off Did You Know with a story about Atascadero being unique because it does not have an open container law. I’m sure it started plenty of conversations around the water cooler.

We are planning to do more of these.

If you have an idea for a Did You Know story, let us know.

Another welcomed addition is from the San Luis Obispo County Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force Board. A board representative will be submitting a regular piece that will give readers information on the heinous activity taking place here and what is being done to end it.

I’m sure just shedding some light on this will help immensely.

That is a little bit about where we are headed.

As for the state, that depends on the tier. It was good to see that the government released the Blueprint for a Safer Economy. Good in the sense that we know there is some sort of plan.

The county monitoring list was a horrible idea. Pretty sure Gov. Gavin

Jerry Tanimoto ‘Mr. T’ for Mayor

DAN COOK COMMENTARY

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’d like to introduce you to a well-known, well-liked, friends-with-everybody teacher (of leadership, etc.) at Atascadero High for 30-plus years, announcer of Greyhounds football games for 30-plus years, and just all-around Atascadero local hero, Jerry Tanimoto (aka Mr. T to many). He has been involved with just about every civic organization and effort, has worked closely with many members of the commu-

nity (both Republican and Democrat), and has always had the best interests of Atascadero in his heart.

There is much discord in our world, both nationally and locally, and Jerry is running for Mayor of Atascadero because he believes he can work with all sides of every problem and help come up with what’s best for all of the citizens of Atascadero — just like he’s been doing for the last 30-plus years, working with everyone to come up with the best opportunities for Atascadero.

I’ve talked with him extensively recently and found him to be a middleof-the-road person, with no big political agenda, just a really deep-seated desire to help Atascadero grow into a safe, family orientated town that listens to its citizens and responds to their needs. It’s no secret that our country, state, and town are being divided by political agendas that seek to separate us for their own purposes, and these

agendas are damaging our very ability to live together. Jerry is running for mayor because he wants to bring us together again, listening to all sides and letting the democratic process work itself out.

As mayor, Jerry will be a step in this direction, of reducing the anger and tensions that are evident in Atascadero today and getting back to the basics of small-town government.

There are issues coming up that should be treated as decisions to be made, and not as battles to be fought over. The proposed 1% sales tax increase that the current City Council voted unanimously to put on the ballot for citizen decision will be a topic of discussion. If the measure passes, there will be increased money for increased police, fire, roads, dealing with the homeless, etc. If it doesn’t pass, there won’t be. The citizens get to decide what kind of town they want to live in;

Finally, Parents Prevail!

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ever before have so many North County parents reassessed their options for their children’s education. Our students have been ‘de-schooled’ now for six months, giving parents (unasked for) time to get to know and understand their children’s learning styles and challenges.

Many are actually rethinking the meaning of the word “school.”

Homeschooling, independent online programs, ACE academy, private schools, classical schools, and charter schools have moved to the front of the class as new options for many local families.

Among those options - charter schools - there is some local news which should be encouraging to

parents feeling they have little control over their children’s educational destiny.

No example of parent power is stronger than the courageously won battle last week to allow Almond Acres Charter Academy to open in its requested new location in Paso Robles, under the authorization of San Luis Obispo County Board of Education.

So, what exactly is a charter school?

The charter school movement began in the 1990s when educators and parents sought an alternative to the failing public schools in inner cities. Charter schools are independent but publicly funded with more flexibility to design a classroom, curriculum, and schedule to fit their student’s needs. They are tuition-free and open to all students regardless of district boundaries.

High standards of performance and behavior, individualized learning, and responsiveness to parents’ expectations are what set them apart.

Nationwide, charter schools’ educational results have been so positive that most now must use a lottery system since applications far outnumber spaces. According to Thomas Sowell of the Hoover Institution, Stanford University, an estimated one

million students are on waiting lists for charter schools nationwide. (Charter Schools and Their Enemies, 2020) However, not everyone is happy with the popularity of charter schools.

Why? Because the charter schools are succeeding. That means that the ‘per student’ allotment of funds goes to the charter school, where most teachers are not members of the teachers union.

That means less money and power for the teachers’ unions in our state, the California Teachers Association.

The CTA wields outsized influence in Sacramento, where its monthly dues provide millions of dollars for generous political donations. This enables them to steer the Governor and the supermajority decisions in all aspects of education.

That is why the County Board of Education decision last week to allow Almond Acres Charter Academy to move forward with their plans for a campus in Paso Robles under county jurisdiction is so significant.

Why significant? Because the state of California, under the strong arm of the CTA, came down hard on charter schools through its anti-charter 2019 ‘reforms’ bill, AB 1505 and AB 1507, which placed external and internal

Newsom would like a do-over on that one.

Unfortunately, moving through the tiers will be challenging. SLO County is in the widespread purple tier with the most restrictions, but we are close to the next level if we can get new positive COVID-19 cases per day per 100,000 population down. This will get us into the next red substantial tier.

That red tier is a big one as it opens the doors to schools for in-person instruction and for more businesses to operate indoors again.

Frankly, I’m sure more and more people every day are just throwing up their hands and doing what they need to survive at this point. I know many businesses are frustrated that they have to operate outside, but some businesses have been shut down since mid-March and won’t be allowed to open until the county reaches the final tier.

The Blueprint is better, but it’s still going to be difficult for counties our population size to move through all of the tiers. What we are likely to see now is fewer and fewer people getting tested. Mathematically, it makes sense.

A silent protest of sorts.

appears weighted in favor of law no must — be aware of how often enforcement opinions. and under what circumstances, force • In view of at least two known inciis used, weapons drawn, and fired.

Editor, dents of questionable APD officer • Since failure to disclose in court Before the process to select a new conduct during citizen encounters, evidence that points to innocence is Atascadero Chief of Police proceeds, how were those and any other quesvery common, and fabrication of guilty issues need to be addressed: tionable incidents handled, and, if evidence or perjury is not uncommon, • The present Chief ’s conflict of interest they were reported to City leadership, what is the practice of APD regarding in the process. were they subject to critical evaluation their constitutional duty concerning • The involvement of the APD officers before, or after Carelessness, not crimexculpatory evidence and manufacand personnel in the process? inality is implied. tured evidence? As the 2011 County • Who decides, and on what basis, • Regarding use of force, and drawing Grand Jury found, APD’s previous which local area law enforcement and use of weapons, what is the policy Chief appeared to have unacceptable heads are on the “Chiefs” committee? and actual conduct of APD, and is it and unlawful beliefs about false testi• Intentionally or not, the process problematic? City leaders should — mony.

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this is pure democracy. Vote accordingly, and don’t get whiplashed by who is “for or against” the sales tax, as everyone just gets one vote.

There are other major issues coming up that Jerry would be the ideal middleman on, listening to all sides and coming up with the best ideas. Getting schools opened again, restaurants back in business, quality high-speed internet available everywhere so folks can worklearn from home as needed, wildfire protection — the list goes on and on.

And the list needs cooperation and cool heads to do all of this.

Jerry is the calm hand at the wheel to do this, and can do it by leaving political agendas at the door — and focusing on getting decisions done. Leadership that Listens — what a concept.

