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Grover Beach residents on either end of building heights measure run for City Council

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resh faces may appear on the Grover Beach City Council if, as candidates claim, 1st District City Councilmember Robert Robert is not planning to run for reelection.

The candidate nomination period ends Aug. 7, and if the current council member doesn’t pull papers for his seat before then, the deadline extends to Aug. 12. Robert didn’t respond to New Times’ requests for comment.

Kelvin Coveduck, a vocal supporter of the controversial building heights measure on the November ballot, hopes to see his own name on that ballot too.

The 65-year-old retired radiographer filed his candidate intention statement on July 16 after learning about Robert’s decision to step away from reelection.

“He was on Facebook, and decided to run, and then he pulled all his information off Facebook, and so I wanted to clarify that position because I had told him a couple months ago that I would not run against him as an incumbent,” Coveduck said. “We have our disagreements, but I felt he was a good City Council member.”

If all candidates qualify, Coveduck will face off against PG&E Principal Program Manager Shilo Terek for the 1st District seat. A third candidate, Rebecca Larsen, filed a candidate intention statement, but she told New Times she won’t be running because of a medical issue.

Larsen, a registered Democrat, said she’d back Coveduck and Grover Beach mayoral candidate and Planning Commissioner David Swift.

“Even though politically we’re [Larsen and Coveduck] not on the same party, I do believe parties need to be put aside for city issues,” she said.

Terek reportedly has support from existing City Council members. She told New Times that some of the council members encouraged her to run for the 1st District seat after she unsuccessfully attempted to become a planning commissioner this year.

“They were also under the impression that Robert did not intend to run,” she said.

Terek, 42, said she would disclose the names of her endorsers as her campaign progresses. Her campaign website features the grand opening of Monarch Grove Winery, which she celebrated with 2nd District City Councilmember Jules Tuggle.

Tuggle has also filed papers to run for reelection and could run against Allen Thompson, if he qualifies, for the 2nd District seat. Thompson was involved in a settlement with the city for not paying

transient occupancy taxes for two years while he ran a vacation rental.

Terek and Coveduck are on opposite sides in terms of support for Measures A-26 and F-26— resolutions requiring the city clerk position to be elected rather than appointed and limiting building heights while setting aside space in a mixed-use development for commercial use, respectively.

While Coveduck and the Save Grover citizens group championed the measures, Terek is against them.

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identification of a promising new location that appears well-suited to support continued safe, convenient HHW [household hazardous waste] services for the community,” Del Giorgio told New Times in an email. “Negotiations are currently underway, and additional details will be shared once agreements are finalized and approved.”

Although a new location has been identified, residents will need to rely on other household hazardous waste facilities while the replacement site is developed. County residents can continue disposing of household hazardous waste free of charge at facilities in San Luis Obispo, Templeton, Paso Robles, and Nipomo, with a limit of 15 gallons or 125 pounds per visit.

Del Giorgio noted that residents should not throw hazardous materials into curbside trash or recycling bins during the transition.

“Even during the transition period, it is important to remember that HHW should always be kept

The Morro Bay Household Hazardous Waste Facility will permanently close at its current location on July 25 as the San Luis Obispo County Integrated Waste Management Authority (IWMA) works to relocate the service to a new North Coast site.

The facility, located at Morro Bay’s former wastewater treatment plant, must move because the property is slated for demolition. Residential dropoff services will continue through July 25 before operations cease at the site.

Since announcing the closure in June, the company has completed what IWMA Management Analyst Sasha Del Giorgio described as “an extensive review of more than a dozen potential sites in Cayucos, Morro Bay, and Los Osos.”

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Her platform advocates for protecting and maintaining the city’s water infrastructure and improving investment in roads, sidewalks, pedestrian safety, and the overall traffic flow.

“One of the things that’s been a mantra of mine for a long time is: Be kind, be curious, and be brave,” Terek said. “Those are phrases that don’t only just sound catchy, but I truly try to live my life, personally and professionally, focused on those things. I believe that authenticity really matters and that our residents deserve leaders who are genuine, transparent, and true to their values.”

Coveduck also has issues on his mind beyond the building heights measure—though he admitted he wouldn’t have run for City Council were it not for concerns about the changing Grover Beach skyline.

If he wins the seat, he wants to find a replacement building site for the Grover Beach Police Department and improve transparency in water bills.

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NEW FACES Retiree Kelvin Coveduck, 65, (left) could face PG&E employee Shilo Terek, 42, (right) in the race to be Grover Beach’s next 1st District representative if they both qualify as candidates.

She pointed to the city’s risk of being out of compliance with state housing laws if the building heights measure passes.

“My concern is that the initiative creates permanent citywide restrictions that reduce flexibility for future officials and residents,” she said of F-26. “State housing requirements continue to evolve, and I believe that Grover Beach needs the ability to evaluate projects on their individual merits rather than being constrained by a blanket statement or any kind of limitations that aren’t easily adjusted.”

Terek is also opposed to the measure about the city clerk’s position. She believes the clerk should be hired as an employee after a thorough application and interview process.

“For example, if someone has a water bill that’s $30 to use the piping to the street, they’re charged $60,” he said. “It doesn’t differentiate that if you have two dwellings.”

Coveduck has also vowed not to accept donations from builders and developers, adding that his campaign will be self-funded and free from political donations.

“I attended probably 90 percent of the Planning Commission meetings and the City Council meetings for the last year,” he said. “I feel that although I don’t have any official political experience, I have real-time experience. … I think it’s important that people who are ordinary citizens get involved.” ∆ —Bulbul Rajagopal out of curbside trash and recycling bins,” she said.

“Items such as batteries, paint, pesticides, cleaners, sharps, and fluorescent bulbs require special handling to ensure safety and protect recycling systems.”

The agency is also encouraging residents to use retailer take-back programs for products such as household batteries, fluorescent bulbs, sharps, latex paint, and motor oil.

“Residents are strongly encouraged to take any of the items listed in our press release back to any local stores that sell those items, since that is a convenient and free option for residents to use,” Del Giorgio said, adding that the IWMA is also working with retailers to expand collection opportunities.

For residents who cannot immediately dispose of hazardous waste, Del Giorgio said many materials can be safely stored at home.

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News July 21 meeting. “Opening additional shelter beds, opening additional capacity reduces improvements will still be required before unsheltered homelessness.” the new facility can open, Del Giorgio said Bourne is referring to the 3 percent the agency has already assembled “a highly increase in the number of sheltered homeless qualified team” that can begin work once the people compared to 2025. Data from the site is acquired.

Homeless Services Division showed the She said that preparation “will help ensure proportion of sheltered homeless individuals a smooth and timely transition to the new has been increasing since 2022, going from facility.”

20 percent that year to 40 percent in 2026.

In the meantime, the IWMA is also The number of unsheltered people, on the planning one-time hazardous waste other hand, has been declining since 2022, collection events for the North Coast and dropping from 80 percent that year to 60 surrounding communities while work on the percent in 2026. permanent site continues.

“This convergence of the two lines —Chloë Hodge indicates progress in the system that is as intended,” Bourne said.

Point-in-Time Count shows working Unsheltered means a state of living in drop in SLO County’s anything that isn’t an indoor space meant for overall homelessness human habitation.

San Luis Obispo County’s total number of This year, the county was able to validate homeless individuals decreased by 5 percent trends against other community data like since 2024, according to the finalized 2026 the Homeless Management Information Point-in-Time Count.

System quarterly dashboard that collects Required by the U.S. Department of information on housing and services Housing and Urban Development (HUD), provided to the homeless and those at risk the Point-in-Time Count is a snapshot of of being unhoused across the county.

PHOTO COURTESY OF CITY OF SLO Countywide, veteran homelessness decreased by 47 percent, but the rate of homeless youth ages between 18 and 24 slightly increased.

Homelessness fluctuated in the city of SLO. While total homelessness went down from 512 in 2024 to 503 in 2026, the sheltered count rose from 202 to 230 people. The unsheltered count dropped from 310 to TEAMWORK More than 260 volunteers surveyed homeless individuals 273 people. across SLO County on Jan. 26 during the Point-in-Time Count. Their Forty-five percent findings helped identify trends over the years; most recently overall of tallied homeless homelessness has dropped in the county by 5 percent. people resided in SLO, while 34 percent, 18 homelessness over a single day that takes percent, and 3 percent of counted homeless place every other year. The 2026 survey people living across North County, South occurred on Jan. 26, recording 1,118 people County, and the coastal region, respectively. experiencing homelessness that day.

SLO Homelessness Response Manager “Considering the decrease in overall Daisy Wiberg told council members that homelessness, it is also important to note the Welcome Home Village and the Beacon that we saw an increase in the count of Studios project could lead to a decrease in the sheltered individuals locally,” Kate Bourne number of unsheltered people. with the county’s Department of Social “Welcome Home Village is set to open Services told the SLO City Council at its soon, which will house people on the Bob NEWS from page 4

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Studios project is scheduled to open next The Templeton Community Services summer or fall, and that’ll be 79 new units.”

District is governed by a five-member The city is also trying to improve elected board that oversees water, encampment response that ensures staff offer wastewater, fire and emergency services, services to the homeless first and coordinate parks and recreation, solid waste, with the specialized Community Action drainage, and street lighting for roughly Team (CAT) and the Mobile Crisis Unit 8,000 residents.

(MCU).

Mortensen, who moved to Templeton According to the city’s July 22 press release, in 2019 after living in San Luis Obispo, SLO plans on reinforced coordination was appointed to the board after serving with county Behavioral Health and embed on district committees, including the clinicians with the CAT and MCU teams administration and finance committee. in response to high levels of serious mental This marks the first time he’ll appear on the illness, substance use disorders, and domestic ballot. violence reflected in the Point-in-Time “I figured I would want to remain on Count. the board and continue SLO Tenants Union the work I’m doing up in member Barry Price told city Templeton,” Mortensen officials at the meeting that told New Times.

Send any news the county’s presentation He currently serves as or story tips to of the count failed to a backup representative to news@newtimesslo.com. explore why many people the North Coast Advisory are unhoused, adding that Council, participates in the there’s a “disturbing increase” in the number district’s fire committee, and serves on its of working people, families, young adults, water and wastewater advisory committee. and children experiencing homelessness.

Mortensen said one of Templeton’s “We’d like to know how many of these greatest strengths is its close-knit people were formerly housed and lost their atmosphere. homes due to eviction or inability to pay “We go to the parks a lot; we go to the rent,” Price said. “I’ll just remind council concerts in the park, the farmers market that prevention is the most cost-effective on Saturdays,” he said. “The walkability of and human-centered solution. We can help being in downtown Templeton is absolutely keep people in their existing homes and amazing.” off the streets by enacting no-fault eviction Nowinski, a retired Caltrans protections.” transportation engineer who has lived —Bulbul Rajagopal in Templeton for about eight years, said his decision to run grew out of years of Two seats open as attending district meetings and serving on Templeton CSD election citizen committees, including the Measure A oversight committee and the district’s approaches former sports and recreation committee.

Two candidates entered the race for the “I’d like to be more involved,” Nowinski Templeton Community Services District said.

“It’s something that I can do now that board of directors, with two seats up for I’m retired.” election in the Nov. 3 general election.

He said he also hopes contested elections According to the San Luis Obispo encourage greater public participation.

County Elections Division’s unofficial “I thought I’ll put my name in just to give candidate list, incumbent Eric Mortensen people a chance to know there’s other people and newcomer William Nowinski have out there,” he said. “If there’s three names filed nomination papers to run for the two and you vote for two, at least people have a available seats. choice.”

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ince 1987, New Times has insisted that you, too, can become a published writer. In our annual 55 Fiction contest, we ask would-be authors to send us their tiny stories and cross their fingers. In 55 words or fewer, weave a tale full of emotion, description, and surprise. Give us characters and a story arc. It’s tough to do, but some folks have a real knack for it. Others, … not so much.

What started as a local contest has grown into one that receives stories from all over the world. This year’s entries are cheeky, absurd, mysterious, and dangerous. They tell us about life, love, rage, sadness, fantasy, and more. With six judges, we did our darndest to pick the best of the best.

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There once was a 55 contest.

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The stronger her courage, the shorter the verbiage.

With great trepidation, she damned hesitation.

Not word too absurd and becoming perturbed.

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Childhood Friend

After school I walk home with my best friend.

I’ve been in love with him since we were 7, but he only sees me as a friend.

“I have a crush on someone,” he says.

“Oh.” I look down. It hurts too much to hear.

“I’m thinking of telling them soon.”

“When?”

“Right about now.”

Douglas Perkins Ayase, Japan

Married Life at Middle Age

Honey— Have you seen the here it is.

I can’t find the I found it.

What did you do with the never mind.

Can you help me with got it.

Where did you put the there it is.

Can you I’ll do it.

I can’t I did it.

Where did I put the whatever.

Robert Pavlik San Luis Obispo

A Lost Boy

I work for the skies. I retrieve lost things from the human world and display them as constellations, in hopes that when you look up, you will remember.

Today, on my first month at work, a small you appeared in my arms. Beaten, stitched, frail, and bony. Gently, I place you on the Orion Belt.

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The Sun Called in Sick

Morro Bay in July. The sun stumbled in around 2. Late. Hungover. Took one look, decided it wasn’t worth it. Left the mess untouched.

The fog clocked in early. Didn’t speak. Didn’t blink. Covered everything. Like it always does.

Knows the routine. Hides the evidence. Never asks for thanks.

Knows you don’t mean it.

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This is a True Story

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Conscious

They taught us memory’s proof of one’s self, so I trusted mine completely. I remembered my childhood home, my mother’s voice, the dog we adopted in third grade. Then the doctor showed me the file: implanted history, assigned upbringing, fabricated records. “We test identity stability,” they said. I asked who “we” were. They didn’t answer.

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Minecraft

I went to the store, bought Minecraft, and headed home.

I stole some money from an old man and ran into a pack of wolves. I killed a few sheep that got in my way. I burned a village and smiled as smoke drifted into the sky.

Eventually I got home. And installed Minecraft.

Douglas Perkins Ayase, Japan

Death to Danny

Me and Danny, Danny and I. Comrade in Canada, until his demise.

Stabbed in the heart and slashed in the eyes.

His viper corpse dropped, lifeless where he lies.

I didn’t weep, I didn’t cry.

I simply smiled and dropped the knife.

Buried his body in packs of ice.

Me and Danny, Danny and I. Jayden Hawkins Glendale Heights, Illinois

Torture

I was bound and tied to the icy chamber.

Pummeled by the wrath of Poseidon, I struggled to break free.

I yelled and cried, but all they did was laugh at me.

Mocked me for my distress, feeding off my pain.

I looked up with pleading eyes.

“It’s just a bath, Max,” my owner said.

Eduardo Mendez Vernon Hills, Illinois

All the Better to Eat You With

The girl didn’t look up as she set her basket down.

“I saw a wolf today!” Granny smiled as the girl continued. “And I’ve been reading about predators.

Did you know there’s a spider that eats its mother after it’s born? Well, I followed its example, but I’m still hungry. That’s why I came here.”

Tommy Millard Prairie Village, Kansas

Drifting

Ray’s wife was resting peacefully in bed.

She had Neptune-blue eyes, calm waves through a storm. She was his lifeline.

But it was getting late, so he let go of her hand.

He watched the waves still on the monitor. White coats murmured as she drifted away forever.

And the ocean filled his eyes.

Kaima Akpuokwe Aurora, Illinois

In the Beginning

I was walking Brad, my pit bull, when I saw God in the park.

Lanky with straggly gray hair.

“I’m God,” He yelled.

Nearby, a teenage girl in tree pose locked eyes with Him and smiled.

“God conquers all,” He shouted.

Brad bared his teeth, growling.

God was no dummy: He turned and sprinted away.

Jon Slotnick Atascadero

Oro

They came from everywhere to see it shine in the light, glistening with a golden-yellow hue that shone with endless possibility. One by one, we each got to hold it, raising it up to the sky and imagining the life we could build with it. Just think of how sweet the tamales would be. Elote.

Aaron Izek Burbank

Status Quo

The day after seemed like a normal one until …

Coffee made him sleep, Food made him hungry, Sun made him cold and pale, Air made him gasp, Work made him happy, Music made him frown, and sex made him sad.

Then she made him cry, and he sighed in relief.

Colin Jones SLO

Generations

“I saw you steal those cigarettes,” the old lady said to the young thief blowing smoke rings outside the 7-Eleven.

“Yeah, well thanks for not snitching on me.”

“I still might,” she said.

“Go ahead, but you’d better do it fast ’cause those Butterfinger bars you shoved up your sleeves are melting fast.”

Catherine Gardner Arch Cape, Oregon

Husbandry

She cried for days after the men took away the child they had forced her to bear. She thrashed against the cold metal bars, which had imprisoned her from the moment her body was able to produce babies, tears rolling down her cheeks.

Later, men attached cups to her underside, sucking milk from her teats.

T.S. Cummins Shanghai, China

‘Mondays’

“Mondays, amirite?” he asks, sitting down at his workstation.

“Mondays,” she replies.

“Think we’ll see a change today?”

“Not likely.”

“In that case, I’m taking my break.”

He floats to the aft section of their workspace, pulls a lever, and disappears out the air lock.

“Mondays,” she sighs, unbuckling her safety harness and letting go.

Nick Coughlin Paso Robles

A Pretty Penny

“Honey, the funds are running out quickly.”

He hummed distractedly. “I know, Viv, it’ll be fine.”

She frowned, her eye twitching, then sighed. Her arms came to hug his neck. “I wish you would have taken this seriously.”

He paused. “Would have?”

Her arms tightened, sweetly. “Your heart will sell for a pretty penny, Honey.”

Zoë Jester Mundelein, Illinois

A Healthy, Organic Diet

For three decades, Bennett weathered total isolation. He swallowed filtered rainwater, coaxed bruised vegetables from barren dirt, and avoided human touch. All to outlast the flesh-rotting global plague. Safe inside his sanctuary, he grinned, sinking his teeth into a succulent, homegrown tomato.

It lodged deep.

There was no one left to perform the Heimlich.

Karen Lun Morro Bay

Shock Till you Drop

Bound to his chair, Teddy awaited the moment that they flipped the lever and stopped his heart.

Trembling hands. Shallow breaths. Over the machine’s clicking and whirring, he screamed, “Please, I don’t want to die!”

As he strained in his seat, a bellowing voice said, “Please keep your hands and feet inside at all times!”

Ethan Lozada League City, Texas

The Antagonistic Antics of Giant Militants

My home was crumbling. Cries filled the city as buildings tumbled.

Evacuations had begun, soldiers guiding the stampede. We scurried to gather anything we could carry before the monsters returned.

We flooded out to human laughter and blinding daylight. Looking back, I watched giant children’s shoes deal the final blow, dooming any ants still inside.

Isabella Pearce League City, Texas

Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow

My sister Evangeline and I hold hands on the porch.

Nuclear flames rain down on our neighborhood.

Evangeline is silent, adrift in her autism. The only word she has ever said is, “Tomorrow.”

The Stygian blaze consumes Daddy’s Honda.

We are alone.

Death is flicking at us.

“Today,” Evangeline says, finally speaking her second word.

PR Lee Columbia, Maryland

Refrigerator Art Tells All

Recently divorced, empty nester, untethered. Andie surveyed her sterile refrigerator. The old one captured her life: kids’ art, vacation magnets, myriad photos, emergency numbers. Unlike social media, a refrigerator reveals the owner’s true essence. Andie’s Betty Ford roommate shared an affirmation card: Positivity Radiates from Me like F***ing Sunshine. New fridge. It’s a start.

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Since 2009, Kidical Mass—a parade of locals Following helmet fittings, she sometimes gives away extra gear like lights. Then she of all ages—has taken to the streets of SLO heads to the front of the pack and leads the on bikes of all kinds. There are seasoned ride.

BMX riders able to perform tricks, younger “We set off on our journey together, and I have ones on balance bikes, and even toddlers a speaker and a flag,” she said. “We rock it out, secured onto their parents’ bikes. and we ride through the streets having a good “It’s a family-friendly group bike ride that teaches safe cycling skills to parents and children time representing safe cycling for families.”

Education is as important as safety. with the goal of empowering them to be cyclists Valentine stressed that bicycling is an activity in their communities,” Bike SLO County that’s accessible to most people. She believes Education Coordinator Julia Valentine said. cycling boils down to a way for people to get The wheels for Kidical Mass first turned around their community, and not just be in Eugene, Oregon, in 2008. Families put the perceived as a hobby or a workout. event together to celebrate Ted White—the “Oftentimes, when Americans think about creator of the 1992 bike culture documentary cycling, they think about road cyclists that Return of the Scorcher—coming to town.

The documentary captured pedicab designer are riding together in their fancy outfits on their $10,000 bikes,” she said. “Our mandate George Bliss calling a backlog of cyclists at is we want to embed cycling as an alternative traffic intersections “critical mass.” The name mode of transportation into our local caught on to describe a group of cyclists community. Cyclists and drivers alike.” pedaling together down any given route.

Kidical Mass doesn’t have a minimum age Riffing on that phrase, Kidical Mass requirement but asks parents to sign a waiver has since spread across the country, often if they’re bringing kids along. All levels of morphing into “bike buses” where people bicycles are welcome too. Valentine just asks organize rides to keep kids safe while biking all attendees to arrive with a good attitude. to and from school.

“Some Kidical Mass in other parts of the Valentine has witnessed toddlers who participated in some of SLO’s first Kidical Mass country, I’ve heard that kids with training trips grow into teenagers and young adults who wheels or balance bikes are discouraged from coming, but we’re kind of an equal-opportunity ride their bikes together around the city.

Kidical Mass group,” she said with a laugh. “If “You build some confidence in young children, they’re going to take that with them you got some wheels under you, we say, ‘Come into their older years and older school years,” on down, we’re ready to host.’” she said. “What’s more joyful than being a 10-year-old on your bike riding to school?

Fast fact Hardly anything.”

• Kick off back-to-school fun at the SLO SLO’s Kidical Mass usually takes place County Public Libraries Extravaganza on the third Thursday of every month event on Aug. 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at from April through October. Diminishing Cuesta College. Sponsored by the county attendance made organizers wonder if the Library Foundation and Friends of the program should be retired for a while, but Library, the celebration includes carnival the May gathering in Los Osos drew 100 games, a treasure hunt, and meet-ups with people. That success compelled Kidical Mass characters like the storybook dragon from to return to Los Osos in July.

Dragons Love Tacos. A scheduled music event The next ride will kick off at 6 p.m. on and a magic show will also be held at the Aug. 20 at SLO’s Mitchell Park. Sign-ups Harold J. Miossi Cultural aren’t required. Interested and Performing Arts participants can track Center. Visit slolibrary.org upcoming dates on for the complete calendar. ∆ Instagram @bikeslocounty Send business and show up for scheduled and nonprofit information to Reach Staff Writer Bulbul trips. strokes@newtimesslo.com.

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BY SHASHIKA HEWAVITHARANA

Innovation meets the field

Cal Poly’s research helps ensure a healthy future for California strawberries

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hen people bring home a carton of California strawberries, they probably aren’t thinking about plant diseases, soil health, or the students spending long days collecting samples in a field.

As a plant pathologist, I do.

Because behind every strawberry is years of research, countless hours of fieldwork, and a shared commitment to finding better ways to grow food. Every improvement we make today helps ensure that future generations can continue enjoying fresh, healthy strawberries while responsibly caring for our natural resources.

That is why the work happening at Cal Poly’s Strawberry Center matters.

The Strawberry Center is unlike most research programs. It is where science meets the realities of farming. Students, faculty, engineers, and California strawberry growers work side by side to tackle the challenges that will shape the future of agriculture—from emerging plant diseases and water efficiency to soil health, automation, and new strawberry varieties that can thrive under changing conditions.

What makes this work so valuable is that it that consumers may never think about doesn’t stop in the laboratory. but that affect every berry they purchase.

Ideas are tested where they matter How can we identify a soilborne pathogen most: in commercial strawberry fields, before it damages a crop? How can stronger under real growing conditions, alongside strawberry varieties naturally withstand the growers who understand these disease? How can farmers use water more challenges firsthand. Research only efficiently? How can new technologies creates value when it leads to practical improve precision while supporting the solutions farmers can confidently adopt. people who grow our food?

That partnership is what makes the These aren’t academic exercises.

Strawberry Center so unique.

They’re questions that For decades, California influence food security, strawberry growers, through environmental stewardship, the California Strawberry farm productivity, and the Send us your Commission, have invested long-term sustainability of views and opinion to in research because they California agriculture. letters@newtimesslo.com. know farming requires Our students are central to constant innovation. Their this work. Undergraduate and commitment has created an graduate researchers aren’t environment where scientists and growers simply learning science from a textbook— learn from one another, where Cal Poly they’re helping generate new knowledge. They students gain learn-by-doing experience work alongside growers, collect field data, solving real-world problems, and where evaluate emerging technologies, and develop discoveries move quickly from research plots the critical thinking skills needed to solve into commercial fields. tomorrow’s agricultural challenges.

As researchers, we investigate questions One of the most rewarding parts of my job

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is watching those students become future leaders and our collaborators.

I’m especially encouraged by the growing number of women pursuing careers in agricultural science. Across the Strawberry Center, women serve as faculty members, graduate researchers, laboratory leaders, and technical specialists who are advancing plant science and sustainable farming. Their leadership strengthens both our research today and the future of agriculture.

Ultimately, the Strawberry Center is about much more than strawberries.

It’s about ensuring that future generations have access to safe, nutritious food grown with care. It’s about preparing the next generation of scientists and agricultural leaders. And it’s about demonstrating what is possible when universities, researchers, and California strawberry growers work together with a shared commitment to continuous improvement.

The next time you enjoy California strawberries, I hope you’ll remember that behind every berry is a community of farmers, students, researchers, and innovators working every day to build a healthier, more sustainable future for the food we all depend on. ∆ Dr. Hewavitharana leads the Cal Poly Strawberry Center’s Plant Pathology Program.

LETTERS Vote for change: democratic socialists, progressives, independents, prairie populists

Was Dwight Eisenhower a communist?

As a Republican president in 1956, he ran on a platform of expansion of Social Security; federal assistance for construction of hospitals; increased federal aid for medical care of the needy; and the creation of a Department of Health, Education, and Welfare. And an immigration policy that provided a haven for oppressed peoples, based on equality of treatment and free from “discrimination between racial, nationality, and religious groups.”

For at least 45 years, though, the Republican Party’s main policy has been cutting taxes for the wealthy, getting rid of regulations that corporations don’t like, and telling us all that this will result in prosperity for everyone. It was marketed and sold to America by none other than Ronald Reagan himself.

Instead, we have the greatest wealth inequality in the history of the country, billionaires prancing around onstage with chainsaws bragging about cutting “waste, fraud, and abuse,” and the top 0.1 percent—roughly 340,000 people—holding nearly $23 trillion of the nation’s wealth. Republicans in Congress are now telling Americans that we can no longer afford Medicare and Social Security.

Ordinary people across the country are saying, “enough,” and running for office, calling for an end to corruption, making the rich pay their fair share, and making housing and health care affordable. Republicans call them communists.

If you want an America that works for everyone, find a few of these candidates and support them. Write some postcards, do some calling, or make a small donation.

You can call them communists or call them democratic socialists, progressives,

independents, prairie populists, or Democrats. Maybe even call them 1956 Republicans. Let’s call them members of Congress.

Alison Jones Baywood-Los Osos

Who decides what the public gets to hear?

San Luis Obispo County’s July 30 event, Diablo Canyon 2045: Local and Statewide Implications, is being promoted as an informational session. But an informational session should present more than one side of an issue.

The announced speakers include an economist who previously supported extending Diablo Canyon’s operation and PG&E representatives discussing the plant’s safety, seismic monitoring, and operations.

Missing are independent experts who question the economic case for keeping Diablo Canyon open through 2045, including analysts from the Environmental Working Group and The Utility Reform Network (TURN), whose research estimates extension costs could reach $20 billion to $45 billion.

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Also absent are independent voices on seismic risk, public health, radioactive waste, and environmental impacts.

Perhaps most surprising, San Luis Obispo Mothers for Peace—an organization that has monitored Diablo Canyon for more than 50 years through licensing proceedings, environmental reviews, and independent radiation monitoring—was not invited to participate.

The county has also announced a panel of representatives from education, business, labor, and other sectors but has not identified who they are. Taxpayers deserve to know

who will be speaking before the event takes place.

No one is arguing against holding a public forum. We welcome it. But if the county truly wants to educate rather than persuade, it should broaden the panel to include qualified independent experts representing environmental, consumer, public health, seismic, and economic perspectives.

A public forum should inform—not advocate.

Molly Johnson

Templeton

Opinion

THE SHREDDER

Wasted

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isposing of hazardous wastes is kind of a bitch. You gotta load the hazardous waste into your vehicle without spilling it all over, drive to a facility that accepts it also without spilling, and show an ID as proof of residency. The SLO County Integrated Waste Management Authority allows residential addresses to dispose of up to 15 gallons or 125 pounds per visit at no cost … except your time and trouble. Sadly, it’s common for households to take the easy—and highly illegal—way out and dump waste down the drain.

According to a study by the nonprofit LR Foundation, “More than 2 in 5 households globally (41 percent) dispose of their waste in an uncontrolled manner.”

Obviously, communities should make it as easy as possible to dispose of hazardous waste, so it seems kind of crazy that Morro Bay is shuttering its current Household Hazardous Waste Facility before securing a new location. The facility has been accepting hazardous waste for 25 years, but it’s located at the former wastewater treatment plant that’s slated for demolition.

Integrated Waste Management plans to eventually open a new location in the area, but when and where remains a mystery. In the meantime, North Coast residents should travel to facilities in San Luis Obispo, Nipomo, Templeton, or Paso Robles to dispose of their waste. Seeing as how 40 percent of households find it too troublesome

been a vocal supporter of the measure to limit building heights. In fact, it’s almost the only reason he’s running. Robert Robert, the current 1st District council member, supposedly isn’t running for reelection, to dispose of waste according to Coveduck, though Bob-Bob properly now, how’s didn’t respond to New Times’ request for this suspension of confirmation. nearby services going “He was on Facebook and decided to run, to affect coastal and then he pulled all his information off residents and their communities?

Facebook, and so I wanted to clarify that Glug, glug, glug. position because I had told him a couple In unrelated news, on July 21, the SLO Fire months ago that I would not run against him Department had to respond to a hazardous as an incumbent,” Coveduck said of Rob-Rob. materials incident at an unnamed business “We have our disagreements, but I felt he was in the 3200 block of Broad Street. Apparently, a good City Council member.” a customer brought in items to sell including Playing nice? What’s going on down there, a container he or she thought contained silver, Grover Beach? but when opened, silver liquid poured out. The However, Coveduck decided to throw his customer and business employee attempted hat into the ring when he realized that if to clean it up before realizing it was toxic, Bert-Bert wasn’t going to run, Shilo Terek elemental mercury. Whoops! It’s all fun and would run unopposed. Terek, 42, is a PG&E games until we’ve completely poisoned our principal program manager and an opponent environment, eh? At the time of this writing, of the building heights measure. Build, baby, the building was red tagged as hazmat workers build! needed to clean up the tiny spill and make “My concern is that the initiative creates sure toxic mercury vapors weren’t present. permanent citywide restrictions that reduce Speaking of toxic, the Grover Beach flexibility for future officials and residents,” “skyscraper” battle continues, and the next Terek said. “State housing requirements battleground is the upcoming November continue to evolve, and I believe that Grover election where two candidates for the 1st Beach needs the ability to evaluate projects District City Council seat are squaring off on their individual merits rather than being over a proposed building constrained by a blanket height ordinance on the statement or any kind of ballot, which if passed limitations that aren’t easily would put the city out of adjusted.”

Send us your compliance with California For his part, Coveduck, views and opinion to state law.

65, said his campaign would letters@newtimesslo.com.

Kelvin Coveduck has be self-funded and won’t

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accept money from businesses and builders.

The retired radiographer is also running on more transparency.

“For example, if someone has a water bill that’s $30 to use the piping to the street, they’re charged $60. It doesn’t differentiate that if you have two dwellings,” he noted.

Sounds shady.

Speaking of shadiness and lack of transparency, what’s going on with local real estate kingpin John King of King Ventures and the pending RICO lawsuits against him?

These are the kinds of legal travails that make being super rich seem un-fun.

RICO stands for the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, a federal law that in the cases against King seek civil financial penalties for acts performed by an ongoing criminal organization. Criminal?

Racketeering? Yikes!

The lawsuits were brought by Wolverine Endeavors VIII LLC and Coronitas Holdings LLC, two creditors that claim they’re owed more than $20 million by King and his associates. They’re accusing King and his companies of ongoing fraud designed to protect his family’s assets from being seized by legitimate creditors.

King’s son, JG King; King’s late wife, Carole King; and King’s business partner and fellow developer, Rob Rossi; as well as King’s lawyer, Paul Metchik, are among those named in the suit. They deny any wrongdoing.

Don’t pop your corn quite yet, though. The trial doesn’t start until July 27, 2027. ∆ The Shredder must be disposed of responsibly.

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BY GREGORY SIRAGUSA Morro Bay photographer Gregory Siragusa transforms dawns, harbors, oceans, cities, mountains, and sunsets into meditations on beauty and existence.

Through July 29, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.

(805) 772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare. com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay. GALLERY AT MARINA SQUARE PRESENTS MIXED MEDIA & PAPER ARTS BY HOPE MYERS Hand crafted journals, bookmarks, books, paper works, mixed media, watercolors and jewelry are on display in the Gallery’s Craft Atelier Space. Through July 29, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. (805) 772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay. MORRO BAY COMEDY NIGHT See comedian Chris Cruz give a stellar performance here in SLO County. Chris has been a comedian for 14 years and performs all over the country sharing his Latino upbringing and relationship advice. July 31, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Free. my805tix.com. The Nauti Anchor Bar, 2940 Main Street, Morro Bay. THE PLEIN AIR TEAM Acrylic artist, Nancy Lynn, and husband, watercolorist, Robert

New Times and the Sun now share their community listings for a complete Central Coast calendar running from SLO County through northern Santa Barbara County. Submit events online by logging in with your Google, Facebook, or Twitter account at newtimesslo.com. You may also email calendar@newtimesslo. com. Deadline is one week before the issue date on Thursdays. Submissions are subject to editing and approval. Contact Calendar Editor Angie Stevens directly at astevens@newtimesslo.com.

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Fleming, have an ongoing show of originals and giclee prints of Morro Bay and local birds. ongoing (805) 772-9955. Seven Sisters Gallery, 601 Embarcadero Ste. 8, Morro Bay, sevensistersgalleryca.com.

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INTERMEDIATE BOOKMAKING : LINK STITCH JOURNALS Create one or two hand-bound journals using the versatile link-stitch binding. Learn optional suminagashi and paste paper decoration techniques. The class is beginner friendly; all experience levels are welcome. July 26, 1-5 p.m. $100.

Fieldwork, 5880 Entrada Ave, Atascadero, (971) 645-2481, fieldworkart.org.

INTERMEDIATE SILVERSMITHING: RETICULATED RING BAND Learn the art of reticulation to make a ring band.

Choose all silver or silver with 14k Gold Trim for mixed metal technique. July 25, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $165-$300. (805) 464-2564. fieldworkart.org. Fieldwork, 5880 Entrada Ave, Atascadero.