Dan Cook is an independent opinion columnist for The Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press; you can email him at dtcook@sbcglobal.net.

restrictions on the previously autonomous charter schools. These restrictions apply regardless of whether the quality of education in those charter schools is good, bad, or indifferent.

Certain of the new egregious restrictions were used in an attempt to stop Almond Acres from continuing its mission as an alternative educational option for families in North County. And yet, the parents prevailed. Congratulations to those dedicated parents who wrote letters to the county on behalf of 300 K-8 children at Almond Acres. And, yes, kudos to the courageous four members of the SLO Country Board of Education who saw through Sacramento’s ploy and voted in favor of approving Almond Acre’s request.

Next month I will explore the homeschooling movement, amid the predictions that because of the paradigm shift of perceptions of public education, the number of homeschoolers will quadruple in the coming years in the United States. This is an interesting phenomenon to watch.

Connie Pillsbury is an independent opinion columnist for The Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press; you can email her at conniepillsbury22@gmail.com.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR STOP THE POLICE CHIEF SELECTION PROCESS

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What’s the rush? An inside interim chief can lead the Department until a new chief is selected. The national demand for course correction will not end soon. City council and leaders should want to learn, with use of expert — non-police — consultation what’s happening in Atascadero streets, while most of us sleep. Such education, beyond mere self-serving statements by police will save future pain, expenses, injuries — or worse. Let’s get it right. That duty is squarely on Atascadero’s leadership.

Howard Gillingham, Atascadero

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By JAANDERSON, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 07/29/2025 PUB: 8/20, 8/27, 9/3, 9/10/2020 LEGAL CM 574

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20201589 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: DEEP BREATH IN A BOTTLE, 2770 CRESTON RIDGE LANE, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: THE OAKS RANCH, LLC, 2770 CRESTON RIDGE 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/ SHARON LEBON / THE OAKS RANCH LLC, PRESIDENT, SHARON LEBON This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 08/05/2020 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 08/05/2025 PUB: 8/20, 8/27, 9/3, 9/10/2020 LEGAL CM 575 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20201625 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: CHIA GARDEN BREAD, 813 VISTA CERRO, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: PARIS JOHNSON, 813 VISTA CERRO, 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/ PARIS JOHNSON This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 08/11/2020

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TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 08/01/2020 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 SKING, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 08/11/2025 PUB: 8/20, 8/27, 9/3, 9/10/2020 LEGAL CM 576 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20201571 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: SOUTH PEAK MHP, 145 SOUTH STREET, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93401, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: SOUTH PEAK MHP LLC, 500 GIUSEPPE CT., SUITE 2, ROSEVILLE, CA 95678 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/ SOUTH PEAK MHP LLC, RON UBALDI, MANAGING MEMBER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 08/04/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 6/5/2020 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 EBROOKHART, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 08/04/2025 PUB: 8/20, 8/27, 9/3, 9/10/2020 LEGAL CM 577 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20201646 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: MAVI SEASONAL PRODUCTS, 104 BREWER ST. APT. A, TEMPLETON, CA 93465, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY

THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: RUTH BELTRAN, 104 BREWER ST. APT.A, TEMPLETON, CALIFORNIA 93465 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ RUTH BELTRAN, OWNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 08/12/2020 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 ABAUTISTA, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 08/12/2025 PUB: 8/20, 8/27, 9/3, 9/10/2020 LEGAL CM 578 PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO. Petition of CAITLIN FOWLER for change of name, case no.

20CVP0260 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: CAITLIN O’HARA FOWLER filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follow: a. Present name: CAITLIN O’HARA FOWLER to Proposed name: CAITLIN O’HARA NESKE-THOMAS 2. The court orders that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before the court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for the change of name should not be granted.

NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 09/23/2020 Time: 9:30am Dept: P2 b. The address of the court is 901 PARK STREET, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 c. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition

in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county: THE ATASCADERO NEWS Date: AUG 11, 2020 /s/ Judge LINDA HURST, Judge of the Superior Court.

PUB 8/20, 8/27, 9/3, 9/10/2020 LEGAL CM 579 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20201645 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: REDEEMER BAPTIST CHURCH, 2494 STARLING DRIVE, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION: FIRST SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH OF PASO ROBLES, CALIFORNIA, 2494 STARLING DRIVE, 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/ FIRST SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH OF PASO ROBLES, CALIFORNIA, MELISSA MARTIN, CHURCH CLERK/SECRETARY This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on

08/12/2020 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.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By JAANDERSON, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 08/12/2025 PUB: 8/20, 8/27, 9/3, 9/10/2020 LEGAL CM 580 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20201498 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: BOTANICAL BEAUTY SKIN CARE, 1725 VALLE MIRADA WAY, SAN MIGUEL, CA 93451, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: CARRIE PORTILLO, 1725 VALLE MIRADA WAY, SAN MIGUEL, CA 93451 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ CARRIE PORTILLO This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 07/27/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS

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PAGE A-10 • Thursday, September 10, 2020 DATE: NA 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 07/27/2025 PUB: 8/20, 8/27, 9/3, 9/10/2020 LEGAL CM 581 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20201609 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: CHIMNEY ROCK RANCH, 4520 ADELAIDA ROAD, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN UNINCORPORATED ASSOCIATION OTHER THAN A PARTNERSHIP: BLYTHE 1992 FAMILY TRUST, 4520 ADELAIDA RD, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, LESLIE B PITTS, 4520 ADELAIDA RD, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SINCLAIRE W BLYTHE, 7605 CHIMNEY ROCK RD, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, ANNE M BLYTHE, 7605 CHIMNEY ROCK RD, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, ADELAIDA PITTS, 4520 ADELAIDA RD, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, DEVON PITTS, 4520 ADELAIDA RD, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, MEGAN F BURTNESS, 7605 CHIMNEY ROCK RD, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, CAITLIN S BLYTHE, 7605 CHIMNEY ROCK RD, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, WILLIAM A B BLYTHE, 1090 SEMILLON LANE, 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/ LESLIE B PITTS (AGENT) This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 08/07/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 1/1/13 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 08/07/2025 PUB: 8/20, 8/27, 9/3, 9/10/2020 LEGAL CM 582 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20201644 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: MEDICAL OFFICE SOLUTIONS, 195 FRONTIER WAY, TEMPLETON, CA 93465, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: MEDICAL OFFICE SOLUTIONS, LLC, 195 FRONTIER WAY, 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/ MEDICAL OFFICE SOLUTIONS, LLC, DIANA VANDERLIP OWNER PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 08/12/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 01/01/2005 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 08/12/2025 PUB: 8/27, 9/3, 9/10, 9/17/2020 LEGAL CM 583 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20201685 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: BAKEHOUSE CAKE POPS, 760 ANGUS STREET, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: ANGELA RENAY THEAL, 760 ANGUS STREET, 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/ ANGELA THEAL, OWNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on