INTERMEDIATE SILVERSMITHING: WIRE CUFF BRACELET Pick your stone and bezel to make your own, unique OOAK wire cuff bracelet. Experience is required. Participants should first take the Fieldwork Ring Stackers and/or Stone Stetting class first. Aug. 1, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $200. (805) 464-2564. fieldworkart.org.

Fieldwork, 5880 Entrada Ave, Atascadero.

MATILDA THE MUSICAL Don’t miss Matilda the Musical! at Templeton Performing Arts Center. This awardwinning musical promises an inspiring theatrical experience for audiences of all ages. July 31, 7:30-9 p.m., Aug. 1, 2-4 p.m. and Aug. 2, 2-4 p.m. $15 - $40.

(805) 712-1224. winecountrytheatre.org/.

Templeton Performing Arts Center, 1200 S. Main St., Templeton.

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“CRAFT”ERNOON AT ART CENTRAL Art Central would like to open their gallery doors to artists who need workspace!

Bring your own supplies and try out some sample supplies too. July 31, 4-6 p.m. Free. (805) 747-4200. artcentralslo. com. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

“ONE VISIT” POTTERY CLASS This is a great class if you are looking to try out pottery! Throw on the wheel or paint pre-made pottery. Get a student discount with a valid school ID. Fridays, 6-7:30 p.m. $75. (805) 896-6197. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, anamcre.com.

ALL AGES SCULPTING WITH JOHN ROULLARD John a retired school teacher who patiently guides potters of all ages to sculpt and work on details and design.

Saturdays, 1:30-3 p.m. $40. anamcre.com.

Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

ALL LEVELS POTTERY CLASSES Anam Cre is a pottery studio in SLO that offers a variety of classes. This specific class is open to any level. Teachers are present for questions, but the class feels more like an open studio time for potters.

Thursdays, 6-8 p.m. $40. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, anamcre.com.

ARTIST RIKI SCHUMACHER AT ART CENTRAL GALLERY Schumacher’s work is pensive and introspective, inspiring one to take a solitary walk on a cloudy day. Wander in to reflect on her “delicious, wistful landscapes.”

Mondays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sundays, 12-4 p.m. Free. (805) 747-4200. artcentralslo.com/gallery-artists/. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

BEYOND THE BASICS OF WATERCOLOR WITH VIRGINIA MACK This is a class for those who love imagining ways to further their visual expressions. A watercolorbased course, but one that branches out into other media. Mondays, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $35 per class. (805) 7474200. artcentralslo.com. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

BUILD A JUNKBOT WORKSHOP WITH JUNKGIRLS Build your own one-of-akind JunkBot using vintage and found objects, then assemble, personalize, name it, and receive a hand-stamped brass tag to complete your creation.

Aug. 1, 2-4:30 p.m. $110. (805) 439-0123.

JunkGirls, 870 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo, junkgirls.com.

CALL FOR ARTISTS SLO Gallery is now organizing small group exhibits for our central viewing area. One of the displayed artists will be a co-op member.

The others can be local or visiting artists.

Drop by the SLO Gallery to sign up and see which of our artists on display you may be interested in doing a group show with. Fridays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. SLO Gallery, 1023 Broad St., San Luis Obispo, SLOgallery.com.

CLAY BABY HANDPRINTS Offers a unique experience of pressing your baby’s hand/foot into clay so parents can cherish this time forever. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Sundays $55. anamcre.com/baby-handprints. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

CREATIVE KIDS: SUMMER BREAK WITH CAROLINA LUNA Creative Kids is continuing through summer! As always, we will be exploring a variety of mediums throughout the series. This session will also introduce cyanotypes! Wednesdays, 4-5 p.m. through Aug. 5 $150. (805) 7474200. artcentralslo.com. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

DATE NIGHT POTTERY Bring your date and throw a cup on the pottery wheel.

Next, texture a clay slab and press into a form creating a personalized piece.

Guest are welcome to bring drinks; venue provides aprons. Pieces are fired, glazed, and ready in two weeks. Saturdays, 6-7:30 p.m. $140. anamcre.com. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

ELEMENTS OF ART FOR TWEENS AND TEENS WITH CAROLINA LUNA Join Carolina as she guides your young artists through the fundamentals of art. Each week will focus on a different element.

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JULY 23 - AUGUST 2, 2026 6-9 p.m. Free. (805) 720-1164. SLO Elks Club, 222 Elks Lane, San Luis Obispo.

MOBILE CLAY CLASSES Offering handbuilding, throwing, and ceramic decorative arts. All ages and abilities are welcome. Call for more info. ongoing (805) 835-5893. hmcruceceramics. com/book-online. SLO County, Various locations countywide, San Luis Obispo.

SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY

ACTOR’S EDGE: ACTING CLASSES Actor’s Edge offers film and television acting training in San Luis Obispo, plus exposure to Los Angeles talent agents.

All ages and skill levels welcome. Classes available in SLO, LA, and on zoom. ongoing $210 per month. actorsedge.com.

Online, See website, Arroyo Grande.

HANDMADE CUFF BRACELETS

PHOTO COURTESY OF AMY BEAMS

Make wire cuff bracelets at Fieldwork in Atascadero during the Intermediate Silversmithing class ($200) on Saturday, Aug. 1, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Participants can pick their stone and bezel to make their one-of-a-kind bracelet. This class is best suited for returning students with experience.

More details can be found at fieldworkart.org.

—A.S. ARTS from page 14

All materials are provided. Wednesdays, 1:30-3 p.m. through Aug. 5 $200. (805) 747-4200. artcentralslo.com. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

FAMILY FRIENDLY WORKSHOP: LARGE PLATTER CLASS Fun for all ages. Instructors will guide you in creating large platters and decorating them. Create pieces together for your home. Saturdays, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $50. anamcre.com. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

FIVE-DAY FIBER ARTS SAMPLER CAMP From embroidery to crochet, hand sewing, weaving, macrame, needle felting, if it’s got fiber, we’re probably going to try it! Two weeks to choose from. July 27, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $325-$425.

(805) 439-1022. slolifestudio.com. SLOLife Studio and Mercantile, 12340 Los Osos Valley Road, San Luis Obispo.

FREE DOCENT TOURS Gain a deeper understanding of the artwork on view with SLOMA’s new docent tours.

Every Saturday, join trained guides for interactive and engaging tours of

SLOMA’s current exhibitions. Saturdays, 11-11:30 a.m. Free. (805) 543-8562. sloma. org/visit/tours/. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

JAPANESE CALLIGRAPHY AND ART Owen and Kyoko Hunt from Kyoto, Japan offer classes for Japanese calligraphy (Fridays, 5:30-6:30 p.m.), a Japanese art called “haiga” (Fridays, 10-11:30 a.m.) and more at Nesting Hawk Ranch. Fridays $45. (702) 335-0730. Nesting Hawk Ranch, Call for address, San Luis Obispo.

LEARN TO WEAVE MONDAYS An opportunity to learn how a four-shaft loom works. You will get acquainted as a new weaver or as a refresher with lots of tips and tricks. This class includes getting to know a loom, how to prepare/dress a loom, and much much more. Mondays, 1-4 p.m. $75 monthly. (805) 441-8257.

Patricia Martin: Whispering Vista Studios, 224 Squire Canyon Rd, San Luis Obispo, patriciamartinartist.com.

MAGICANS CLUB This is a non-profit club where magicians from the local areas meet, exchange, share magic ideas, and showoff. Last Monday of every month,

June 19 ~ August 1

CERAMIC LESSONS AND MORE Now offering private one-on-one and group lessons in the ceramic arts. Both hand building and wheel throwing options.

Beginners welcomed. ongoing (805) 8355893. hmcruceceramics.com/. Online, See website, Arroyo Grande.

WORKSHOPS AND MORE AT THE LAVRA Check the venue’s calendar for storytelling workshops, lectures, movie nights, and discussions held on a periodic basis. ongoing thelavra.org/ home. The Lavra, 2070 E. Deer Canyon Road, Arroyo Grande.

Area, 1100 15th St., Los Osos.

BREATHE AND STRETCH One must be able to get down onto the floor and back up again, with ease, in order to participate in this 55-minute session. It’s specifically designed to enhance mobility and strength. Please bring a mat and some water. Mondays, 9-10 a.m. $10 per session. (415) 516-5214. Bayside Martial Arts, 1200 2nd St., Los Osos.

CENTRAL COAST SLIM DOWN Take control of food without suffering. Learn a step-by-step process to take control of overeating, cravings, and feel peace with food. Build the habits, mindset, and your unique path with results that stick. Hosted byTami Cruz (Certified Health/Life Coach) and Dana Charvet (Coach/Fitness Trainer). ongoing Call for pricing info. (805) 235-7978. gratefulbodyhealthcoaching.com.

Grateful Body, 850 Shasta, Morro Bay. CENTRAL COAST UECHI-RYU KARATEDO Uechi-Ryu Karate-do is a traditional form of karate originating from Okinawa, Japan. Focus is on fitness, flexibility, and self-defense with emphasis on

self -growth, humility, and respect.

Open to ages 13 to adult. Beginners and experienced welcome. Instructor with 50 years experience. For info, call 805-215-8806. Tuesdays, Thursdays, 6-7:30 p.m. Morro Bay Community Center, 1001 Kennedy Way, Morro Bay, 772-6278, morro-bay.ca.us.

CENTRAL COAST WOOD CARVERS Learn the art of wood carving or wood burning. Join Central Coast Wood Carvers in Morro Bay at St. Timothy’s. Open for beginners, intermediate, or advance.

Learn a wide range of techniques and skills. Tuesdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free.

St. Timothy’s Catholic Church, 962 Piney Way, Morro Bay, (805) 772-2840, sttimothymorrobay.org/index.html.

CO-DEPENDENTS ANONYMOUS MEETING Co-Dependents Anonymous (CoDA) is a Twelve Step recovery program for anyone who desires to have healthy and loving relationships with themselves and others. Meeting is hybrid (both in person and on Zoom). For information, call 805-900-5237. Saturdays, 1-2:15 p.m. Free. thecambriaconnection.org/.

CULTURE & LIFESTYLE NORTH COAST SLO COUNTY

AN AFTERNOON OF GREATNESS In this 4four-hour workshop, Beth will guide the group through exercises, reflections, discussions, journal writing, and guided meditations designed to help you release what no longer serves you, align with your soul, and step into your courageous, confident, authentic self. Aug. 2, 1-5 p.m. $99. my805tix.com. Goddess Temple Central Coast, 550 Morro Bay Boulevard, Morro Bay. ALL-AGES SUNSET BAT WALK IN THE ELFIN FOREST Come learn about bats and other nocturnal creatures of the Elfin Forest! All ages are welcome.

July 30, 8-9 p.m. Free. (805) 772-3834. eventbrite.com/e/family-field-trip-sunsetbat-walk-in-the-elfin-forest-tickets1989346579170?aff=oddtdtcreator&ke ep_tld=true. El Moro Elfin Forest Natural

CLASSIC CARS

PHOTO COURTESY OF SANTA BARBARA HUMANE

A free, family-friendly car show and donation drive will be held on Saturday, July 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Santa Barbara Humane Santa Maria campus benefiting Santa Barabara Humane animals and the community pet food pantry. See classic cars showcased by the Los Viejitos Car Club. Attendees are encouraged to bring donations including dog and cat food, cat litter, and pet toys. Visit sbhumane.org for more information.

—A.S.

Welcome to the rip-roaring Wild West town of Roaring Gulch, CA, where Hilda Heartfelt, the newfound gold mine heiress, has both Marshal Wyatt Winchester swooning and sneaky golddiggers Bart Black and Calantha scheming. Saddle up for a musical melodrama that'll have your boots tapping and your heartstrings twanging!

Yeehaw!

Cambria Connection, 1069 Main St., Cambria, (805) 927-1654.

ENJOY AXE THROWING Enjoy the art of axe throwing in a safe and fun environment. Kids ages 10 and older are welcome with an adult. No personal axes please. Fridays, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. and Saturdays, 12-6 p.m. $20. (805) 528-4880. baysidemartialarts.com. Bayside Martial Arts, 1200 2nd St., Los Osos.

GRAND OPENING: TEAM MOREIRA MORRO BAY Join as we celebrate the grand opening of Team Moreira Jiu Jitsu’s new Morro Bay location with open mat, signup deals, and more. July 26, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. (805) 215-6083. teammoreirabjj. com. Team Moreira Jiu Jitsu Morro Bay, 400 Quintana Road, Morro Bay. MORRO BAY LIONS CLUB MEN’S CLOTHING DONATIONS NEEDED Please drop off clothing at Fitness Works at 500 Quintana Rd, Morro Bay. Shoes, socks, pants, and jackets are needed. July 24 9(805) 7727766. FitnessWorks, 500 Quintana Rd., Morro Bay, fitnessworksmb.com.

OPEN FLOW: DANCE AND MOVEMENT A community of movers and shakers who come together to express themselves through dance and movement. Inspired by a variety of conscious movement modalities, Open Flow is led by Silvia Suarez and Matt Garrity, embodiment teachers who share a passion for integration through movement exploration. Wednesdays, 6:30-8 p.m. $10 (general), $5 (ages 55 and older).

SilviaAthaSomatics.org. Morro Bay Community Center, 1001 Kennedy Way, Morro Bay, 772-6278.

SOCRATES DISCUSSION GROUP Have a topic, book, or article you wish to discuss with interested and interesting people?

Join this weekly meeting to discuss it, or simply contribute your experiences and knowledge. Contact Mark Plater for instructions on entering the Chapel area.

Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-noon (805) 528-7111.

Coalesce Garden Chapel, 845 Main St., Morro Bay. STAY YOUNG WITH QI GONG Qi gong offers great anti-aging benefits, providing a comprehensive system for improving physical, mental and emotional health.

Its roots date back thousands of years in China. Learn with certified instructor Devin Wallace. Call first. Thursdays, 10-11 a.m. $10. (805) 709-2227. Hardie Park, Ash Ave. and B St., Cayucos. Qi gong offers great anti-aging benefits, providing a CULTURE & LIFESTYLE continued page 17

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Fun for ages 5 to 105!

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SATURDAY & SUNDAY, JULY 25 & 26

Cambria Center for the Arts

Paso Robles Event Center

Live at the Lighthouse Concert Series

The Mac & Cheese Festival 2026

SATURDAY, AUGUST 8

Mistress of Reality

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 Avila Beach Golf Resort

The Bulter Did It

Everything You Want to Know About ASH FRIDAY, JULY 24 Odd Fellows Hall, SLO

FRIDAY, JULY 24 San Luis Obispo Public Market

Giafunni’s Comedy Night

Brasscals & Full Swing

NOW - SUNDAY, JULY 26 Sinsheimer Stadium, SLO

NOW - SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10 Point San Luis Lighthouse, Avila Beach

FRIDAY, JULY 24 The Pour House, Paso Robles

FRIDAY, JULY 24 By the Sea Productions, Morro Bay

Shrek Jr The Musical

Brass Mash at Niffy’s Merrimaker

Sacred Sounds Portal

Playhouse at Sea

SATURDAY, JULY 25 Studio Black Box Theater, Grover Beach

SATURDAY, JULY 25 Niffy’s Merrimaker, Los Osos

SATURDAY, JULY 25 The Portal at Living Energy, Pismo Beach

SATURDAY, JULY 25 Morro Bay Whale Watching

SATURDAY, JULY 25 Giavanni’s Pizza, Santa Maria

K-Pop Princess Dance Party

Science After Dark July Nautical Night

The Art of Jazz

Morro Bay Comedy Night

Rockeros Contra Ice: Centerpoint

Hot Club of San Francisco

SUNDAY, JULY 26 Madonna Inn, SLO

TUESDAY, JULY 28 Central Coast Aquarium, Avila Beach

THURSDAY, JULY 30 Edna Contemporary Fine Art, SLO

FRIDAY, JULY 31 The Nauti Anchor, Morro Bay

Brass Mash at Castoro Cellars

Wines for Pines

An Afternoon of Greatness

Roots, Resonance, Radiance

SATURDAY, AUGUST 1 Castoro Cellars, Templeton

Resonance Presents: All Things New

FRIDAY, AUGUST 7 Trinity Lutheran Church, Paso Robles

SATURDAY, AUGUST 1 Creekside Reserve, Cambria

Runaway Sherrie

SATURDAY, AUGUST 8 The Stockyard, Santa Maria

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SUNDAY, AUGUST 2 Goddess Temple, Morro Bay

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TUESDAY, AUGUST 4 La Lomita Ranch, SLO

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Improv Extravaganza

SUNDAY, JULY 26 Pismo Beach Vet’s Memorial Building

Matilda

FRI, JULY 31 - SUN, AUGUST 9 Templeton Performing Arts Center

First Fridays Comedy in Atascadero

THURSDAY, AUGUST 6 Anderson Social, SLO

FRIDAY, AUGUST 7 Decades HiFi Lounge, Atascadero

Yoga’ssage

Nature Rhythms in Harmony

SATURDAY, AUGUST 8 Let’s Get Tuned Yoga Studio, Morro Bay

SUNDAY, AUGUST 9 2177 Old Creamery Rd, Harmony

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comprehensive system for improving physical and mental health. Its roots date back thousands of years in China. Learn with certified instructor Devin Wallace.

Call first for info and exact location.

Fridays, 9-10 a.m. $12. (805) 709-2227. inner-workings.com. Los Osos, Townwide, Los Osos.

NORTH SLO COUNTY

HAMBLY LAVENDER FARM GUIDED EXPERIENCE This one-hour walk about the farm immerses you in the processes of growing, harvesting, and drying this fragrant herb. Saturdays, Sundays, 10 a.m. my805tix.com. Hambly Farms, 1390 Grana Place, San Miguel.

SAN LUIS OBISPO

30-DAY BREATH AND RESET JOURNEY FOR WOMEN Wired at night, drained all day? Reset your body in 30 days. Focus on breath practices to calm stress, sleep deeply, and restore lasting energy.

Registration is required. Tuesdays, 6:307:30 p.m. and Saturdays, 10-11 a.m. (805) 235-7978. charvetgratefulbody.com. Live Webinar, online, SLO County.

BACK-TO-SCHOOL EXTRAVAGANZA WITH SLO COUNTY LIBRARIES Enjoy free entertainment, carnival games, character meet-and-greets, photo booth, food trucks, and other fun activities.

Aug. 1, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. sanluisobispo. librarycalendar.com. Cuesta College, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo.

JULY 23 - AUGUST 2, 2026 Rockeros Contra ICE is a benefit concert series that fundraises for Colectivo Mariposa. Colectivo Mariposa is a local mutual aid group based in Santa Maria that serves over 200 families by providing food, diapers, and miscellaneous small items to families who have had a family member kidnapped by ICE. Proceeds from this event go to purchasing these items. For this particular show, we are also conducting a back-to-school drive in which attendees who bring school supplies (i.e. backpacks, binders) will be entered into a raffle to win Colectivo Mariposa merch. July 31, 7 p.m. $10. my805tix.com. Humdinger Brewing (SLO), 855 Capitolio Way, suite 1, San Luis Obispo, (805) 781-9974.

TERRACE HILL COMMUNITY PICNIC AND CELEBRATION OF 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE GREENBELT Gather for a community picnic at scenic Terrace Hill Open Space to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Greenbelt. July 25, 6-8:30 p.m. Free. slocity.org. Terrace Hill Open Space, Bishop St., San Luis Obispo, (805) 781-7302.

SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY

2026 C10 SLO DOWN Don’t miss The West Coast Destination Classic GM Truck Show, powered by Choppin’ Block Chassis

BADGE BUDDIES Come to the Discovery Center and meet our Badge Buddies.

Grover Beach Police Department is coming to the center to show us their vehicles. July 25, 10 a.m.-noon Free. (805) 698-7351. Exploration Discovery Center, 867 Ramona Ave., Grover Beach.

BEGINNER GROUP SURF LESSONS AND SURF CAMPS Lessons and camp packages available daily. All equipment included. ongoing Starts at $70. (805) 835-7873. sandbarsurf.com/. Sandbar Surf School Meetup Spot, 110 Park Ave., Pismo Beach.

BEGINNING BALLET FOR ADULTS Enjoy the grace and flow of ballet. No previous experience needed. Wednesdays, 5:156:15 p.m. $12 drop-in; $40 for four classes.

(510) 362-3739. grover.org. Grover Beach Community Center, 1230 Trouville Ave., Grover Beach.

BODY FUSION/EXERCISE AND FITNESS CLASS Do something good for yourself and stay fit for outdoor sports, while enhancing flexibility, strengthening your core to prevent lower back issues, improving your posture through yoga, and more. Tuesdays, Thursdays, 9-10:30 a.m. Free. (970) 710-1412. Avila Beach Community Center, 191 San Miguel St., Avila Beach, avilabeachcc.com.

K-POP PRINCESS DANCE PARTY Get ready for the ultimate dance party experience for kids who love music, magic, adventure, and all things fabulous.

Whether your little one dreams of ruling a kingdom, performing on stage, or embarking on an epic quest, this unforgettable event lets them step into the spotlight and shine. July 26, 2:30-3:30 p.m. $35. my805tix.com. Madonna Inn, 100 Madonna Rd., San Luis Obispo.

OBON FESTIVAL This cultural event will include hula and taiko drumming presentations, food and soft drinks for purchase, Asian marketplace, a silent auction, and traditional Japanese folk dancing. Aug. 1, 12-4 p.m. Free. (805) 595-2625. slobuddhistchurch.org. San Luis Obispo Buddhist Church Obon, 6996 Ontario Road, San Luis Obispo.

PARTY FOR A PURPOSE Hear live music by B & The Hive, and enjoy raffle giveaways, games, information booths, and an Assistance League Thrift Store Pop-Up. July 23, 5-7 p.m. Free. Court Street Terrace, 999 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, N/A. REDEFINING WOMEN’S HEALTH - A COTTAGE VIRTUAL EVENT Physicians will share the vision behind the Cottage Center for Women’s Health and how it unifies primary and specialty care in a coordinated, patient-centered model.

July 30, 4-5 p.m. Free. cottagehealth.org/ womenshealth. Live Webinar, online, SLO County, (805) 489-1488.

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Rockin’ the Ranch: JD Project

Moonshiner Collective Under the Moon Concert

The Hallelujah Girls

FRIDAY, AUGUST 14 Dairy Creek Golf Course, SLO

FRI, AUG 14 - SUN, AUG 30 Oasis Senior Center, Orcutt

Grave Mistakes

Tent City Limits Concerts at The Printery

Zongo Yachting Cup 2026

PHOTO COURTESY OF FLYING GOAT CELLARS

Join tasting room ambassador Faye Walker (pictured left), a longtime wine club member who joined the Flying Goat Cellars team in 2023, during happy hour at the Lompoc winery on Friday, July 24, from 4 to 6 p.m. Enjoy laughs with good people and wine for $35 a bottle or $15 a glass. Get additional information at flyinggoatcellars.com.

—A.S.

Products. Enjoy chill tunes all weekend with a live DJ, @lilmansreggae, setting the vibe both days. July 25, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and July 26, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $15-$25. my805tix. com. Avila Beach Golf Resort, 6464 Ana Bay Rd., Avila Beach, (805) 595-4000.

SUNDAY, MAY 10 Community Presbyterian, Cambria

Pickle Festival Fundraiser 2026

SUNDAY, AUGUST 9 Filipponi Ranch, SLO

FLYING GOAT WITH FAYE

If I Only Had a Song

FRI, AUG 14 - SUN, AUG 30 Santa Maria Civic Theatre

FRI, AUGUST 14 - FRI, OCTOBER 9 Atascadero Printery Foundation

SATURDAY, AUGUST 15 Morro Bay Yacht Club

Casino Night Luau

Experiencia Bamboo: Intimate Fine Dining

Crying Uncle Bluegrass Band

DANCE FITNESS ART AND CULTURE FOR ADULTS Discover dance as a form of artistic expression and exercise, using a wide range of styles and genres of music (including modern, jazz, Broadway, CULTURE & LIFESTYLE continued page 18

SATURDAY, AUGUST 15 Morro Bay Community Center

SATURDAY, AUGUST 15 Bamboo Farm & Nursery, Paso Robles

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ethnic). Tuesdays, 4-5 p.m. $10 drop-in; $30 for four classes.

(510) 362-3739. grover.org. Grover Beach Community Center, 1230 Trouville Ave., Grover Beach.

WE LC OME TO T HE S O U N D T R A C K OF F REEDOM RICK SPRINGFIELD

FREE MOVIE NIGHT IN THE SECRET GARDEN: LUCA Between gelato, Vespas, and a hidden life beneath the waves, Luca captures the thrill of a summer you never want to end.

Catch it in The Secret Garden this July. July 24, 7-9 p.m. Free. my805tix.com. The Secret Garden at Sycamore Mineral Springs, 1215 Avila Beach Dr., Avila Beach, (805) 595-7302.

MULTICULTURAL DANCE CLASS FOR ADULTS Experience dance from continents around the earth, including from Africa, Europe, and more. Described as “a wonderful in-depth look at the context and history of cultures of the world.” Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. $10 drop-in; $30 for four classes. (510) 362-3739. grover.org. Grover Beach Community Center, 1230 Trouville Ave., Grover Beach.

POINT SAN LUIS LIGHTHOUSE TOURS A docent-led tour of the buildings and grounds of the historic Point San Luis Light Station. Check website for more details. Wednesdays, Saturdays pointsanluislighthouse.org/. Point San Luis Lighthouse, 1 Lighthouse Rd., Avila Beach.

THERESA CAPUTO

Q YOUTH GROUP (VIRTUALLY VIA ZOOM) This is a social SACRED SOUNDS PORTAL: PISMO BEACH Begin your weekend by diving deep into a sanctuary of restoration for a profound inner exploration a “soul-cation”! Located just blocks from the rhythmic, grounding pulse of the Pacific Ocean and nestled within the vibrant, crystal-infused space of The Portal at Living Energies, Sacred Sounds Portal is a monthly morning retreat designed to realign your mind, body, and spirit. July 25, 9-10:30 a.m. $25. my805tix.com. The Portal at Living Energy, 649 Dolliver Street, Pismo Beach, (805) 433-7685.

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SCIENCE AFTER DARK JULY NAUTICAL NIGHT Join us for local wine and heavy appetizers from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. while you tour the aquarium. Coffee, tea, and desserts upstairs to follow with our guest speakers for Scuba Night beginning at 7 p.m. July 28, 5:30-8 p.m. $23.27-$33.98. my805tix.com. Central Coast Aquarium, 50 San Juan St., Avila Beach, (805) 595-7280.

TECH SAVVY SENIOR 2.0 It’s Back! Tech Savvy Senior 2.0 Updated for everything that’s changed. Phones, passwords, scams, and even a little AI. A relaxed, no-judgment session where no question is too small. Bring your phone and your questions and let’s figure this out together! July 29, 10-11:30 a.m. Free. my805tix.com. Hilton Garden Inn, 601 James Way, Pismo Beach.

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MORRO BAY MAIN STREET FARMERS MARKET Get fresh and veggies, fruit, baked goods, sweets, and handmade artisan crafts. Come have some fun with your local farmers and artisans and enjoy delicious eats while enjoying the fresh breeze of Morro Bay. Saturdays, 2:30-5:30 p.m. Varies.

(805) 824-7383. morrobayfarmersmarket.com. Morro Bay Main Street Farmers Market, Main Street and Morro Bay Blvd., Morro Bay. THE PACIFIC COAST WINE TRAIL PRESENTS: WINE FOR PINES Join the benefit for Greenspace, with eight boutique wineries, musical performances by Jill Knight and Forever Green, local food for purchase, a kids’ zone, eco-vendors, and more! Kids and designated drivers get in for free! Aug. 1, 1-4 p.m. $45. (805) 927-2866. pacificcoastwinetrail.com/events.

Creekside Reserve, 2264 Center St., Cambria.

Management reserves the right to change or cancel promotions and events at any time without notice. Must be 21 or older. Gambling problem? Call 1.800.522.4700. ©2026 Chumash Casino Resort.

WOOD-FIRED PIZZA NIGHTS AT CAMBRIA PINES LODGE Join us every Friday for an unforgettable evening of fun, food, and festivities at the Pizza Nook at Cambria Pines Lodge!

Fridays, 5-9 p.m. through Sept. 25 Free. (805) 927-4200. cambriapineslodge.com. Cambria Pines Lodge, 2905 Burton Dr., Cambria.

NORTH SLO COUNTY

CLUB CAR BAR TRIVIA WITH DR. RICKY Teams of one to six people welcome. Visit site for more info. Wednesdays, 7-10 p.m. my805tix.com. Club Car Bar, 508 S. Main St., Templeton.

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CLUB SUPSUP Check out the Central Coast’s newest pop-up dinner experience the last Wednesday of every month. Last Wednesday of every month, 6-9 p.m. $125. (310) 692-0046. clubsupsup.com/. Kindred Oak Farm, 1250 Paint Horse Plaza, Paso Robles.

CORKS FOR CANINES Bring in an unopened bag of dog treats or a brand-new dog toy, we’ll donate them and you’ll get a complimentary tasting plus 10% off. Mondays, ThursdaysSundays, 5 p.m. through July 31 Free. (805) 270-3327. dracaenawines.com. Dracaena Wines, 1244 Pine Street, suite 101 B, Paso Robles.

SUMMER CONVERT SERIES Head over to Hubba Wines in Tin City for sun-setting good vibes. Food and Wine available for purchase. Fridays, 5-8 p.m. through Aug. 28 $5 donation.

(805) 550-8190. hubbawines.com/events/. Hubba Wines, 2929 Limestone Way, Paso Robles.

TACO TUESDAYS La Parilla Taqueria will be in the courtyard serving up their delicious tacos and tostadas. Menu typically includes barbacoa, chicken, and pastor tacos, as well as FOOD & DRINK continued page 19

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shrimp ceviche tostadas. Tuesdays, 5-8 p.m. (805) 460-6042. ancientowlbeergarden.com. Ancient Owl Beer Garden, 6090 El Camino Real, suite C, Atascadero.

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DOWNTOWN SLO FARMERS MARKET Thursdays, 6-9 p.m.

Downtown SLO, Multiple locations, San Luis Obispo.

MONDAY MEET UP Come by your local neighborhood park and enjoy great food presented by 805 Food Trucks. Bring the whole family to a different park each Monday! July 27, 5-7:30 p.m. Free. slorecactivities.org. Meadow Park, 2251 Meadow St., San Luis Obispo.

PIÑATAS ON THE PATIO What is more festive than a piñata?

Join for some brunch drinks and a couple of good hits to a piñata (or two). Good times and goofy prices promised. Turns will be determined on a first come, first served basis. First Sunday of every month Free. SLO Public Market, South Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo.

SLO FARMERS MARKET Hosts more than 60 vendors.

Saturdays, 8-10:45 a.m. World Market Parking Lot, 325 Madonna Rd., San Luis Obispo.

THURSDAY NIGHT TRIVIA Join us for trivia every Thursday evening, hosted by Bottlecraft! Enjoy prizes, beer, wine, and food from the Market Hall! Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. SLO Public Market, South Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT PUB TRIVIA Bring your thinking cap as questions vary from pop culture, geography, to sports.

There is a little for everyone. Prizes for the winning teams.

Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. (805) 439-2529. Oak and Otter Brewing, 181 Tank Farm Road, suite 110, San Luis Obispo.

SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS

2026 JAPANESE OBON FESTIVAL The street festival includes Obon dances, martial arts demonstrations, Bonsai instruction, and taiko drumming. Food includes chicken teriyaki dinners, Udon noodles, Kushiyaki, Sushi, Strawberry Shortcake. There will be a raffle and silent auction. July 26, 12-6 p.m. Free. (805) 343-1053. guadalupebuddhistchurch.org/obon-festival. Santa Maria Veterans Memorial Center, 313 W. Tunnell St., Santa Maria.

BAR TAKEOVER THURSDAYS Join us Thursdays to meet and chat with the winemaker of the flight we’re featuring that week. Thursdays, 4-7:30 p.m. $15-$30. (805) 623-5129. Steller’s Cellar, 400 E. Clark Ave., Orcutt, stellerscellar.com.

FOOD TRUCK FRIDAYS AT COSTA DE ORO Featured vendors in the series include Cali Coast Tacos, Cubanissimo, Danny’s Pizza Co., Chef Ricks, and more. Call venue for monthly schedules. Fridays (805) 922-1468. costadeorowines.com.

Costa De Oro Winery, 1331 S. Nicholson Ave., Santa Maria.

FOOD TRUCK FRIDAYS AT WINE STONE INN Fridays, 5-8 p.m. Wine Stone Inn, 255 W. Clark Ave., Orcutt, (805) 332-3532, winestoneinn.com/.

FRIDAY NIGHT FUN Karaoke with DJ Nasty. With Beer Bucket specials. Kitchen stays open late. Come out and sing your favorite song. Fridays, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Roscoe’s Kitchen, 229 Town Center E, Santa Maria, (805) 623-8866.

PRESQU’ILE WINERY: WINE CLUB Call or go online to make a reservation to taste at the winery or find more info on the winery’s Wine Club offerings. ongoing presquilewine.com/ club/. Presqu’ile Winery, 5391 Presqu’ile Dr., Santa Maria, (805) 937-8110.

SIPPIN’ SUNDAYS Every Sunday, come cozy up inside the tasting room and listen to great artists. Sundays, 1-4 p.m. Free.

(805) 937-8463. cottonwoodcanyon.com. Cottonwood Canyon Vineyard And Winery, 3940 Dominion Rd, Santa Maria.

SOURDOUGH AT GROWING GROUNDS FARM Urban Homesteadings, your local female veteran owned sourdough specialty shop is at GrowingGroundsFarm. org. Veterans and first responders get a free cookie!

Thursdays, 12-3 p.m. through June 30 Free. (805) 865-6318.

UrbanHomesteadings.com. Growing Grounds Farm, 820 W. Foster Rd., Santa Maria.

TACO TUESDAY Tuesdays, 5-8 p.m. Wine Stone Inn, 255 W. Clark Ave., Orcutt, (805) 332-3532, winestoneinn.com/.

THURSDAY EVENING BAR TAKEOVER Call venue or visit website to find out about featured vintners. Thursdays stellerscellar.com. Steller’s Cellar, 405 E. Clark Ave., Orcutt.

WINE AND DESIGN CLASSES Check Wine and Design’s Orcutt website for the complete list of classes, for various ages. ongoing Varies. wineanddesign.com/orcutt. Wine and Design, 3420 Orcutt Road, suite 105, Orcutt.

LOMPOC/VANDENBERG

FLY INTO FRIDAY WITH FAYE Ambassador Faye Walker is hosting July Happy Hour at the Flying Goat Tasting Room.

Enjoy some laughs and a bottle of wine with her! July 24, 4-6 p.m. $35/bottle and $15/glass. flyinggoatcellars.com. Flying Goat Cellars, 1520 Chestnut Court, Lompoc, (805) 757-6649.

HEAD GAMES TRIVIA AND TACO TUESDAYS CLASH Don’t miss Head Games Trivia at COLD Coast Brewing Company every Tuesday night. Teams can be up to 6 members. Earn prizes and bragging rights. Kekas will be serving their delicious local fare. Fun for all ages. Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m. Free.