08/18/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 02/04/2020 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 JAANDERSON, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 08/18/2025 PUB: 8/27, 9/3, 9/10, 9/17/2020 LEGAL CM 584 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20201662 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: PROPERTY MANAGEMENT MARKETER, 825 CAPITOLIO WAY, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA 93401, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: DUTRA ENTERPRISES LLC, 825 CAPITOLIO WAY, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA 93401 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/ DUTRA ENTERPRISES LLC, SHANE ANTHONY DUTRA CEO This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 08/14/2020 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 08/14/2025 PUB: 8/27, 9/3, 9/10, 9/17/2020 LEGAL CM 585 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20201684 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: COACH KAE FITNESS, 9825 HUER HUERO RD, CRESTON, CA 93432, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: KAELONI RAE GOOSSENS, 9825 HUER HUERO RD, CRESTON, CA 93432 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/ KAELONI GOOSSENS This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 08/18/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 08/18/2020 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 JAANDERSON, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 08/18/2025 PUB: 8/27, 9/3, 9/10, 9/17/2020 LEGAL CM 586 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20201699 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: FIVE CITIES DISTRIBUTORS, 679 AVENIDA DE DIAMANTE, ARROYO GRANDE, CA 93420, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: RONALD ROBERT MERITT, 679 AVEINIDA DE DIAMANTE, ARROYO GRANDE, CA 93420 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/ RONALD ROBERT MERITT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 08/19/2020 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 ABAUTISTA, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 08/19/2025 PUB: 8/27, 9/3, 9/10, 9/17/2020 LEGAL CM 587 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

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NAME STATEMENT File No 20201667 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: SPEEDFLATE, 820 23RD STREET, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A MARRIED COUPLE: TROY JOSEPH MITCHELL JR, 820 23RD STREET, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, LAURA MIA MITCHELL, 820 23RD STREET, 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/ LAURA MIA MITCHELL This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 08/17/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 08/15/2020 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By JAANDERSON, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 08/17/2025 PUB: 8/27, 9/3, 9/10, 9/17/2020 LEGAL CM 589 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20201657 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: BURKE’S WINE COUNTRY FARMHOUSE, 1725 NACIMIENTO LAKE DRIVE, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: SUSAN M BURKE, 1901 CHATWIN AVE, LONG BEACH, CA 90815 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization NA 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/ SUSAN M BURKE, OWNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 08/13/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 08/10/2020 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 JAANDERSON, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 08/13/2025 PUB: 8/27, 9/3, 9/10, 9/17/2020 LEGAL CM 590 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20201657 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: BRANDER ENTERPRISES, INC., BRANDER ENTERPRISES, BRANDER BLOCKS, BRANDER BLOCKS CUTTING BOARDS, TEXAS DONUTS, LILLIE B’S MINI DONUTS, BRANDER’S CANDYLAND, KETTLE CORN JUNCTION, 7645 CATTLE DRIVE, SANTA MARGARITA, CA 93453 , SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION: BRANDER ENTERPRISES, INC., 7645 CATTLE DRIVE, SANTA MARGARITA, CA 93453 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/ BRANDER ENTERPRISES, INC., TERESA A BRANDERPRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 08/17/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 01/01/2008 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 08/17/2025 PUB: 8/27, 9/3, 9/10, 9/17/2020 LEGAL CM 591 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20201718 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: ATASCADERO HILLS DENTAL, 7405 MORRO ROAD, ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA

93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION: NATHAN BECK DDS INC, 7405 MORRO ROAD, 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/ NATHAN BECK, NATHAN BECK DDS INC, PRESIDENT, NATHAN BECK This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 08/21/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 06/05/2020 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 GUGALDE, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 08/21/2025 PUB: 8/27, 9/3, 9/10, 9/17/2020 LEGAL CM 592 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20201700 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: THE WOODEN SPOON, 515 CRESTON ROAD, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: NATALIE ANN EVENSON, 515 CRESTON ROAD, 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/ NATALIE ANN EVENSON This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 08/19/2020 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 08/19/2025 PUB: 8/27, 9/3, 9/10, 9/17/2020 LEGAL CM 593 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20201712 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: COYA, 1345 B MORRO STREET, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93401, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: JHACKELINE E. VARGAS ESPEJO, 1345 B MORRO STREET, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA 93401 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ JHACKELINE E. VARGAS ESPEJO This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 08/21/2020 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.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By GUGALDE, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 08/21/2025 PUB: 8/27, 9/3, 9/10, 9/17/2020 LEGAL CM 594 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20201711 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: LIGHT AND WATER PHOTOGRAPHY, 2195 INYO STREET, LOS OSOS, CA 93402, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: ERIN R DAVIS, 2195 INYO STREET, LOS OSOS, CA 93402-2328 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/ ERIN R DAVIS, OWNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on

08/21/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 08/01/2020 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 GUGALDE, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 08/21/2025 PUB: 8/27, 9/3, 9/10, 9/17/2020 LEGAL CM 595 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20201560 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: SAN LUIS IMAGING MEDICAL GROUP, 1100 MONTEREY STREET, SUITE 210, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93401, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION: CALIFORNIA MANAGED IMAGING MEDICAL GROUP, INC., 2320 BATH STREET, SUITE 208, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105 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/ CALIFORNIA MANAGED IMAGING MEDICAL GROUP, INC, WAYNE K. BALDWIN, CEO This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 08/03/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 01/01/2018 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 08/03/2025 PUB: 8/27, 9/3, 9/10, 9/17/2020 LEGAL CM 596 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20201720 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: TJ’S RANCH FITNESS, 3810 GRUENHAGEN FLAT ROAD, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: TONI MERIE ORBAN, 3810 GRUENHAGEN FLAT RD, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization NON INCORPORATED 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/ TONI MERIE ORBAN This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 08/21/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 08/21/2020 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 SKING, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 08/21/2025 PUB: 8/27, 9/3, 9/10, 9/17/2020 LEGAL CM 597 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20201665 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: JUST LOLA, 1535 PARK ST., APT 4., PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: LOLITA BRUHNS, 1535 PARK ST., APT 4, 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/ LOLITA BRUHNS This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 08/17/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 8/10/2020 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 JAANDERSON, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 08/17/2025 PUB: 8/27, 9/3, 9/10, 9/17/2020 LEGAL CM 598