(805) 819-0723. coldcoastbrewing.com. COLD Coast Brewing Company, 118 W Ocean Ave., Lompoc. ∆

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Arts ARTIFACTS Unbridled creativity

You’ve only got a few more days to see Brushstrokes and Off the Wall at Art Center Morro Bay. The juried exhibitions, presented

by The Painters Group of San Luis Obispo and Central Coast Sculptors, come down on Monday, Aug. 3.

Entry was open to all California artists and, all told, 46 paintings and 39 sculptures were selected.

Jurors included Ruta Saliklis for paintings and Marcia Harvey for sculpture. Saliklis, a Cuesta College art instructor, was recently selected as a 2026-2027 Fulbright Scholar. Harvey is also a Cuesta art instructor.

“Both have wide experience in the arts field and are esteemed educators,” the Art Center added.

“Brushstrokes represents a wide range of artistic expression in painting mediums, including acrylic, oil, pastel, watercolor, encaustic, digital, and collage.

Sculptural mediums range from stone, metal, and glass to ceramic, paper, and mixed media,” the Center continued.

“All works in the exhibitions are originals, from the hand and eye of artists working to express their vision. Both groups emphasize a melding of aesthetics and technical excellence, along with an untrammeled creative spirit.”

Art Center Morro Bay is located at 835 Main Street. Call (805) 7722504 or visit artcentermorrobay. org for more information.

—Glen Starkey

Tunesmith

Hear original pieces and old Broadway tunes from singer Gale McNeeley on his four-stop August tour called My Life in Song. He’ll be joined by pianist and Pacific Conservatory Theatre musical director Paul Marszalkowski.

McNeeley will sing originals and renditions of selections from his Broadway days. He toured with Marszalkowski last fall and said it was fun to share the stage with such an accomplished pianist.

“My greatest joy is singing to an audience that loves music and loves the type of music that I love,” McNeeley told New Times.

The duo will play at the Unitarian Universalists church in SLO (2201 Lawton Ave.) on Aug. 9 at 3 p.m.; St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Santa Maria (402 S. Lincoln St.) on Aug. 16 at 3 p.m.; Unitarian Society of Santa Barbara (1535 Santa Barbara St.) on Aug. 23 at 3 p.m.; and the Ojai Art Center (113 S. Montgomery St.) on Aug. 30 at 4 p.m.

At each intimate venue, McNeeley said he’s excited to see audience members’ reactions.

The first 45-minute act will be followed by intermission refreshments and a 30-minute second act.

A $15 donation is suggested at the door. No assigned seating.

McNeeley said there’s room for everyone. ∆ —Madison White

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One man’s thoughts Author Cliff Branch does his civic duty

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y any unbiased measure, Cliff Branch is an astute observer of American politics and culture. He’s also an entertaining and lucid writer who scored a hit with 2015’s American Made: A Boomer’s Reflection—something of an oddball mashup of writing genres that inexplicably coalesces into a soul-bearing examination of a life well lived, missteps and all.

In it, he chronicles his Leave it to Beaver 1950s upbringing where the irascible kid is somewhere between the Beaver and Eddie Haskell. The memoir continues into the ’60s and ’70s and his early entrepreneurial endeavors including a head shop, hot tubs, and home stereos.

It’s also worth mentioning that Branch’s first A MAN WITH A MESSAGE: VOTE! Local developer and real estate tycoon Cliff Branch of Cal Coast book, written under the pen name David Britt, Commercial penned a follow-up to his 2015 book, American Made: A Boomer’s Reflection, with American Made: A Nation in Turmoil. was The All-American Cocaine Story, about his early drug addiction and how he overcame it. He “When I saw Rupert Murdoch and what trends, he’s studied Trump for decades. attended Cal Poly at risk of being drafted into he’d done with tabloids, I understood what an “I followed him closely from his days with Fred, Vietnam, he experienced the counterculture unbelievably good marketer he was,” Branch his father, and through the Central Park Five. protests and the free love era, and he came out the explained. “He came to the United States, looked He was always in the business news, whether it other side a successful businessman, real estate at the market, and said, ‘Oh, you’ve got ABC, NBC, was Fortune or Forbes or The Wall Street Journal tycoon, and developer. because he was so controversial as a developer,” CBS, you’ve got them all fighting over 22 percent of Now he’s followed up with American Made: Branch noted.

“I just never imagined he’d be the market.’ He sensed that there was 30 percent of 2016-2026 A National in Turmoil, in which he president of the United States after decades the nation, 35 percent maybe, but a huge segment, examines the last decade’s changes to American of watching him, and particularly after the that he could just devote himself to. And then he’d culture, from the advent of smartphones, social Hollywood video and the troubles he’s had with the have the largest part of the market. media, AI, the 24/7 new cycle, two Trump women in the lawsuits against him.

“I said, ‘This is going to change our culture. presidencies, and other events, “I don’t know anybody It’s going to change how we get our news. It’s people, and trends that have that I can think of who’s been going to have a huge impact on politics,’” Branch reshaped the U.S. Buy the bundle involved in literally 4,000 continued. “At that time, people were thinking I “I just wrote this is a response to You can get a copy of author Cliff Branch’s lawsuits, a lot of which he was overzealous in my assessment, but I just saw two books—2015’s American Made: A seeing the change,” he explained pursued himself. I was just Boomer’s Reflection and 2026’s American this thing coming.” during a recent interview in his Made: 2016-2026 A Nation in Turmoil— motivated to sit down and Branch’s prediction was spot-on, and, of course, the downtown SLO office. “I was just shipped direct to your door for just $19, at write. If nothing else, it was problem is many viewers take Fox News as factual. motivated. I was raised to speak up, americanmadestory.com. Both books feature a bit of therapy, but it’s also “Fox News is an entertainment channel,” Branch and I think that if anyone looks at cover paintings by SLO artist Gene Francis just about growing older and said. “They have no semblance to traditional the book, they can tell I’m not exactly and dozens of images. feeling like the world’s passed journalism. They claim they do, but they just don’t. thrilled with the current situation.” me by a bit.”

So, I just figured I’d encourage whoever wanted to That said, Branch is not a Branch will turn 77 near the end of the year, and listen—I’m probably just howling at the moon—but partisan or ideologue. He and his writing come to read A Boomer’s Reflection, you get the idea that to involve themselves in politics. If anybody reads this across as reasonable and measured. His hope is he’s lived many different lives over his nearly eight book, hopefully they’ll vote or become a little more that the new book will cover a “greatest hits” of decades. The end of that book digs into observations involved in the facts. Maybe the pendulum will shift.” impactful moments over the past decade. of politics, but A Nation in Turmoil digs deeper. He Branch doesn’t care who people vote for, but “There’s enough divisiveness out there already,” forecast the power of Rupert Murdoch, Roger Ailes, he hopes they’ll be guided by reason, care for he said. “I didn’t see any reason to call names. I and Fox News before many other observers. fellow citizens, basic human rights, and factual refer to him as ‘President Trump,’ but it’s not all evidence—not disinformation, alternative “facts,” about Trump. There’s IMAGES COURTESY OF CLIFF BRANCH and spin. He actually likes some of Trump’s policies a lot in there about and believes Democrats went too far with Biden’s my reflections on how open border policy and became too “woke” with fast our society has the trans issue and some DEI policies changed. I am bothered “My Democratic friends, they’re livid. They think that we have a leader Trump is a crook and a con man and they’re just that is so meanspirited angry. They just can’t stomach the guy,” Branch and so divisive and explained. “Those who’ve read the book were like, is on the news every ‘Cliff, you’re being too mild here.’ My Republican day, essentially saying friends were, ‘Wow, Cliff, you’re just a bit naive. You things that further don’t understand. He’s a man’s man and he’s doing divide our nation into what no other president has done.’ two camps.

“The one thing about Trump, I think nobody “I’m not really could argue, is he doesn’t tell the truth. He’s not in either camp, attached to facts.” particularly. I voted Branch has already gotten a good response, for both Republicans mailing out hundreds of copies on his own dime. and Democrats. But He’s only charging $19 for both books to cover I just try and vote for AMERICAN MADE: A NATION shipping and handling. He simply hopes people somebody that I think AMERICAN MADE: A BOOMER’S IN TURMOIL Branch’s newest, will read and make their own assessment. will do the best job.”

REFLECTION Published in 2015, Cliff written in just 120 days at the “I don’t know if it’ll get any attention or not, and if it Branch’s first book was part memoir, part Branch’s business beginning of 2026, looks back at does, fine, and if it doesn’t, you know, I did my job.” ∆ business success story, and part political success has been largely the last decade and the changes observation as he chronicled his personal wrought by social media, AI, two due to his marketing ethical development alongside an evolving Trump presidencies, and growing Contact Arts Editor Glen Starkey at gstarkey@ acumen, and as a keen America. divisiveness. newtimesslo.com. observer of business

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Glen I’m shocked THE ODYSSEY at the number of What’s it rated? R critics and online What’s it worth, Anna? Full price commenters who What’s it worth, Glen? Full price are panning The Where’s it showing? Bay, Colony, Odyssey. Maybe they Downtown Center, Fair Oaks, went in with certain Palm, Park, Stadium 10 expectations that weren’t met. Were they expecting something akin to Troy (2004), Clash of the Titans (1981, 2010), or Jason and the Argonauts? Nolan took THE LONG WAY HOME Odysseus (Matt Damon, center) faces one challenge after another liberties with the more than 12,000-line as he voyages home after the Trojan War to reunite with his wife and son, in The Odyssey, poem, leaving out parts and embellishing screening in local theaters. others, which for didactic classicists might and Morton delivers an intensely thrilling destruction quite often, and Odysseus is a be an affront. However, if you go in openperformance. Likewise, the interaction with man we find in the wake of that realization. minded, you’ll find an epic story about the cyclops is so layered with meaning, and He’s struggling to remember not just what immigration, military aggression, and the Bill Irwin, the actor and clown, is perfect he has done but who he is—why exactly he importance of civility, aka Zeus’ Law— for the role. Instead of our classic idea of a essentially the Golden Rule to do unto others yearns to find home so deeply. At Ithaca, cyclops, his face is twisted and deformed, Penelope holds an ardent love for her as you would have done unto you. Odysseus and his character becomes one of sympathy, husband, last seen more than 20 years ago. is a man wracked with guilt who believes not horror. If I ever get a chance to see this Her grown son, Telemachus (Tom Holland), his Trojan Horse trickery has been an in IMAX, I’d gladly watch it again. It’s a has been raised in the turbulence of a affront to the gods, leading to his trials and stunning achievement. kingdom without a king, and his need to tribulations. The Bronze Age is imploding Anna Irwin’s performance and the digital know of his father’s fate soon sends him on and corruption reigns. Leave it to Nolan to design of the character made him so his own perilous journey. Antinous (Robert take a 3,000-year-old poem and make it a Pattinson) is a loathsome but cunning suitor, sympathetic. I remember in reading the poem reflection of today. feeling as if the urgency was to flee a terrible ready to upend the crown. It’s Homer’s Anna I’ve heard a lot of “it’s good, but it isn’t beast, but in the film, I saw little more than sweeping tale brought to us with true Oppenheimer” in critiques of The Odyssey, a wounded animal, a simple sheep farmer and I say to those who live life in comparison Hollywood flare. I loved it. tending to his flock. I found the film moving, Glen The film sometimes breezes over mode: “Good, it isn’t Oppenheimer!” Nolan and, while epic in length at three hours, well story elements, like The Siren section, is an incredible writer-director, one who worth it. Nothing but praise from me. ∆ which is great but not fully developed, but deserves to give us movies that are not it handles other elements in interesting and carbon copies of each other, and when Arts Editor Glen Starkey and freelancer surprising ways. The scene with Samantha you look at the themes, I dare say you may Anna Starkey write Split Screen. Comment at Morton as Circe, the witch goddess who find two very similar men as the titular gstarkey@newtimesslo.com. turns Odysseus’ men into pigs, is amazing, characters of both films. Brilliance begets

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Metcalf, as always, is amazing as Linda—and, boy, am I glad she isn’t my mom. Blustering and hardassed, she gives her kids a run for their money. Nicky is just trying to keep his life from imploding. But doing so while trying to balance the women in his family, his secret boyfriend, and the weight of his faith all at the same time is exasperating.

Levy is always a gem, and while it can’t (and shouldn’t) be compared to Schitt’s Creek, Big Mistakes is another bingeable gold nugget from him. Warm, funny, and absurd adjacent. (eight 31-to-37-min. episodes).

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When they’re not dodging bullets and evading high-speed pursuits, they’re left to work through their trust issues and discover what was real in their relationship.

The leads are great together, creating a warm chemistry that frays but is still present. The miniseries also features an always welcome Bill Nighy as The Director, Judith’s ruthless boss. Fun throughout! (eight 48-to-55-min. episodes). ∆ —Glen

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Rock ’n’ roll renaissance

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Rock Lord revives MTV’s ’80s rock heyday

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was more into the new wave and punk sounds of the ’80s, but over the years, I’ve grown to appreciate the spectacle that is spandex-clad, big-haired ’80s rock ’n’ roll, and if it’s your jam, there’s a new band in town that you’re going to want to meet.

“I started a new band called Rock Lord.

Nothing pretentious with that name of course,” quipped drummer Ray Rocha, who’s perhaps best known as drummer of the AC/ DC tribute act High Voltage. “We’re playing rock hits and anthems relating to big hair, spandex, and MTV’s glory years. I’m talking Whitesnake, Ozzy, Def Leppard, Dokken, Ratt, Bon Jovi, and the like.”

True to the era, Rock Lord is loud and proud.

“It’s a five-piece, two-guitar attack,” Rocha continued. “This is a celebration. Traveling heavy, and true to the period, I am bringing a 10-piece drum set! So fun.”

Sounds very Tommy Lee and Mötley Crüe of Rocha. Lee and Rocha both play DW drums, so it makes sense. Rocha’s been drumming since he was a kid. His pops, Ernest Rocha, was an accomplished pianist and arranger in LA, so he comes from a musical background.

“Rock Lord is a high-energy rock band

dedicated to bringing the thunderous sound and unforgettable spirit of ’80s arena rock back to the stage,” their website said. “Rock Lord encourages the audience to come dressed to impress with outfits of the era.

Aqua Net is a thing!”

Rock Lord hits the stage at The Pour House on Saturday, Aug. 1 (7:30 p.m.; 21-and-older; tickets starting at $12.56 at my805tix.com).

Real brothers and metaphorical brothers

Whether we’re talking the actual brothers of Los Lonely Boys (Henry, Jojo, and Ringo Garza) or the metaphorical brothers of Los Lobos (David Hidalgo, Louie Pérez Jr., Cesar Rosas, Conrad Lozano, and Steve Berlin), both acts embrace their Chicano heritage— cultural pride and a devotion to social justice and political consciousness.

Nederlander Concerts presents both bands at Vina Robles Amphitheatre on Saturday, Aug. 1 (doors at 6:30, show at 8 p.m.; all ages; $47 to $172 at ticketmaster.com).

Los Lobos are the elders, a legendary band that formed more than 50 years ago in East LA and grew into a global phenomenon.

Over the years, they’ve expanded far beyond

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CHICANO POWER Nederlander Concerts presents Los Lobos (top) and Los Lonely Boys (bottom) at Vina Robles Amphitheatre on Aug. 1.

ROCK YOUR SOCKS OFF Rock Lord hits the stage at The Pour House on Aug. 1, to play spandex-clad hair-band hits from MTV’s glory days.

experience the highs and lows of human their rock early days and debut 1978 album, existence. A place where big dreams and Just Another Band from East L.A., stretching broken hearts live, where people arrive into Tex-Mex, zydeco, folk, R&B, blues, without ever knowing how they got there. brown-eyed soul, and traditional music It’s where individuals find themselves at a such as cumbia, boleros, and norteños. crossroads in life,” their bio reads.

With 17 studio albums to their credit, they Sage Motel is the title of their 2022 concept have a deep catalog from which to draw. My album, their sixth studio album, that weaves personal favorite remains 1992’s Kiko, which the fictional tale of a motel I’m happy to listen to again and the travelers it welcomes. and again.

“What started as a quaint Compared to Los Lobos, motor lodge and a common Send music and Los Lonely Boys are relative pit stop for travelers and club information to newcomers, having formed gstarkey@newtimesslo.com. truckers in the 1940s in San Angelo, Texas, in morphed into a Bohemian’s 1996 and playing actively hang by the 1960s and until 2019, when they took 1970s. Artists, musicians, and vagabonds of a hiatus to focus on their families before all types would stop there as seedy ownership returning to the road in 2022. They call their bluesy sound “Texican rock ’n’ roll,” but you’ll pumped obnoxious amounts of money into high-end renovations, eventually attracting also hear elements of soul and roots music. some of the most prominent acts of the era.

These two bands deliver.

But when the money ran out, The Sage Motel Welcome to the Sage Motel devolved into a place where you rent by the hour,” their bio continued.

Good Medicine and Numbskull present Come on in and meet your fellow travelers.

Monophonics at The Siren on Sunday, Kendra Morris opens.

July 26 (7 p.m.; 21-and-older; $30.08 at

Sound out!

goodmedicinepresents.com), and the band’s not shy about singing its own praises.

“The world’s premier psychedelic soul band, Monophonics, cordially invites you to attend the grand re-opening of the once thriving, once vibrant establishment, the legendary Sage Motel. A place where folks

Local dance-off

Get ready to shake your moneymaker, your groove thang, your on-duty booty on The Siren dance floor when Funk Junket and Loving Mosh share the bill on Saturday, STARKEY continued page 28

Live Music BLUES AGENDA JAM AND SHOWCASE A rockin’ blues dance party at Niffy’s Merrimaker every first, third, and now fifth Wednesdays. The Blues Asylum house band welcomes local, visiting, and newcomers to the blues groove.