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20201524 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: HOTSHOTS BILLIARDS, 250 POMEROY AVE, PISMO BEACH, CA 93449-2642, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION: DINEXT, INC., 250 POMEROY AVE, PISMO BEACH, CA 92648 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/ DINEXT, INC., DANIJELA ARETZ, CFO This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 07/30/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 7/17/2020 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 JAANDERSON, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 07/30/2025 PUB: 8/27, 9/3, 9/10, 9/17/2020 LEGAL CM 599 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20201736 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: CERRO SOL WINE, 441 SPANISH MOSS LANE, ARROYO GRANDE, CA 93420, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: ANNE M. SMITH, 441 SPANISH MOSS LANE, ARROYO GRANDE, CA 93420 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/ ANNE M. SMITH This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 08/25/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 08/25/2020 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 SKING, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 08/25/2025 PUB: 9/3, 9/10, 9/17, 9/24/2020 LEGAL CM 601 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20201709 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: SUNRISE CAFE, 1413 RIVERSIDE AVE UNIT E/F, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: ROBERTO VEGA LLC, 1220 BENNETT WAY SPC 111, TEMPLETON, CA 93465 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/ ROBERTO VEGA LLC, ROBERTO VEGA PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 08/20/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 07/15/2020 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 08/20/2025 PUB: 9/3, 9/10, 9/17, 9/24/2020 LEGAL CM 602 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20201622 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: RENEE ROSE PHOTOGRAPHY, 12500 CENEGAL ROAD, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A MARRIED COUPLE: RENEE ROSE OLSHEFSKI, 5320 TRAFFIC WAY, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, DONALD MICHAEL KELLERMAN, 5320 TRAFFIC WAY, 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/ RENEE ROSE OLSHEFSKI This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 08/10/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 06/22/2020 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 JAANDERSON, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 08/10/2025 PUB: 9/3, 9/10, 9/17, 9/24/2020 LEGAL CM 603 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20201549 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: VICAMP THE NATURE OF FITNESS AND NUTRITION CENTER, 9110 MONTECITO AVE #7, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: VIVIAN L CAMPOS, 9110 MONTECITO AVE #7, 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/ VIVIAN L. CAMPOS, FOUNDER/ OWNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 08/03/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 08/03/2020 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 08/03/2025 PUB: 9/3, 9/10, 9/17, 9/24/2020 LEGAL CM 604 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20201739 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: SOLID ROCK RECOVERY, 220 HANS PLACE, NIPOMO, CA 93444, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: LEGACY VILLAGE, LLC, 1603 CALIFORNIA AVENUE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93304 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/ LEGACY VILLAGE, LLC, DENNIS S. FARMER, CEO This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 08/26/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 08/26/2020 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 08/26/2025 PUB: 9/3, 9/10, 9/17, 9/24/2020 LEGAL CM 605 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20201755 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: THE SANDWICH TRUCK, 7125 CARMELITA AVE, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: TRIMCOTT GROUP, LLC, 7125 CARMELITA AVE, 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/ TRIMCOTT GROUP, LLC, RICHARD WHITMAN WESTCOTT, MANAGER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 08/27/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 09/14/2019 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 SCURRENS, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 08/27/2025 PUB: 9/3, 9/10, 9/17, 9/24/2020 LEGAL CM 606 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20201757 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: THE LEAK COMPANY, 5670 VENADO AVE, ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP: JOYANNA F GARCIA, 5670 VENADO AVE, ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA 93422, MICHAEL KUSKO, 5670 VENADO AVE, ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA 93422 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ JOYANNA F. GARCIA This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 08/27/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 08/27/2020 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 08/27/2025 PUB: 9/3, 9/10, 9/17, 9/24/2020 LEGAL CM 607 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20201687 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: ACADEME LENDING, 6025 LITTLE FAWN, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: JACKIE L. HORST, 6025 LITTLE FAWN, 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/ JACKIE L HORST This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 08/18/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: JUNE, 3, 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 JAANDERSON, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 08/18/2025 PUB: 9/3, 9/10, 9/17, 9/24/2020 LEGAL CM 608 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20201740 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: CITIZENS IN SUPPORT OF MEASURE D-20, 8380 MORRO ROAD, ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN UNINCORPORATED ASSOCIATION OTHER THAN A PARTNERSHIP: ROBERT M JONES, 7805 SANTA CRUZ ROAD, ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA 93422, JOSEPH MODICA, 8380 MORRO ROAD, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, RON OVERACKER, 8380 MORRO ROAD, 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/ ROBERT M JONES This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 08/26/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 08/20/2020 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 EBROOKHART, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 08/26/2025 PUB: 9/3, 9/10, 9/17, 9/24/2020 LEGAL CM 609

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20201654 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: PLAZA DE PUEBLO, 5425 ARDILLA ROAD, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: JOINT VENTURE: DONALD D. MESSER, 5425 ARDILLA ROAD, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, LINDA T. MESSER, 5425 ARDILLA ROAD, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, BRIAN A. MESSER, 5425 ARDILLA ROAD, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, LAURA MALDONADO, 1400 EASTEN DR, #101, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93309 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/ DONALD D. MESSER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 08/13/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 12/12/1985 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 08/13/2025 PUB: 9/3, 9/10, 9/17, 9/24/2020 LEGAL CM 610 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20201706 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: SMITTY’S BAIL BONDS OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, AAAACTION BAIL BONDS, INTEGRITY BAIL BONDS, 3850 EL CAMINO REAL, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A MARRIED COUPLE: CATHERINE S. HENDRIX, 8855 ROCKY CANYON ROAD, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, STUART B. HENDRIX, 8855 ROCKY CANYON ROAD, 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/ STUART B. HENDRIX, OWNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 08/20/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 03/24/2015 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 08/20/2025 PUB: 9/3, 9/10, 9/17, 9/24/2020 LEGAL CM 611 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20201590 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: DISPLAYED GEOGRAPHICS, 5550 IMPALA DR., PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION: DISPLAYED GEOGRAPHICS, 5550 IMPALA DR., 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/ DISPLAYED GEOGRAPHICS, INC, RAYMOND JACKSON CEO This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 08/05/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 08/05/2015 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 08/05/2025 PUB: 9/3, 9/10, 9/17, 9/24/2020 LEGAL CM 612 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20201783 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: SUPREME DETAIL SPA, 639

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CRESTON RD, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: JOSE PABLO RIOS, 1212 CORRAL CREKK AVE 1, 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/ JOSE PABLO RIOS This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 09/01/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 08/31/2020 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 EBROOKHART, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 09/01/2025 PUB: 9/10, 9/17, 9/24, 10/1/2020 LEGAL CM 613 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20201713 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: GK DOOR COMPANY, 8305 EL CAMINO REAL, ATASCADERO, SAN LUIS OBISPO 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION: GK BUILDING & DESIGN, 796 OLD COUNTY RD, 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/ GK BUILDING & DESIGN, GARRETT KNOLL CEO This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 08/21/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 08/15/2020 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By JAANDERSON, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 08/21/2025 PUB: 9/10, 9/17, 9/24, 10/1/2020 LEGAL CM 614

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20201746 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: HOMEFREE: SOLUTIONS FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING, 655 SANTA RITA RD., TEMPLETON CA 93465, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP: MICHELE DUERO, 5185 DULZURA AVE, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SARA MESSER, 655 SANTA RITA RD., TEMPLETON, CA 93465 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/ MICHELE DUERO This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 08/26/2020 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 08/26/2025 PUB: 9/10, 9/17, 9/24, 10/1/2020 LEGAL CM 615 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20201756 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: SUPERIOR PRESSURE WASHING, 110 PENDLETON LANE, TEMPLETON, CA 93465, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A MARRIED COUPLE: TARYN BEITH, 110 PENDLETON LANE, TEMPLETON, CA 93465, MICHAEL BEITH, 101 N MAIN ST BOX 1351, 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/ TARYN BEITH This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 08/27/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 08/27/2020

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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 EBROOKHART, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 08/27/2025 PUB: 9/10, 9/17, 9/24, 10/1/2020 LEGAL CM 616 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20201714 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: SSGCUSTOMWORKS, 948 SAINT ANN DR, PASO ROBLES, CALIFORNIA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: JOSHUA WILLIAM GREEN, 948 SAINT ANN DR, PASO ROBLES, CALIFORNIA 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/ JOSHUA WILLIAM GREEN, INDIVIDUAL This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 08/21/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 08/21/2020 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 08/21/2025 PUB: 9/10, 9/17, 9/24, 10/1/2020 LEGAL CM 617 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20201789 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: O & C FARM LABOR CONTRACTOR, 4675 ROSS DRIVE, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A MARRIED COUPLE: MARIA CARMEN GONZALEZ, 4675 ROSS DRIVE, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, OCTAVIO GONZALEZ PEREZ, 4675 ROSS 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/ MARIA CARMEN GONZALEZ This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 09/02/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 08/24/2020 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 SKING, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 09/02/2025 PUB: 9/10, 9/17, 9/24, 10/1/2020 LEGAL CM 618 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20201788 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: PACIFIC VALLEY SERVICE, 9978 FLYROD DR, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: DONALD R GILLETT, 9978 FLYROD DR, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization SOLE PROPRIETOR 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/ DONALD R. GILLETT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 09/01/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 08/07/2020 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 09/01/2025 PUB: 9/10, 9/17, 9/24, 10/1/2020 LEGAL CM 619 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20201760 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: HIGH END CONSTRUCTION, 2815 LIVE OAK RD, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: FRANCISCO NICOLAS MANTARAS, 2815 LIVE OAK 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/ FRANCISCO NICOLAS MANTARAS, OWNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 08/27/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 08/25/2020 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 EBROOKHART, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 08/27/2025 PUB: 9/10, 9/17, 9/24, 10/1/2020 LEGAL CM 620 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20201728 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: GHOST DOGS, LLC, 5995 PEACHY CYN. ROAD, PASO ROBLES, CALIFORNIA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: CRIS GHOST DOGS, LLC, 5995 PEACHY CYN. ROAD, PASO ROBLES, CALIFORNIA 93446 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization CA I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ GHOST DOGS, LLC, R. CRISPIAN CHERRY, MANAGING MANAGER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 08/25/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 12/20/2019 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 ABAUTISTA, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 08/25/2025 PUB: 9/10, 9/17, 9/24, 10/1/2020 LEGAL CM 621 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20201802 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S)

IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: STEM ACADEMICS, 1297 SANTA RITA RD., TEMPLETON, CA 93465, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: RUSS HANUSH, 1297 SANTA RITA RD., TEMPELTON, 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/ RUSS HANUSH This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 09/03/2020 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 09/03/2025 PUB: 9/10, 9/17, 9/24, 10/1/2020 LEGAL CM 622 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20201643 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: STONETECH, 9520 CURBARIL AVE, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: WILLIAM SCHMIDT, 950 CURBARIL 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/ WILLIAM SCHMIDT, OWNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 08/12/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 06/11/2008 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 08/12/2025 PUB: 9/10, 9/17, 9/24, 10/1/2020 LEGAL CM 623

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20201821 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: TJ & SON TREE SERVICE, 5055 MIRAMON AVENUE, ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: TROY JOSEPH MITCHELL, 5055 MIRAMON AVENUE, ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA 93422 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ TROY J MITCHELL, OWNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 09/08/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 06/29/11994 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 ABAUTISTA, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 09/08/2025 PUB: 9/10, 9/17, 9/24, 10/1/2020 LEGAL CM 624 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Kathleen D Rutsky CASE NO. 20PR-0237 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Kathleen D Rutsky A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Laurie Ridgeway in the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo.

The Petition for Probate requests that Laurie Ridgeway be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

The Petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

The Petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many

actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: September 15, 2020 Time: 9:00 a.m.

Dept: 9 Address of Court: 1050 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408 If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Petitioner: Laurie Ridgeway Address: 6640 Linne Rd, Paso robles, CA 93446 Telephone: (805) 2381530 PUB: 9/3, 9/10, 9/17/2020 LEGAL CM 600

NOTICE OF ADOPTION ORDINANCE NO. 639 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Atascadero City Council has adopted Ordinance No. 639. The primary provisions of the Ordinance are as follows: This Ordinance amends Municipal Code Title 4 – “Public Safety”, Chapter 2 – “Traffic Regulations”, Article 5 – “Speed Regulations” pertaining to setting and modifying speed limits.

The Ordinance was passed and adopted by the City Council on September 8, 2020 by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members Bourbeau, Fonzi, 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: September 9, 2020 /s/ A.Muther, Deputy City Clerk PUBLISH: September 10, 2020 LEGAL CM 626 NOTICE OF ADOPTION ORDINANCE NO. 640 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Atascadero City Council has adopted Ordinance No. 640. The primary provisions of the Ordinance are as follows: This Ordinance authorizes the levy of special taxes in Community Facilities District No. 2005-1 (Public Services), including certain annexation territory identified as Annexation No. 20.

The Ordinance was passed and adopted by the City Council on September 8, 2020 by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members Bourbeau, Fonzi, 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.

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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 Corner Curbaril & Atascadero Ave.; Sunday 9:30 a.m.-Reflect, 10:10 a.m.-Connect, 10:30 a.m.-Recharge; AWANA Clubs Wednesday 6:30 p.m.; 466-0175; Ted Mort, Pastor.

AWAKENING WAYS SPIRITUAL COMMUNITY Living the Consciously Awakened Life; Rev. Terry and Dr. Frank zumMallen; Sunday Gathering for Children & Adults 10 a.m.; Atascadero Lake Pavilion, 9315 Pismo Street; A New Thought Spiritual Community! For classes and workshops in Practical Spirituality and upcoming events visit our website awakeningways.org; 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 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 Liz Radtke; Pastor Ryan Radtke; 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 one Sunday worship service, a contemporary service at 9:30 a.m.; Children’s service starts at 9:30 a.m. ; For more information, call the church office 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.

lemon juice (from about 6 Meyer lemons)  ½ cup sugar  ½ cup whole milk  3 teaspoons lemon zest Directions: Barbie Butz Combine buttermilk, corn COLUMNIST syrup, lemon juice, sugar, and ow, some heatwave milk in a medium pot over we’re having! I medium heat. Cook, stirknow we’ve expering frequently, until sugar is rienced extreme temperatures in dissolved. Stir in lemon zest. the past, but personally, I tend to Transfer mixture to a metal bowl forget my “heat-misery” when it and refrigerate until cold, about turns cool again. Then the heat 2 hours. returns, and I remember!