Spirits, beer, and wine, with outside food welcome. Every other Wednesday, 7-10 p.m. Free. (805) 235-5223. The Merrimaker Tavern, 1301 2nd Street, Los Osos.

BRASS MASH AT NIFFY’S MERRIMAKER Brass Mash is coming to Baywood Park! Join us for an evening of mashups, dancing and community! July 25, 6-9 p.m. $23.27. my805tix.com. Niffy’s Merrimaker, 1301 2nd St, Los Osos, (805) 534-1007.

LISTENING AS RITUAL Group listening sessions with musician/musicologist Ben Gerstein. Explore remarkable recordings of world music, nature field recording, western classical and contemporary,

and jazz, sharing and discussing inspiration and perspectives on the expressive power of peoples, cultures, animals and habitats through sonic experience. Every other Monday, 7-8:15 p.m. $10-$15 donation. (805) 305-1229. leftcoastartstudio.com/. Left Coast Art Studio, 1188 Los Osos Valley Rd., Los Osos.

MUSIC AT THE ROCK The White Caps Community Band presents pops, jazz, and family favorites with guest vocalist Mitch Latting, led by conductor Brenda Hascall. Aug. 1, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. (805) 459-9543. morrobaywhitecaps.com.

Morro Bay White Caps Community Band, 1185 Embarcadero, Morro Bay. OPEN MIC NIGHT Each Wednesday, enjoy this Open Mic Night in the downstairs dining area. Grab some friends and show off your talents. Food and drink service will be available.

Wednesdays, 6 p.m. Free. (805) 995-3883.

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PLAYHOUSE AT SEA Join us for approximately three hours on a one-ofa-kind improv musical experience that combines beats, live instrumentation, and featured vocalists. July 25, 7-10 p.m. $49.74. my805tix.com. Morro Bay Whale Watching, 699 Embarcadero, Morro Bay. SEA SHANTIES AT THE DOCKSIDE The Morro Bay Shanty Project will perform historical (and hysterical) songs of the sea. Enjoy lunch and sing along. Tips benefit the Morro Bay Maritime Museum.

Aug. 2, 3 p.m. Dockside Restaurant, 1245 Embarcadero bay front, Morro Bay, (805) 772-8100.

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BRASS MASH AT CASTORO CELLARS Get ready for one of the most wildly fun evenings in the vineyard — Brass Mash is coming to Castoro Cellars, and nothing will ever sound the same again. Aug. 1, 6-9 p.m. $23.27. my805tix.com. Castoro Cellars, 1315 N. Bethel Rd., Templeton, (805) 238-0725.

DARK STAR HAPPY HOUR, OPEN MIC AND KARAOKE NIGHT Chill out at Dark Star’s happy hour, and enjoy burgers, karaoke, and open mic nigh. Wine by the glass will be available for $8. Fridays, 4-8 p.m. Free. (805) 237-2389. darkstarcellars. com/. Dark Star Cellars, 2985 Anderson Rd., Paso Robles.

FRIDAY NIGHT DJ Weekly DJ series, with a different DJ every Friday. Presented by friends at Traffic Record store in Atascadero. Come listen, dance, drink, and unwind every Friday. All ages event; no cover charge. Fridays, 7-10 p.m. (805) 460-6042. ancientowlbeergarden.com.

Ancient Owl Beer Garden, 6090 El Camino Real, suite C, Atascadero.

FRIDAY NIGHT MUSIC SERIES Join us weekly for the Friday Night Music Series, complete with rotating food trucks! Wine and food will be available for purchase.

Fridays, 6-9 p.m. through Aug. 28 Free.

(805) 238-6300. derbywineestates. com/events/. Derby Wine Estates, 525 Riverside Ave, Paso Robles.

KARAOKE NIGHT Food and drink available for purchase. Last Saturday of every month, 8 p.m. Free admission. my805tix.com. Club Car Bar, 508 S. Main St., Templeton.

LIVE AT DARK STAR BRIAN BLACK Brian returns to the always lovely, chill vibe that is Dark Star Cellars. Come and enjoy the top-shelf wines and all of Brian’s acoustic fireworks. Aug. 1, 1-4 p.m. Free. (805) 237-2389. darkstarcellars.com. Dark Star Cellars, 2985 Anderson Rd., Paso Robles.

LIVE MUSIC WITH JOEY BOONE DUO We’ll be welcoming the Joey Boone Duo, known for their country, folk, and blues tunes. Walk-ins are welcome as space allows, though reservations are encouraged. July 25, 4-7 p.m. $25. (805) 237-1245. mcpricemyers.com/events.

McPrice Myers Wine Company, 3525 Adelaida Rd., Paso Robles.

PUNK IN PASO WITH DIVISION 13, OUT OF THE RING, LATEST REGRET AND FIRE DRILL! It’s another edition of PuNk iN pAsO with four great bands including Divison 13, Latest Regret, Fire Drill, and LIVE MUSIC continued page 28

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PSYCHEDELIC SOUL Good Medicine and Numbskull present Monophonics at The Siren on July 26.

PSYCHE GARAGE UNDERGROUND SLO Brew Live presents Meatbodies at Rod & Hammer Rock on Sunday, July 26.

STARKEY from page 26

July 25 (7:30 p.m.; 21-and-older; $8.44 at tixr. com). Both these local acts bring danceable grooves to people ready to move.

“Funk Junket formed in 2023 to celebrate the timeless grooves of African funk, Latin jazz, and world beat musicians such as Fela Kuti, Tony Allen, Willie Colón, and Art Blakey,” their bio explains. “Our funk set features unique interpretations of global beats alongside our original music, highlighting the power of music to unify, inspire, and elevate.”

“The Loving Mosh Band emerged from the chaos of the pandemic, the looming threat of global conflict, and the deep divisions within our communities,” their bio reads. “TLM seeks to create a space for reflection and healing through music. TLM’s music encourages us to embrace our imperfections, see the humor in our struggles, and connect on a deeper level.

TLM is a uniting force in the community.”

Also this week at The Siren, Glowing Off the Rails: A Drag & Burlesque Experience comes on Friday, July 24 (7:30 p.m.; 21-andolder; $23.77 at tixr.com). “Step into the neon haze and let yourself glow off the rails—a high-energy, blacklight-fueled night of drag, burlesque, and unapologetic self-expression,” organizers announced.

Bridges Band plays on Saturday, July 25 PHOTO COURTESY OF THE LOVING MOSH

(7:30 p.m.; 21-and-older; free). Expect blues, R&B, jazz, and rock.

Lefty Gunplay brings his “Bona fide Grammy-winning hardcore hip-hop” on Wednesday, July 29 (7:30 p.m.; 21-and-older; $35.41 at tixr.com). The LA rapper was born Franklin Holladay; he came onto the scene in 2023 and has been very prolific since.

Frankie & The Pool Boys plays on Thursday, July 30 (7:30 p.m.; 21-and-older; $18.47 at tixr.com). The Siren said to expect an evening of funky surf and rockabilly tunes.

They play originals instrumentals in the first wave SoCal beach music style. Instrumental garage surf rock act Trabants opens.

Psyche out

SLO Brew Live at Rod & Hammer Rock has just one show lined up this week: Meatbodies on Sunday, July 26 (doors at 7 p.m.; all ages; $27.21 at ticketweb.com).

“Formed in Los Angeles by guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter Chad Ubovich, Meatbodies have become one of the defining acts in the modern West Coast psych-garage underground,” their bio explains. “Blending fuzzed-out riffs, heavy psych, punk energy, and sprawling neo-psychedelic textures, the band channels influences ranging from classic garage rock and proto-metal to noise rock and cosmic psychedelia.”

Local favs Pancho & The Wizards opens.

Hip-hop and chillwave LOCALS RULE The Siren presents two local powerhouse acts, Loving Mosh (pictured) and Funk Junket, at The Siren on July 25.

LIVE MUSIC from page 26

Out Of The Ring! July 25, 6:30 p.m. $10.41. my805tix.com. The Pour House, 525 Pine St., Paso Robles.

ROCK LORD AT THE POUR HOUSE! Some of the best musicians on the central coast have come together to bring you a rock and roll experience like no otherwe are proud to introduce to you, Rock Lord! The band is back by extremely popular demand! Aug. 1, 7:30 p.m. $12.56. my805tix.com. The Pour House, 525 Pine St., Paso Robles.

SINGING HANDS CHILDREN’S CHOIR A unique performing arts group that performs across the state for deaf festivals, service organizations, churches, fairs, and other outlets. New members always welcome. Registration open weekly. Mondays, 5-6:30 p.m. $45 tuition per month. singinghandschildrenschoir. com/. Singing Hands Children’s Choir and Performing Arts, 1413 Riverside Ave., Paso Robles.

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BRASSCALS AND FULL SWING | BASIN STREET REGULARS JAZZ CONCERT The Brasscals from Santa Barbara bring an explosion of acoustic joy to the hall as our feature band. This lively, multigenerational fifteen-plus piece powerhouse packs woodwinds, brass, a banjo, a washboard, and a bullhorn to smash the barrier between performer and audience, promising an energetic mix of funk, jazz, Balkan, Latin, and pop with plenty of crowd participation. Opening the show is Full Swing, a stellar quartet

at the Fremont Theater this week starting with rapper Chris Travis on Friday, July 24 (doors at 7, show at 8 p.m.; all ages; $54.56 or $127.69 VIP at prekindle.com).

Hailing from Memphis, the rapper and producer began his career in 2012 and then joined the hip-hop collective Raider Klan in 2013. He’s also a former member of Seshollowaterboyz, a collective with fellow rappers Bones, Xavier Wulf, and Eddy Baker.

Toro y Moi, aka Chaz Bear, plays on Thursday, July 30 (doors at 7, show at 8 p.m.; all ages; $42.40 at prekindle.com). This highly versatile, impossible to pigeonhole artist began his career in the early 2010s as a chillwave pioneer but has since released indie pop, psyche pop, synth funk, alt-R&B, dance music, and more. CASI opens.

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“Our unique sound gets any crowd moving with an explosion of acoustic joy that spans a variety of genres, from funk and jazz to klezmer, Balkan, pop, Latin, and even some originals.”

The group boasts 15 or more members ages 25 to 89. Expect woodwinds, brass, a banjo, a washboard, and one bull horn.

Full Swing from Los Osos opens the show after the open jam. ∆

This Friday, July 24, Concerts in the Plaza continues with opening singer-songwriter Jineanne Coderre at 5 p.m. followed by headliner Resination at 6. Coderre has a Contact Arts Editor Glen Starkey at lovely voice and blends R&B, pop, and jazz. gstarkey@newtimesslo.com.

Go online and find her video for “Cool.” Local PHOTO COURTESY OF BRASSCALS! reggae heroes Resination keep the street party going with their socially conscious sounds. These concerts are always a blast.

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and a half years into her own recovery, she recognized a lack of sober gathering spaces for young entrepreneurs and community members who want to socialize after dark.

“I run really tense, and I’m really busy; anxiety, depression, it all kind of wraps up umin Earth Apothecary doesn’t inside of me,” Mace said. “Kava as a plant ally sell alcohol, but on a Friday night, has helped me so much personally.” patrons will catch owner Sierra Mace Unlike store-brand dried kava root, which mixing drinks and making small talk at the is processed in water, Mace sources her root bar. Mace, a trained herbalist, launched a directly from small farms in Vanuatu. The traditional kava bar on May 8 as an extension country protects the plant’s quality and value of the tea bar and holistic wellness shop she under its Kava Act of 2002. These farms use runs with her mother, Summer Birchell. kava nectar, a process in which the fresh root Kava root, a plant native to the South is juiced and then powdered, resulting in a Pacific, produces a calming, relaxing, cleaner, more potent effect than traditional and mildly euphoric effect on the brain, dried preparations. without impairing cognitive function. It “It’s just amazing. It’s clean,” Mace said. has been used for thousands of years in “I really wanted to make sure that wherever social, ceremonial, and medicinal settings, I’m sourcing this isn’t just some big company according to the National Center for that’s not paying the farmers.”

Complementary and Integrative Health.

Because kava can have an earthy, bitter Using the root, Mace is busy crafting what taste, Mace spent months experimenting she calls “herbal elixirs”—vibrant, botanical with recipes to make the plant more drinks designed to relax people and promote approachable to newcomers. The resulting a different kind of social connection than one menu features three distinct varieties tailored found through alcoholic beverages. to a customer’s needs: Classic (stimulating “I’ve been manifesting having this as a hot and social), Balance (uplifting and centered) spot of community and the energy in here and Relax (a body-focused feeling that Mace just being buzzy and electric,” she said. describes as a “cozy weighted blanket”).

For Mace, the journey to opening the first “It’s like having a Granny Smith apple consistent kava space in San Luis Obispo versus a Gala apple,” Mace said.

County was deeply personal. Now, nearly two The kava plant’s active compounds are called kavalactones, which work on the brain’s GABA pathways, causing the first sip to produce a slight tingling or numbing sensation on the tongue.

“A girl asked me, ‘Am I allergic?’” Mace laughed, noting that education is a big part of her BOTANICAL BREWS Before launching the kava extension on May 8, business.

Lumin Earth Apothecary operated as a full tea bar serving herbal lattes, Newcomers smoothies, and ceremonial-grade matcha. Customers can still enjoy these are also traditional tea offerings alongside the new kava menu on the weekend. introduced to the “reverse tolerance effect,” a phenomenon where the body becomes more sensitive to kava’s relaxing properties the more frequently it’s consumed.

While customers can order a kava shell—the drink is traditionally served in a coconut shell— HIBISCUS MAGIC Sierra Mace pours the Lychee Rose drink, one of the kneaded with many artisanal options available during the kava bar’s evening weekend water and served hours. Each drink is crafted using ionized Kangen water to ensure purity straight, most and consistency.

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KAVA CRAFT Sierra Mace, a trained herbalist and owner of Lumin Earth Apothecary, prepares the Passion Fire drink, made from passion fruit, blood orange, coconut water, ginger, cayenne, and Classic kava.

customers choose the kava elixirs. These Saturday nights. are crafted with house-made syrups and Plans are already underway for game fruits native to the Pacific Islands, such as nights, workshops, and educational the Passion Fire, which is currently the most events featuring members of the Pacific popular item on the menu. Other favorites Islander community to discuss the cultural include the floral Lychee Rose and the sweet significance of kava root. Mace said she Guava Calm. Every drink is prepared in aspires to open more locations throughout front of the customer, often topped with the county. fresh flowers, which Mace “I want to make sure that changes out weekly. people understand where this Sober social “I wanted to create a drink comes from and the people that Lumin Earth Apothecary is that is going to introduce the have been doing this,” she said. located at 875 Main St., suite C, in community to kava and not Mace attributes some of the Morro Bay. Kava nights are held on mask the flavor but enhance rise in the kava bar’s success Fridays and Saturdays from 5 to 8 it,” she said. “I make all of to a single Instagram reel p.m. and on Sundays from 11 a.m. my own herbal syrups, so it’s to 4 p.m. Follow on Instagram posted on the Lumin Earth a fun type of thing to come @luminearth.apothecary.

Apothecary account, which enjoy, do, and hang out.” racked up more than 111,000 While Mace is a seasoned views and thousands of likes. herbalist, she said stepping Mace said the social media response brought behind a bar required a whole new set of in many people, including some of her now skills. Without a background in traditional regular customers. hospitality, Mace turned to the internet to “I see the future just getting brighter master what she calls a “sober pour.” and busier,” Mace said. “I’m passionate. I’m “I had to really teach myself how to driven. I’m here for it all.” ∆ bartend and make drinks,” Mace said. “I had to watch a lot of YouTube videos on Reach editorial intern Sam Fickett at intern@ how to shake your cocktail shaker. The male newtimesslo.com. bartenders on YouTube, man, they are very literal.”

Beyond the physical technique, she spent months tweaking recipes to ensure that kava remained the central ingredient while making it palatable for an unfamiliar audience. Due to its strong flavor, Mace said she initially struggled with finding the right flavors to complement the plant.

The physical space of the apothecary is designed to keep people lingering. A bar lines the side of the main room, supplemented by couches and a private lounge in the back for larger parties or those who want a quieter environment.

Mace said she even takes part in the social aspect of her work, often joining her regulars for a shell at the end of her shift.

“My mom and I, we’re a huge part of this business,” Mace said. “People always want to come and connect and chat it up.”

SPICY SIP The Passion Fire is a fan favorite Lumin Earth Apothecary has been in at the kava bar, known for being one of the the community for five years as a tea bar most popular drinks on the menu. Lumin and herbal shop, but the kava extension has Earth’s Classic kava root is designed to brought what Mace calls a “melting pot” of be more stimulating and social, utilizing people through the doors. She sees the bar’s kavalactones to induce relaxation and euphoria. future expanding beyond just Friday and

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CITATION FOR PUBLICATION UNDER WELFARE AND INSTITUTIONS CODE SECTION 294 ATTORNEY OR PARTY WITHOUT ATTORNEY Department of Social Services PO Box 8119 San Luis Obispo, CA 93403 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO Courthouse Annex, 1035 Palm Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93408 Juvenile Court CASE NAME: Starla Rose Johnson CASE NUMBER: 26JD00044-001 1.

To: Jacqueline Chere Chambers and anyone claiming to be a parent of Starla Rose Johnson born on 03/10/2026 at home birth, Paso Robles, California 2.

A hearing will be held on August 27, 2026 at 1:15pm in Dept. 12 located at Courthouse Annex, 1035 Palm St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93408.

3.

At the hearing the court will consider the recommendations of the social worker or probation officer.

4.

The social worker or probation officer will recommend that your child be freed from your legal custody so that the child may be adopted. If the court follows the recommendation, all of your parental rights to the child will be terminated.

5.