To freeze the sherbet just I’ve decided to dedicate this briskly whisk the chilled mixture week’s column to “cool” drinks about 10 times, and place in and desserts. Don’t forget to drop the freezer. Every 20 to 30 in and “get a cold one” at one of minutes, remove the mixture our local breweries, cideries, or and whisk 10 more times and distilleries. But, when you’re at return to the freezer. Expect to home, you might try one of the whisk the mixture four to eight following recipes to cool down. more times over the next 2 to This first recipe is similar to 4 hours depending on how fast the strawberry sorbet that has your freezer chills it. Each time been around for years. But, it you whisk the sherbet you add seems like anything with lemon, air into it, which gives it the like lemonade, sounds cool. appropriate texture. Continue this process until the consistency is like very soft soft-serve ice cream. Next, transfer the mixture to an airtight container and freeze it at least 4 hours or overnight. (You can use an ice-cream machine by following the manuMeyer Lemon Buttermilk Sherbet- facturer’s instructions.)

Ingredients: Since I mentioned lemonade, here’s a recipe from one of my  2 cups buttermilk  1 cup corn syrup favorite cookbooks, “Sara Foster’s  ½ cup freshly squeezed Meyer Southern Cooking.”

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Tools Of The Cowboy

list of cowboy tools, I left off things like a pick-em-up truck, a horse, Gooseneck® trailer, chaps, and saddlebags. They are all indispensable, but I didn’t lee pitts consider them tools. Horses are members of the family, saddleCOLUMNIST bags are for holding tools (like everal years ago, I read a toolbox), and chaps are more in a man’s magazine appropriately called clothing, not (not Playboy, probably tools.

Popular Mechanics) a list of the I also didn’t include things top ten tools of all time. Duct like a chainsaw, nail gun, drone, tape was number one, and “Vice” or ladder. Although cowboys are Grips was also included, which, occasionally called upon to use according to mine, is properly such things, they usually avoid spelled Vise Grips®. Believe me, them like the plague. Here’s my Vise Grips® have no vices. Also list of the top ten tools of the on the list were zip ties, margamodern-day cowboy. rine tubs, a big screwdriver, and #10 The Cell Phone: to show you how old the list Although I don’t own one, I was, a phone booth, and a quar- hate to admit that the cell phone ter was number ten. I haven’t has become a vital tool for the seen a phone booth in years and modern cowboy. If they can get believe, based on personal expe- service out in the boonies where rience, they’ve been outlawed in they work, I admit a cell phone Nebraska for years. might come in handy if your According to the article, really horse bucked you off and ran only two tools are needed: Duct home, or you’re trying to find Tape and WD 40®. One for the trucker who was supposed to things that refuse to move and show up two hours ago. the other for things that move, #9 Fence Pliers (American but shouldn’t. made)- Your average cowboy When I was making my living knows that the most expenas a cowboy, not a single one of sive thing you’ll ever buy is a my essential tools was found on cheap tool. That’s why cowboys that list. When I composed my don’t buy fence pliers at Harbor

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Freight that were made in China. #8 Digging Bar- Unfortunately, these are needed to dig post holes, but they also come in handy for putting behind recalcitrant cows in the lead-up alley to keep them from backing up. # 7 Hoof Pick- Used for getting rocks out of the frog of your horse’s feet, and in a pinch, it can be also be used as an offset screwdriver. #6 Cowboy Hat- Also known as a lid, war bonnet, conk cover, hair case, and a Stetson, cowboys live their life under one. It can be used as an umbrella, to throw in the face of a charging cow, fan a fire to get it started, water your horse, keep rainwater from dribbling down your back, and put on a stick and raised above the rocks to draw gunfire from renegade outlaws. #5 Leatherman® Multi-ToolFor cutting baler twine, castrating calves, picking your teeth, gutting fish, pulling out a hook or a splinter, or cutting the meat at a bull sale. #4 Wild Rag- Can be used as a napkin, towel, tourniquet, handkerchief, piggin’ string, dishrag, sling, to keep out the dust when riding drag, cover up an ugly face, rob a bank, or

acting as a spur strap when one breaks. Speaking of which... #3 Spurs- Also known as gut hooks, pet makers, persuaders, irons, rib wrenches, can openers, Chihuahuas, and grappling irons. They can be used to communicate messages to your horse and to make it giddy-up. #2 Saddle- A cowboy’s workbench, this is where a cowboy does his best work. It provides front-row seating for sunsets, wrecks, brandings, and ropings.

A saddle can act as an anchor, someplace to tie to, a foot protector in brushy country, a cup holder, closet to hang his or her slicker, and is a portable string dispenser of “whang” leather to cut off and be used as needed. #1 Rope- Also known as a reata, string, lasso, and twine.

Unlike non-cowboy tools, the rope comes with no instructions written in six different languages. It’s been said that the simpler the tool, the harder it is to master, and that certainly applies to the cowboy’s number one tool.

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

‘The Blessings and Benefits of Salvation’ — Part 1

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 805-466-0379, fax 805-466-6399; website stlukesatascadero.org; email office@stlukesatascadero.org.

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it is the unofficial drink of the Mayer Lemonade South! So here’s a minted version Directions: for you “Southerners” out there.

Place 1 ½ cups freshly squeezed Meyer lemon juice (from 10 to 12 lemons), ½ cup natural cane sugar, ¼ cup honey, and a pinch of sea salt in a large glass pitcher with 6 cups water and stir until the sugar and honey dissolve.

Add lemon slices from 1 Meyer lemon and 4 fresh mint sprigs and refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve chilled with additional Meyer lemon slices or mint Minted Sweet Tea for garnish.

Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a saucepan and remove from My Wine Cooler the heat. Halve and squeeze 3 Choose a tall glass and fill it lemons, setting aside the juice with chopped ice. Fill ½ to ¾ and reserving the squeezed of the glass with chilled white halves. Add 8 bags black tea, 6 to wine such as Sauvignon Blanc, 8 fresh mint sprigs, the reserved or Pinot Grigio. Top off the squeezed lemon halves, and ½ wine with chilled Ocean Spray cup sugar and stir to mix and Cran-Raspberry juice or one submerge the mint and tea bags. of the fruit flavored-sparkling Cover and steep for 15 to 20 drinks that are on the market minutes. Remove and discard now. Stir gently. Garnish the the bags, mint, and lemon halves. drink with frozen pineapple Add 4 more cups water and the tidbits, a small strawberry or two, reserved lemon juice and stir to and a couple of green grapes; all mix. Taste for sweetness and add skewered on a cocktail skewer. up to ¼ cup additional sugar to Chilling the glass ahead of time taste, if desired, stirring to mix works well. until the sugar dissolves. Serve When my granddaughcold over ice, garnished with ter, Madison, came home from sprigs of mint and wedges of the University of Alabama, she lemon. Stay cool! Cheers! informed me that when SouthBarbie Butz is an independent erners say “tea,” they mean basic columnist for The Atascadero News black — as in Lipton or Tetley, and Paso Robles Press; you can not English Breakfast or Earl email her at Grey — iced and sweet. She said barbiewb@hotmail.com.

he apostle Paul wrote in Ephesians 1:3, “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ.” Salvation has provided many wonderful blessings that cause a believer to be happy and full of joy.

The unique characteristic of each of the blessings is that they will last forever. Eternity future will be a time of everlasting joy and happiness for every believer.