You have the right to be present at the hearing, to present evidence, and you have the right to be represented by an attorney. If you do not have an attorney and cannot afford to hire one, the court will appoint an attorney for you.

6.

If the court terminates your parental rights, the order may be final.

7.

The court will proceed with this hearing whether or not you are present.

Date: June 22, 2026 /s/ Marisa Salazar, Deputy Clerk July 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2026

CITATION FOR PUBLICATION UNDER WELFARE AND INSTITUTIONS CODE SECTION 294 ATTORNEY OR PARTY WITHOUT ATTORNEY Department of Social Services PO Box 8119 San Luis Obispo, CA 93403 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO Courthouse Annex, 1035 Palm Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93408 Juvenile Court CASE NAME: Starla Rose Johnson CASE NUMBER: 26JD00044-001 1.

To: Michael Gray Johnson and anyone claiming to be a parent of Starla Rose Johnson born on 03/10/2026 at home birth, Paso Robles, California 2.

A hearing will be held on August 27, 2026, at 1:15pm in Dept. 12 located at Courthouse Annex, 1035 Palm St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93408.

3.

At the hearing the court will consider the recommendations of the social worker or probation officer.

4.

The social worker or probation officer will recommend that your child be freed from your legal custody so that the child may be adopted. If the court follows the recommendation, all of your parental rights to the child will be terminated.

5.

You have the right to be present at the hearing, to present evidence, and you have the right to be represented by an attorney. If you do not have an attorney and cannot afford to hire one, the court will appoint an attorney for you.

6.

If the court terminates your parental rights, the order may be final.

7.

The court will proceed with this hearing whether or not you are present.

Date: June 22, 2026 /s/ Marisa Salazar, Deputy Clerk July 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2026

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1171 (05/21/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as WALGREENS #21633, 740 Quintana Road, Morro Bay, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County. Walgreen Co. (P.O. Box 901, Deerfield, IL 60015).

This business is conducted by A IL Corporation / Walgreen Co., Richard Gates, SR VP, Chief Pharmacy Officer. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 05-29-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 0529-2031. June 25, July 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1234 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as STEIN-CONAWAY DUI & CRIMINAL DEFENSE, 1050 Las Tablas, Unit 4, Templeton, CA 93465. San Luis Obispo County.

Stein-Conaway Law Firm, P.C. (1050 Las Tablas, Unit 4, Templeton, CA 93465). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation / Stein-Conaway Law Firm, P.C, Kara Beth Stein-Conaway, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06-08-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Katz, Deputy. Exp. 0608-2031. July 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1240 (06/08/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as GLOW BOX, 1292 Chaparral Circle, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Jennifer Oconnell Goff (1292 Chaparral Circle, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by An Individual / Jennifer Oconnell Goff. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06-09-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Schultz, Deputy.

Exp. 06-09-2031. July 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1250 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as POCO VINO, KEG KRAFT, PRIVATE LABEL WINE CO, 45 N Main Street, Templeton, CA 93465. San Luis Obispo County.

High Q Capital LLC (PO Box 1336, Paso Robles, CA 93447). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Partnership / High Q Capital LLC, Charles Umansky, Manager, GP of Keg Kraft Beverage Co. LP. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06-09-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 0609-2031. June 25, July 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1251 (05/01/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as AMPLIFIER ONE, 669 Pacific Street, Suite E, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Element Tech Group LLC (669 Pacific Street, Suite E, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401).

This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company / Element Tech Group LLC, Justin Wilson, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06-09-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Schultz, Deputy.

Exp. 06-09-2031. July 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2026

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LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: CINDY MARIE DAVIS aka CINDY DAVIS DECEDENT CASE NUMBER: 26PR-0256 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: CINDY MARIE DAVIS aka CINDY DAVIS A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by J JOHNSON in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN LUIS OBISPO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that J JOHNSON be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: August 25, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in Dept.: 4 in person or via ZOOM at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, located at 1035 Palm Street, Room 385, 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 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 formal Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner: J Johnson #101774 / Aliza James Gray #362901 Law Offices of Johnson, Murphy & Jones, Inc 928 W. Grand Avenue Grover Beach, CA 93433 805-489-4111 July 23, 30, & August 6, 2026

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: JUDY ANN RANDAZZO DECEDENT CASE NUMBER: 26PR-0229

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: MICHAEL JAMES DURHAM DECEDENT CASE NUMBER: 26PR-0198

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: SAMUEL JAMES CULLEN DECEDENT CASE NUMBER: 26PR-0232

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: TERRY ROMERO DECEDENT CASE NUMBER: 26PR-0089

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: JUDY ANN RANDAZZO A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by ANTHONY J. RANDAZZO, JR. AND DEANNA M. RAMOS in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN LUIS OBISPO. THE PETITION OF PROBATE requests that ANTHONY J. RANDAZZO, JR. AND DEANNA M. RAMOS 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: August 25, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in Dept.: 4 at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, located at 1050 Monterey St., 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 notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor.

You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner: Charron O’Neill O’Neill & Woolpert 1014 Palm Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 805-543-7695 July 9, 16, & 23, 2026

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: MICHAEL JAMES DURHAM A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by ALISHA CONTRERAS in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN LUIS OBISPO. THE PETITION OF PROBATE requests that ALISHA CONTRERAS be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: August 18, 2026, at 9:01 a.m. in Dept.: 4 Room: 385 at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, located at 1035 Palm Street, Room 385, 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 notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: SAMUEL JAMES CULLEN A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by DENISE WEED AND ERIC PALMER in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN LUIS OBISPO. THE PETITION OF PROBATE requests that DENISE WEED AND ERIC PALMER be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: August 25, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in Dept.: 4 at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, located at 1050 Monterey St., Room 220, 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 notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: TERRY ROMERO A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by JOHN MERZON in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN LUIS OBISPO. THE PETITION OF PROBATE requests that JOHN MERZON 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: August 25, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in Dept.: D4 at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, located at 1050 Monterey St., 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 notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner: Chadwick Morabito 1320 Van Beurden Drive, Suite 102 Los Osos, CA 93402 805-242-1223 July 23, 30, & August 6, 2026

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1255 (06/25/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as EAVES ENTERTAINMENT, 1972 9th St., Los Osos, CA 93402. San Luis Obispo County. Patrick Eaves, Mariah Eaves (1972 9th St., Los Osos, CA 93402). This business is conducted by A Married Couple / Mariah Eaves. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06-10-2026.

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Schultz, Deputy. Exp. 06-10-2031. July 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2026

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1266 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as TRADER JOE’S #291, 2457 Golden Hill Road, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Trader Joe’s Company (800 S. Shamrock Ave., Monrovia, CA 91016). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation / Trader Joe’s Company, Kathryn Cahan, Secretary.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06-11-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office.

(Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Schultz, Deputy. Exp. 06-112031. July 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2026

LEGAL NOTICES

Attorney for Petitioner: Martha B. Spalding, Attorney at Law 215 South Main Street Templeton, CA 93465 805-434-2138 July 9, 16, & 23, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1283 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as UNIFIED LOAN SYSTEM, 1980 Reina Ct., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County. California Mortgage Solutions Inc. (1980 Reina Ct., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405).

This business is conducted by A CA Corporation / California Mortgage Solutions Inc., Varoujan Mike Kurkeyerian, President.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06-15-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office.

(Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 06-152031. July 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2026

LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF RONALD DEAN FRAGNER CASE NO. 26PR-0247 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: RONALD DEAN FRAGNER A Petition for Probate has been filed by KIRSTEN MICHELLE SCHNEIDER in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN LUIS OBISPO. The Petition for Probate requests that KIRSTEN MICHELLE SCHNEIDER be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

The Petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval.

Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court on August 18, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. in Dept. 4 located at 1050 Monterey Street, Room 220, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408, Civil & Family Law Branch.

If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing.

Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

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

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

You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner: SCOTT GROSSMAN, THE GROSSMAN LAW FIRM, APC, 1770 IOWA AVENUE, SUITE 260, RIVERSIDE, CA 92507, Telephone: (951) 683-3704.

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FILE NO. 2026-1286 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as A TO Z BOOKS, 909 E Grand Ave., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County.

Laura Mullen (909 E Grand Ave., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by An Individual / Laura Mullen. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 0615-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 06-15-2031. July 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1290 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as PASO ENERGY WELLNESS, 209 Lark Drive, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Kelly Ann Case-Horn (209 Lark Drive, Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by An Individual / Kelly Ann Case-Horn. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06-16-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy.

Exp. 06-16-2031. July 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1302 (06/16/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as FAT JAY’S KITCHEN, 774 E Foothill Blvd., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County.

Fat Jay’s Kitchen, LLC (774 E Foothill Blvd., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company / Fat Jay’s Kitchen, LLC, Jessie Orellana, Member.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06-18-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office.

(Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 06-182031. July 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2026

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FILE NO. 2026-1319 (10/01/2024) New Filing The following person is doing business as GOTC, ALAN’S TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, ATS, 914 Riata Ct., Paso Robles, CA 93446.

San Luis Obispo County. Alan Gregory Doxtater (914 Riata Ct., Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by An Individual / Alan Gregory Doxtater.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06-19-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office.

(Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 06-192031. June 25, July 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1329 (06/01/2006) New Filing The following person is doing business as MARTEENY DESIGNS, 338 Butterfly Lane, Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County.

Marcy Lariz Maretti (338 Butterfly Lane, Nipomo, CA 93444).

This business is conducted by An Individual / Marcy Lariz Maretti.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06-22-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office.

(Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, L. Maceri, Deputy. Exp. 06-222031. July 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1332 (11/01/2006) New Filing The following person is doing business as TRENDY SISTERS SALON, 330 W. Tefft St., Suite A, Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Rosenda Marie Cramer (1260 Lassen Dr., Nipomo, CA 93444).

This business is conducted by An Individual / Rosenda Marie Cramer. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06-22-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Schultz, Deputy. Exp. 06-22-2031. July 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2026

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FILE NO. 2026-1335 (06/22/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as TACOS LUA, 690 Via Esperanza Ln., Nipomo, CA 93444.

San Luis Obispo County. The Lua Brand LLC (690 Via Esperanza Ln., Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company / The Lua Brand LLC, Mighel Lua, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06-23-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office.

(Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Katz, Deputy. Exp. 06-23-2031.

July 16, 23, 30, & August 6, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1337 (06/01/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as STUDIO 2G+DLR GROUP A&E JOINT VENTURE 2, STUDIO 2G + DLR GROUP A&E JOINT VENTURE 2, STUDIO 2G – DLR GROUP A&E JOINT VENTURE 2, STUDIO 2G-DLR GROUP A&E JOINT VENTURE 2, STUDIO 2G+DLR GROUP A&E JV 2, STUDIO 2G/DLR GROUP A&E JV 2, DLR GROUP+STUDIO 2G A&E JV 2 DLR GROUP+STUDIO 2G A&E JOINT VENTURE 2, DLR GROUP/ STUDIO 2G A&E JV 2, DLR GROUPSTUDIO 2G A&E JV 2, 811 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County.

Studio 2G Architects, LLP (811 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401), DLR Group Inc. (1050 20th Street Suite #250, Sacramento, CA 95811). This business is conducted by A CA Joint Venture / Studio 2G Architects, LLP, Heidi K Gibson, Partner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06-23-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy.

Exp. 06-23-2031. June 25, July 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1339 (06/01/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as FARRELL PICTURES, 1120 Bayview Heights Dr., Los Osos, CA 93402. San Luis Obispo County.

Feral Digital (1120 Bayview Heights Dr., Los Osos, CA 93402).

This business is conducted by A CA Corporation / Feral Digital, Travis Farrell, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06-23-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Webster, Deputy.

Exp. 06-23-2031. July 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1341 (06/01/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as ATASCADERO PLUMBING, 8871 Palomar Ave., Atascadero, CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County. Tyler Jonathan Payton (PO box 1503, Atascadero, CA 93423).

This business is conducted by An Individual/ Tyler Jonathan Payton.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06-23-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office.

(Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 06-232031. July 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1342 (01/01/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as FIRST TEE-CENTRAL COAST, FTCC, 4763 Calle Camarada, Santa Barbara, CA 93110.

Santa Barbara County. Central Coast Junior Golf, Inc (PO Box 6261, Santa Barbara, CA 93160).

This business is conducted by A CA Corporation / Central Coast Junior Golf, Inc., William Widner (President). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06-23-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Katz, Deputy.

Exp. 06-23-2031. July 16, 23, 30, & August 6, 2026

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FILE NO. 2026-1345 (08/09/2006) New Filing The following person is doing business as PACIFIC COAST TRANSPORTATION HOLDINGS, PCTH, 6390 Monterey Rd., Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Pacific Coast Transportation Holdings, Inc. (PO Box 1169, Atascadero, CA 93423).

This business is conducted by A CA Corporation / Pacific Coast Transportation Holdings, Inc., Jennie Enholm, CFO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 0623-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office.

(Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Schultz, Deputy. Exp. 06-232031. July 23, 30, August 6, & 13, 2026

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FILE NO. 2026-1346 (09/20/2011) New Filing The following person is doing business as SANTA BARBARA FREIGHT, SBF, 1215 W Crosby Rd., Ste 160, Carrollton, TX 75006. Dallas County. Santa Barbara Freight Corp. (PO Box 1169, Atascadero, CA 93423).

This business is conducted by A TX Corporation / Santa Barbara Freight Corp., Jennie Enholm, CFO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06-23-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Schultz, Deputy.

Exp. 06-23-2031. July 23, 30, August 6, & 13, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1347 (07/01/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as PCT LOGISTICS, PCT, 6005 Capistrano Ave., Suite D, Atascadero, CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County. PCT Logistics, Inc. (PO Box 1799, Atascadero, CA 93423). This business is conducted by A WY Corporation / PCT Logistics, Inc., Jennie Enholm, CFO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06-23-2026.

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Schultz, Deputy. Exp. 06-23-2031. July 23, 30, August 6, & 13, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1348 (12/19/2022) New Filing The following person is doing business as CAMPION WINES, 3092 Anderson Rd., Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Toshan Wines LLC (3940 Broad Street, Ste 7231, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability / Toshan Wines LLC, Shanna Tipton, Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06-23-2026.

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 06-23-2031. July 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1349 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as AF ARCHITECTURAL SALES, 485 Bello St., Pismo Beach, CA 93449. San Luis Obispo County. Aaron Fultz (485 Bello St., Pismo Beach, CA 93449).

This business is conducted by An Individual / Aaron Fultz. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06-23-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office.

(Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Schultz, Deputy. Exp. 06-232031. July 23, 30, August 6, & 13, 2026

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LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1350 (06/01/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as MAKE IT MOMO, 1613 Badger Canyon Lane, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Melissa L Ford (1613 Badger Canyon Lane, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by An Individual / Melissa L Ford. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06-24-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Maltby, Deputy.

Exp. 06-24-2031. July 16, 23, 30, & August 6, 2026

FILE NO. 2026-1358 (06/04/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as OTTHSAW, 1751 21st St., Oceano, CA 93445. San Luis Obispo County. Alisa Evelyn Reynolds (1751 21st St., Oceano, CA 93445). This business is conducted by An Individual / Alisa Evelyn Reynolds. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06-24-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 0624-2031. July 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1361 (06/04/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as MOON DUNE WELLNESS, 569 5 Cities Drive, Pismo Beach, CA 93449. San Luis Obispo County. Elizabeth Tatyanna Gutierrez (569 5 Cities Drive, Pismo Beach, CA 93449). This business is conducted by An Individual / Elizabeth Tatyanna Gutierrez.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06-24-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office.

(Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Katz, Deputy. Exp. 06-24-2031.

July 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2026

FILE NO. 2026-1352 (06/24/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as BLOOMORA NAILS, 1230 Los Osos Valley Road, Suite C, Los Osos, CA 93402. San Luis Obispo County. Bloomora Nails and Spa LLC (1230 Los Osos Valley Road, Suite C, Los Osos, CA 93402). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company / Bloomora Nails and Spa LLC, Van Thanh Vo, Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06-24-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 0624-2031. July 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1354 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as MY GIRL WAX STUDIO, 3860 Broad St. Suite #42, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Yvonne Tomasini (603 E Cherry Ave., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by An Individual / Yvonne Tomasini. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06-24-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Paredes, Deputy.

Exp. 06-24-2031. July 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1355 (05/27/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as EXPAND+BREATHE, 739 Higuera St., Suite 11, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Michaela Goorahoo (739 Higuera St., Suite 11, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401).

This business is conducted by An Individual / Michaela Goorahoo.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06-24-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office.

(Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Paredes, Deputy. Exp. 06-242031. July 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2026

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FILE NO. 2026-1356 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as GCIS, 2860 Atascadero Road, Morro Bay, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County. Grant William Chase (2860 Atascadero Road, Morro Bay, CA 93442). This business is conducted by An Individual / Grant William Chase. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 0624-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 06-24-2031. July 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1357 (06/24/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as JC AUTO GROUP, 2923 S Higuera St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County.

Octavio Castro (2923 S Higuera St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401).

This business is conducted by An Individual / Octavio Castro.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06-24-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office.

(Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Katz, Deputy. Exp. 06-24-2031.

July 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2026

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1362 (04/01/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as BIG SUR EVENT AND VENUE MANAGEMENT, 2691 Victoria Ave., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401.

San Luis Obispo County. Justin Mitchell Flores (2691 Victoria Ave., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401).

This business is conducted by An Individual / Justin Mitchell Flores.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06-24-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office.

(Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Maltby, Deputy. Exp. 06-242031. July 16, 23, 30, & August 6, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1364 (09/01/2015) New Filing The following person is doing business as CENTRAL COAST ORTHODONTICS, 1311 S. Miller Street, Suite 201, Santa Maria, CA 93454.