Experiencing everlasting life in heaven will cause a believer to have everlasting satisfaction and contentment. This is the hope

that every believer possesses. I recently finished a long series of messages in my church on the blessings and benefits of salvation. We discussed over twenty of these blessings. Today I want to briefly begin to share these blessings with you in this meditation. We’ll discuss about five blessings in each article.

Salvation has provided everlasting life thru the new birth: John 1:12-13, 3:16, 36, 5:24, 6:40,47, 10:27-28. Jesus promised to give everlasting life to everyone who believed in Him. Salvation delivers a sinner from perishing in hell and provides assurance that a believer will live forever in heaven. A believer has assurance of where he will spend eternity.

Salvation makes a believer righteous or justified in God’s sight: Romans 3:23-24, 5:1, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Titus 3:7.

By faith in the gospel of

Christ’s death for sin, burial, and resurrection, God takes away a believer’s sin thru forgiveness and gives him the righteousness of Christ as a gift. A believer becomes as righteous as Christ, which allows a believer to go to heaven and live in the presence of God. Salvation makes a believer holy, or sanctified in God’s sight: 1 Corinthians 1:2, 30, 6:11, Hebrews 10:10-14. A believer receives Christ’s holiness by believing the gospel. Without being holy, no one can live in the presence of God. Salvation provides reconciliation with God: Romans 5:8-11, 2 Corinthians 5:18-21, Colossians 1:19-22. As a forgiven sinner, God restores a personal relationship with a believer. By grace, God accepts a believer as His own child.

Salvation causes a believer to become an adopted child of

God. Ephesians 1:3-6. By faith, a believer is transferred from being a member of the Devil’s family and is adopted by God as a member of His family (Colossians 1:13-14). A believer begins to have a new relationship with God as his Heavenly Father. This new relationship gives a believer the privilege of praying to God.: Ephesians 3:14-19, Hebrews 4:16 This is just the beginning of all the ways God has blessed us.

It is an awesome privilege to be saved and know that in eternity future, we will have everlasting joy in God’s presence and with other believers. I sincerely pray and hope that your eternity future will be filled with joy and happiness.

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

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Alvarado is ‘Still Breaking Records’ Plant Ivy food truck allows her to combine passions— food and environment

By BRIAN WILLIAMS TEMPLETON — Ivy Alvarado needs her mother’s help to walk. When she speaks, words come in bursts. Sentences trail off.

There’s a strength, a quiet confidence bolstered by what she’s been through.

Alvarado, who is 28 now, sits at a table in a lush green garden outside of Fig at Courtney’s House in Templeton. Her Plant Ivy food truck is visible over her right shoulder.

She speaks openly about the day 12 years ago when she collapsed while working at Subway in her hometown of San Luis Obispo.

“It was a crazy day. I was feeling really bad and I didn’t understand why,” she recalls.

Her heart suddenly stopped beating and her brain was not getting oxygen. She was rushed to French Hospital and partially awoke from a coma after 10 days before going into a prolonged vegetative state for three months.

“During that time, I was just out,” she said.

People in a coma are completely unresponsive. They do not move, do not react to light or sound and cannot feel pain. Their eyes are closed.

In a vegetative state, the person is uncon-

Ivy Alvarado continues to recover from traumatic brain injury. She started Plant Ivy food truck as a way to support herself and help the planet. Photos by Brian Williams

scious. They have no awareness of themselves or their environment. The main difference between coma and vegetative state is that the person’s eyes will be open at some point and there will be times when they seem to be awake.

By any definition, the prognosis was not good.

“They didn’t even think I would wake up from my coma,” Alvarado said. Took maybe a year or so for things to start coming back.

I’m still improving. Still breaking records.

They are always amazed when I do something.”

She did wake up, but she’d suffered a traumatic brain injury.

“I didn’t even know who I was or anything,” she said. “I had to relearn everything. I couldn’t talk at first. I had to learn

how to talk. I had to learn how to put words together in my mind for sentences. It all kind of came back except for the motor part of it.”

She’s done shedding tears and feeling sorry for herself. And she doesn’t want others to feel sorry for her.

Although the brain injury continues to be a big part of her life, she hopes people see more — a young woman, a business owner, a college graduate, and an environmentalist.

“I have to be on SSI and $800 a month is not going to cut it,” she said. “I want to support myself.”

There is little doubt that she was destined to educate people about the environment.

“My dreams weren’t shattered the day I collapsed, but they were postponed — until now,” Alvarado said.

She probably wasn’t thinking a food truck

would be the vehicle she’d use to spread that message, but she’s making the unlikely combination work.

“My passion has always been the environment from a young kid,” Alvarado said. And she likes food. A business professor at Cuesta College said she should follow her passions.

Initially, she started Plant Ivy Catering with the motto “Better Burgers for the Planet.” With her mother Melinda’s help in 2018, they set up shop under a pop-up outside of Fig at Courtney’s House in Templeton, and at events, serving a plantbased vegetarian and vegan menu.

She became known for serving a tasty variety of burgers featuring the famous meatless Impossible Burger. As word-ofmouth grew, wineries began adding her to their weekend calendars.

With each burger sold, a donation is made to Alternative Neurological Solutions, a non-profit organization that focuses on providing solutions and treatment to people who suffer from neurological issues.

After a successful 2018, an anonymous donor allowed Alvarado to have a food truck built in 2019 by LA Custom Food Trucks, a food truck builder and manufacturer in Southern California.

With the truck ready and the 2020 calendar filling up quickly, it was shaping up to be a good year and then COVID-19 hit.

All they could do was wait. Fortunately, when Fig reopened, they had a spot for the Plant Ivy Food Truck to roll in and open Friday from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., and Satur-

day through Monday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Melinda is proud of what her daughter has accomplished.

“I still haven’t even gotten over it,” Melinda said. “She never gives up. She always has a positive attitude and she wants to get better.”

For more information on Plant Ivy, visit plantivy.net.

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Pentagon just outside Washington, D.C. The news station switched between news anchors trying to explain what we were watching and experiencing. I remember hearing the fear in their voice, not knowing what to say.

No more than 22 minutes later, the South Tower collapsed, 56 minutes after the impact of Flight 175.

A fourth plane was then reported to have crashed in a field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. At this point, I remember hearing the words “we are under attack, this was no accident, we are under a terrorist attack.”

We all watched in horror as people trapped in the North Tower began to jump from the iconic towers that we visited, took photos of, and shaped how we pictured the skyline of New York.

As a nation, we all held our breath and watched, frozen, helpless with tears running down our face. The frantic coverage continued, people running for safety through the streets, not knowing what they were running from while police, firefighters, and first responders continued toward the site and instructing people to get as far away as possible.

Twenty-nine minutes later, the North Tower of the World Trade Center fell, 1 hour and 42 minutes after the initial impact of Flight 11.

The Marriott Hotel at the base of the towers was also destroyed.

Cries, screams, and an unforget-

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positive vote.

AACA Executive Director Bob Bourgault echoed Surber’s comments.

“We are elated. It’s been a bumpy ride,” said Bourgault on Friday morning.

AACA purchased a 3.1-acre property at 1145 Niblick Rd. in 2019 and is working toward relocating to the Paso Robles property in time for the 202122 school year.

The tuition-free public charter school serves just over 300 students in North SLO County.

Roughly 70 percent of its families reside in Paso Robles.

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In other matters, board members approved 6-0 staff moving forward with steps necessary to apply for an in-person teaching waiver for elementary students — TK to fifth grade.

Secondary schools will not be permitted to reopen until the county moves out of the widespread purple tier of the state’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy.

The district sent several surveys to parents, students, and staff on reopening schools. Out of 1,000 parents who responded, 54.4% were very comfortable, and 25% were comfortable but with reservations to return to in-person learning.

Eleven percent of respondents indicated they would not send their children to school if masks are required.

Virtual learning would still be available to anyone who chooses that method.

“Approximately 60% of all teachers, and 45% of elementary teachers, expressed a willingness to return to in-person instruction if safe,” staff reported.

Memorial at World Trade Center Ground Zero on September 12, 2013.

The memorial was dedicated on the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks. Photos by Getty Images.

table sadness filled the air and our hearts as we continued to watch in disbelief of what we just saw.

The reporter, now covered in soot, was now crying as people ran by her. I remember watching her and thinking how brave she was for still being there to tell their stories, feel the impact firsthand, and share it with us. She was our eyes and ears; she and her camera operator helped keep us all connected. I remember her asking people as they ran by if they were okay. I remember people running together, sobbing.

Twenty-two minutes later, five

Pentagon stories fell due to fire that broke out after Flight 77 crashed into it 1 hour and 13 minutes prior.

At that point, all you could see on the TV was lingering grayish soot that covered everyone and papers flying everywhere.

Most of us stayed glued to the screens, trying to get ahold of loved ones that were either on flights or lived in the area to see if they were okay. Phone lines were busy, and you could not get through. I remember being on the phone with my mom and then my dad, who were both in Arizona at the time trying to make

sense of what we had all just seen over the last few hours that felt like an eternity.

Our family finally got ahold of my sisters, who lived back east, later that day.

September 11 ended with the 7 World Trade Center building adjacent to the towers collapsing as a result of the aftermath of the towers falling.

Almost 3,000 people died that day, among them were our family, friends, colleagues, and our everyday heroes.

In 2003 I visited Ground Zero.

Entering lower Manhattan, you

could feel the loss lingering in the City. The chain-linked fence surrounding the area was filled with photos, letters, American flags, flowers, and clothing. Missing posters of loved ones remained, and it felt as if we were walking through a graveyard. I remember how eerily quiet it was for New York and seeing a woman kneeling and crying, while others stood around telling stories of their loved ones they had lost on that tragic day.

I could feel the deep gratitude I had for my little brother, who had become a Marine by that time. As

Almond Acres Charter Academy has been operating in bungalows at Lillian Larsen Elementary School in San Miguel since the 2012-2013 school year through a charter authorized by the San Miguel Joint Union School District. The charter with SMJUSD was good through June 30, 2022.

Bourgault said they hope to break ground on the new campus soon.

“We will have a facility that matches our philosophy,” Bourgault said. “It will be a very collaborative property.”

There was some concern by AACA that its appeal would be denied after the SLO County Office of Education staff report

recommended the board deny it, stating several reasons including the petition did not meet the stands for charter schools set in the California Education Code — “Petitioners are Demonstrably Unlikely to Successfully Implement the Program Set Forth in the Petition” and “The Petition Fails to Contain a Reasonably Comprehensive Description of all 15 Required Elements set forth in Education Code.”

“This very much caught us off guard,” Bourgault said. “We were glad we got the opportunity to provide our side and that the board did their homework. They took into consideration what was said in the report and what was

not being said.”

Surber took the lead on getting the word out about the Sept. 3 vote, contacting several media outlets across various platforms.

AACA did not understand the staff ’s recommendation after the school has been operating successfully for nearly a decade.

“Regarding AACA’s ability (or not) to perform as a successful school or not, the only response to this is that we’ve performed at or above state standards for the past eight years,” Surber said before the County Board of Education meeting.

The appeal was discussed for more than two hours. More than 20 people spoke in support of the

school, including teachers and parents.

Bourgault sensed the board was leaning AACA’s way, but “I wasn’t confident until I heard that third yes and I was elated after the fourth.”

AACA’s petition was before the County Board of Education because the Paso Robles Joint Unified School District School Board took no action on it back on April 28. AACA then submitted its appeal to the County Board of Education on June 18.

If the County Board of Education had denied the appeal, AACA’s future would have been in doubt once its current charter expired in 2022.

Bourgault said relocating to

According to district officials, any teachers who do not want to teach in person will have the option to teach virtually.

The board will vote on the waiver application for in-person learning for elementary students during the Sept.

22.

Trustees approved, 6-0, submitting a plan for in-person services for essential areas of Career Technical Education lab courses. This would include two phases of classes to be offered.

Phase one includes Welding, Journalism 2/3, Early Childhood Education, and Building Trades.

Phase two would include Essential Industry Training and Lab Requirement: Patient Care, Animal Anatomy, and Physiology, Floral Design, and Culinary Arts.

Labs would not be larger than 10 students at a time, maintain 6-foot distancing, and require masks on campus. The lab grades of students who do not wish to participate will not be affected.

The district’s lab proposal will be presented to the County Public Health Department for approval.

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• Paso Robles Wineries Visitor Center SLO Cider and Hog Canyon Brewing Company have space inside but have not opened.

The property is also home to the Lofts at the Paso Market Walk — six modern, well-appointed European rooms and suites.

Just Baked Cake Studio and Bakery is enjoying its Paso Market Walk location.

“It’s been very busy. It’s been exciting,” said owner Libby Ryan. “I think, for the most part, Paso Robles has loved the experience. The outdoor seating area has been amazing. “ M a r k e t Wa l k i s awesome. It has a really good vibe,” Ryan added.

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I closed my eyes, I could remember listening to the news as our troops invaded Iraq earlier that year in March. My brother’s battalion was one of the first in. We went weeks on end without hearing anything from him, and then he would call one of my parents for a brief moment to let them know he was okay.

As I continued to walk around the gated area, I placed my hand on the fence. I thought of the loss of life right where I was standing. I thought of the families, the residents of New York, and our Nation. I thought of our loved ones who joined the military to fight for our freedom, and I thought of our first responders who continued to show up even after they lost members of their crew.

But I also remembered the news correspondent that covered the events of that day. I am grateful to the woman who inspired me throughout her coverage and showed me what real journalism was. She told the people’s story as they lived it without any attempt to interpret in any way. She was vulnerable and honest. She showed care and concern for others, all while being terrified herself.

Nineteen years later, I can still remember it as it was yesterday, and with the turmoil throughout the Nation today, I know we can make through it if we choose to do it together because I watched us do it before.

“It’s an extraordinary tale...of resilience, of survival, of courage, of love.

For me, this is the legacy of 9/11.” Gédéon Naudet

Almond Acres Charter Academy started the current school year with distance learning.

Photo courtesy of AACA

Paso Robles will allow AACA to serve more of the North County than it did.

“This is a whole new beautiful next chapter for us,” Bourgault said.

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