Santa Barbara County. Central Coast Orthodontics LLC (1311 S. Miller Street, Suite 201, Santa Maria, CA 93454). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation / Central Coast Orthodontics LLC, Adam Martinez, Vice President.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06-24-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office.

(Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Katz, Deputy. Exp. 06-24-2031.

July 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2026

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FILE NO. 2026-1370 (06/07/2010) New Filing The following person is doing business as SAFETY IN MOTION, 1206 Montego Street, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Elizabeth Savala Fordyce (1206 Montego Street, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by An Individual / Elizabeth Savala Fordyce. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06-25-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy.

Exp. 06-25-2031. July 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2026

FILE NO. 2026-1382 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as KIMO’S K9 POOP PATROL, 6375 Burgandy Lane, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Rene P. Miller (6375 Burgandy Lane, Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by An Individual / Rene P. Miller. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06-29-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Maltby, Deputy. Exp. 06-29-2031. July 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2026

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1371 (01/01/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as INVENTRIX BENE SPERANS, 2230 Exposition Drive Unit 44, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401.

San Luis Obispo County. Neelima Asha Vegesna (1012 Greenwood Pl, Salinas, CA 93901). This business is conducted by An Individual / Neelima Asha Vegesna.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06-25-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office.

(Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 06-252031. July 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2026

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FILE NO. 2026-1383 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as 1 ABSOLUTE BEST BAIL BONDS, 1 ABSOLUTE ALWAYS OUT BAIL BONDS, 948 Santa Rosa St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County.

Daniel Lee Tuggle (948 Santa Rosa St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401).

This business is conducted by An Individual / Daniel Lee Tuggle.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06-29-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office.

(Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Maltby, Deputy. Exp. 06-292031. July 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2026

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FILE NO. 2026-1373 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as BAREFOOT POOLS, TOMASCAPES, 806 9th St., Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Barefoot Enterprises, Inc. (806 9th St., Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation / Barefoot Enterprises, Inc., Tami Charnley, Vice President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06-25-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Schultz, Deputy.

Exp. 06-25-2031. July 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2026

FILE NO. 2026-1385 (12/04/2017) New Filing The following person is doing business as CATCH A WAVE SALON, 530 Quintana Rd., Morro Bay, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County.

Donna Sue Sims (530 Quintana Rd., Morro Bay, CA 93442).

This business is conducted by An Individual / Donna Sue Sims.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06-29-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office.

(Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Schultz, Deputy. Exp. 06-292031. July 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2026

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1374 (06/25/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as SPREADSHEET FORENSICS GROUP, 1710 Diablo Drive, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County. Bharvi Patel, Pratish Patel (1710 Diablo Drive, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405). This business is conducted by A General Partnership / Pratish Patel.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06-25-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office.

(Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Schultz, Deputy. Exp. 06-252031. July 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2026

FILE NO. 2026-1387 (06/28/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as QUIET WATERS EVENTS, 1325 N Dana Foothill Rd., Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Ryleigh Michelle Howard (1325 N Dana Foothill Rd., Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by An Individual / Ryleigh Michelle Howard. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06-29-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A.Trujillo, Deputy.

Exp. 06-29-2031. July 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2026

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1366 (06/01/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as BETSY MOO’S BARNYARD SCOOPS, 317 Las Tablas Rd., Templeton, CA 93465. San Luis Obispo County. Debora Hurl, Russell Hurl (317 Las Tablas Rd., Templeton, CA 93465). This business is conducted by A General Partnership / Debora Hurl. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06-24-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Schultz, Deputy.

Exp. 06-24-2031. July 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2026

FILE NO. 2026-1376 (06/08/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as AGRISAFE SOLUTIONS, 789 Tielo St., San Miguel, CA 93451. San Luis Obispo County.

Baleriano Nevarez (789 Tielo St., San Miguel, CA 93451). This business is conducted by An Individual / Baleriano Nevarez. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 0626-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 06-26-2031. July 23, 30, August 6, & 13, 2026

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1368 (06/25/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as NIBBLE FOODS, 3563 Sueldo St. Ste. H, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Nibble Foods LLC (125 E Foothill Blvd., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company / Nibble Foods LLC, Joshua Ryan Van Tassel, Manager.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06-25-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office.

(Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 06-252031. July 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2026

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FILE NO. 2026-1378 (06/10/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as DIGITAL EPOCH, 1886 Vicente Dr., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County.

Timothy Kyle Fletcher (1886 Vicente Dr., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405). This business is conducted by An Individual / Timothy Kyle Fletcher. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06-26-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Schultz, Deputy.

Exp. 06-26-2031. July 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2026

FILE NO. 2026-1388 (06/29/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as BEE CHICAS FASHION, 1245 Mission St., San Miguel, CA 93451. San Luis Obispo County.

Carmela Roman Martinez (PO Box 213, San Miguel, CA 93451). This business is conducted by An Individual / Carmela Roman Martinez.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06-29-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office.

(Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Paredes, Deputy. Exp. 06-292031. July 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2026

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FILE NO. 2026-1389 (06/29/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as FILM SLAYERS, 3583 S. Higuera St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County.

Quality Tinting & Signs (3583 S. Higuera St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation / Quality Tinting & Signs, Micaela Cook, Secretary. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06-29-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Maltby, Deputy.

Exp. 06-29-2031. July 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2026

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LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1391 (07/01/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as GENTLE LIGHT VETERINARY SERVICES, 6790 Linne Rd., Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Gentle Goodbye, Inc. (6790 Linne Rd., Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation / Gentle Goodbye, Inc., Leigh Ellen Stevens, President.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06-30-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office.

(Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Schultz, Deputy. Exp. 06-302031. July 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2026

FILE NO. 2026-1402 (07/01/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as THE WELLNESS COAST, 181 Tally Ho Road, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. The Wellness Coast LLC (181 Tally Ho Road, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by A DE Limited Liability Company / The Wellness Coast LLC, Leonard S Daniel, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-01-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office.

(Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Schultz, Deputy. Exp. 07-012031. July 23, 30, August 6, & 13, 2026

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FILE NO. 2026-1403 (01/01/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as REDFOX RECORDS, 601 Sweeney Lane #A, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Christina Joslin Horan (601 Sweeney Lane #A, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by An Individual / Christina Joslin Horan.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-01-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office.

(Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Schultz, Deputy. Exp. 07-012031. July 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2026

FILE NO. 2026-1392 (06/30/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as SALTERA PROPERTIES, SALTERA REALTY, 958 Skyline Drive, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County.

Jason Varley (958 Skyline Drive, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405).

This business is conducted by An Individual / Jason Varley.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06-30-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office.

(Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Maltby, Deputy. Exp. 06-302031. July 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1393 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as BLISS RANCH, BLISS RANCH CO, 7550 Mary Hall Road, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Bliss Ranch Company LLC (7550 Mary Hall Road, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420).

This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company / Bliss Ranch Company LLC, Katherine Bliss, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06-30-2026.

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Schultz, Deputy. Exp. 06-30-2031. July 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1396 (06/30/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as LAKE LOOP COFFEE, LOOP COFFEE CARTS, SUMMER FLO BAKERY, COBBLESTONE WEDDINGS, 8960 Azucena Avenue, Atascadero, CA 93422.

San Luis Obispo County. Chasing Summer Ventures, LLC (8960 Azucena Avenue, Atascadero, CA 93422). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company / Chasing Summer Ventures, LLC, William Cobb, Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06-30-2026.

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Schultz, Deputy. Exp. 06-30-2031. July 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1399 (06/23/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as SLO RUNNERS, 4904 Buck Tail Ln., Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Rachel Lynn Meredith (4904 Buck Tail Ln., Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by An Individual / Rachel Lynn Meredith. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-01-2026.

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Schultz, Deputy. Exp. 07-01-2031. July 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2026

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1404 (07/01/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as ROWLES PROPERTIES, ROWLES REAL ESTATE AND MANAGEMENT, 398 Leighton St., Cambria, CA 93428. San Luis Obispo County. Stephanie H Rowles (398 Leighton St., Cambria, CA 93428).

This business is conducted by An Individual / Stephanie H. Rowles.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-01-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office.

(Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Maltby, Deputy. Exp. 07-012031. July 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1405 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as WONDERWERK, 4915 Orcutt Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County.

MPBS Operations LLC (4915 Orcutt Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company / MPBS Operations LLC, Josh Baker, Managing Member.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-01-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office.

(Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Maltby, Deputy. Exp. 07-012031. July 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1406 (11/02/2023) New Filing The following person is doing business as LEDGEX BOOKKEEPING, 1240 12th Street, Los Osos, CA 93402. San Luis Obispo County.

Elaine Eselun (1240 12th Street, Los Osos, CA 93402). This business is conducted by An Individual / Elaine Eselun. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-01-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Schultz, Deputy.

Exp. 07-01-2031. July 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1407 (07/01/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as NIPOMO REXALL DRUG, 695 W Teft St., Suite A, Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Mina Apoteka Inc (1097 Village Dr. Unit 201, Santa Maria, CA 93455). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation / Mina Apoteka Inc, Mina Hanna, CFO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-01-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office.

(Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, L. Maceri, Deputy. Exp. 07-012031. July 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2026

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FILE NO. 2026-1408 (07/01/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as ALC CREATIVE, 1188 Pacific Pointe Way, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Amanda Carter (1188 Pacific Pointe Way, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by An Individual / Amanda Carter. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-01-2026.

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Schultz, Deputy. Exp. 07-01-2031. July 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1409 (07/01/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as PROFESSIONALLY HUMAN PRODUCTIONS, 1786 Tonini Drive #37, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County. Nicole Tedjasaputra (1786 Tonini Drive #37, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405). This business is conducted by An Individual / Nicole Tedjasaputra. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-01-2026.

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Maltby, Deputy. Exp. 07-01-2031. July 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1410 (01/01/1995) New Filing The following person is doing business as M2MAILLOUX, WHOLE HEALING, LYMPHLAB, 1135-1143 Marsh Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. M2MAILLOUX, INC. (PO Box 12153, San Luis Obispo, CA 93406). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation / M2MAILLOUX, INC., Rebecca Mailloux, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-01-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office.

(Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Schultz, Deputy. Exp. 07-012031. July 23, 30, August 6, & 13, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1416 (10/31/2001) New Filing The following person is doing business as LIVING WATERS CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP, 4314 Bridge Street, Cambria, CA 93428. San Luis Obispo County.

Faith Christian Fellowship of Cambria, Inc. (1765 Cardiff Drive, Cambria, CA 93428). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation / Faith Christian Fellowship of Cambria, Inc., Kathy Rendon, Secretary. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-02-2026.

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Maltby, Deputy. Exp. 07-02-2031. July 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1419 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as BODY LITERACY WITH LEXI, 2950 Broad Street #1103, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County.

Body Literacy with Lexi LLC (2950 Broad Street #1103, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company / Body Literacy with Lexi LLC, Alexandra Head, Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-02-2026.

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Schultz, Deputy. Exp. 07-02-2031. July 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2026

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1430 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as COASTAL PAIN AND WELLNESS, 865 Aerovista Place Suite 140, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401.

San Luis Obispo County. Russ L. Levitan, M.D., Inc. (1305 Filaree Way, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420).

This business is conducted by A CA Corporation / Russ L. Levitan, M.D., Inc., Russ Levitan, President.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-06-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office.

(Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 07-062031. July 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1433 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as HAPPY OPU PROVISIONS, 1377 Hillcrest Dr., Morro Bay, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County.

Pasion Terangi Lopez (1377 Hillcrest Dr., Morro Bay, CA 93442).

This business is conducted by An Individual / Pasion Terangi Lopez.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-06-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office.

(Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Schultz, Deputy. Exp. 07-062031. July 23, 30, August 6, & 13, 2026

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FILE NO. 2026-1436 (07/04/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as SOMMER HOUSE, 260 N Sixth Street, Grover Beach, CA 93433. San Luis Obispo County.

Alexandria Roehlk (260 N Sixth Street, Grover Beach, CA 93433).

This business is conducted by An Individual / Alexandria Roehlk.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-06-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office.

(Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Schultz, Deputy. Exp. 07-062031. July 23, 30, August 6, & 13, 2026

FILE NO. 2026-1444 (06/16/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as HOLISTIC HEALING AND HAPPINESS MASSAGE AND BODYWORK, 731 Shell Beach Road, Pismo Beach, CA 93449. San Luis Obispo County. Hansi Tomlinson (2245 Cattle Run Lane, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by An Individual / Hansi Tomlinson. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-07-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy.

Exp. 07-07-2031. July 23, 30, August 6, & 13, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1437 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as B WEAR DA BON GO, 10025 El Camino Real, Spc 27, Atascadero, CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County. Bryan Walker Ormsby (10025 El Camino Real, Spc 27, Atascadero, CA 93422).

This business is conducted by An Individual / Bryan Walker Ormsby.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-07-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office.

(Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 07-072031. July 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2026

FILE NO. 2026-1451 (05/30/2025) New Filing The following person is doing business as PISMO RANCH, 175 Pomeroy Avenue, Pismo Beach, CA 93449. San Luis Obispo County. Boardwalk Retail Inc. (175 Pomeroy Avenue, Pismo Beach, CA 93449). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation / Boardwalk Retail Inc., Tom Franciskovich, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-07-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, L. Maceri, Deputy.

Exp. 07-07-2031. July 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2026

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1452 (05/30/2025) New Filing The following person is doing business as POMEROY SURF AND SKATE, BOARDWALK PLAZA, BEACHSIDE MARKET, 175 Pomeroy Avenue, Pismo Beach, CA 93449. San Luis Obispo County.

Boardwalk Retail Inc. (175 Pomeroy Avenue, Pismo Beach, CA 93449).

This business is conducted by A CA Corporation / Boardwalk Retail Inc., Tom Franciskovich, President.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-07-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office.

(Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 07-07-2031.

July 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1455 (01/01/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as CODORNIZ CULINARY COLLABORATIVE, 7425 El Camino Real, Suite O, Atascadero, CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County.

Jeannette M Potts (5890 Rocky Canyon Rd., Creston, CA 93432).

This business is conducted by An Individual / Jeannette M Potts.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-07-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office.

(Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 07-07-2031.

July 16, 23, 30, & August 6, 2026

NOTICE INVITING BIDS LANDFILL MONITORING WELL REPLACEMENT PROJECT NO. UD26-01 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of El Paso de Robles (“City”) invites and will receive sealed Bids up to but not later than 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 20, 2026 at the office of the PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, located at 4305 Second Wind Way, Paso Robles, CA 93446, for the furnishing to City of all labor, equipment, materials, tools, services, transportation, permits, utilities, and all other items necessary for the LANDFILL MONITORING WELL REPLACEMENT PROJECT NO. UD26-01 (the “Project”). At said time, Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at the City Office. Bids received after said time shall be returned unopened. Bids shall be valid for a period of 90 calendar days after the Bid opening date.

in the forms set forth herein, shall be secured from a surety company that meets all State of California bonding requirements, as defined in California Code of Civil Procedure Section 995.120, and that is a California admitted surety insurer.

Pursuant to Section 22300 of the Public Contract Code of the State of California, the successful Bidder may substitute certain securities for funds withheld by City to ensure its performance under the contract.

Pursuant to Labor Code Section 1773, City has obtained the prevailing rate of per diem wages and the prevailing wage rate for holiday and overtime work applicable in San Luis Obispo County from the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations for each craft, classification, or type of worker needed to execute this contract. A copy of these prevailing wage rates may be obtained via the internet at: www.dir. ca.gov/dlsr/

The work shall include, but is not limited to, proper abandonment of one (1) existing groundwater well and installation of two (2) new groundwater monitoring wells at locations designated in the Technical Specifications.

As part of the project, the Contractor shall provide improvements required by Contractor to access the Monitoring Well MW-4 site in order to complete work. The Contractor shall complete all Work required In addition, a copy of the prevailing rate of per diem wages is available by the Contract Documents within ninety (90) working days from the at the City’s PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT and shall be made available to interested parties upon request. The successful bidder commencement date stated in the Notice to Proceed. shall post a copy of the prevailing wage rates at each job site. It shall The California Air Resources Board (“CARB”) implemented amendments to the In-Use Off-Road Diesel-Fueled Fleets Regulations (“Regulation”) be mandatory upon the Bidder to whom the Contract is awarded, and which went into effect on January 1, 2024 and apply broadly to all self- upon any subcontractors, to comply with all Labor Code provisions, propelled off road diesel vehicles 25 horsepower or greater and other which include but are not limited to the payment of not less than the said forms of equipment used in California. A copy of the Regulation is specified prevailing wage rates to all workers employed by them in the available at https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/sites/default/files/barcu/regact/2022/ execution of the Contract, employment of apprentices, hours of labor and off-roaddiesel/appa-1.pdf Bidders are required to comply with all CARB debarment of contractors and subcontractors. and Regulation requirements, including, without limitation, all applicable Pursuant to Labor Code sections 1725.5 and 1771.1, all contractors sections of the Regulation, as codified in Title 13 of the California Code of and subcontractors that wish to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, Regulations section 2449 et seq. throughout the duration of the Project. or enter into a contract to perform public work must be registered Bidders must provide, with their Bid, copies of Bidder’s and all listed with the Department of Industrial Relations. No Bid will be accepted subcontractors’ most recent, valid Certificate of Reported Compliance (“CRC”) issued by CARB. Failure to provide valid CRCs as required herein nor any contract entered into without proof of the contractor’s and subcontractors’ current registration with the Department of Industrial may render the Bid non-responsive.

Relations to perform public work. If awarded a contract, the Bidder and Copies of the Bid Documents are now on file and available for public its subcontractors, of any tier, shall maintain active registration with inspection at Public Works Department at 4305 Second Wind Way, El the Department of Industrial Relations for the duration of the Project.

Paso de Robles, California. Interested bidders must obtain copies of the Notwithstanding the foregoing, the contractor registration requirements documents electronically. mandated by Labor Code Sections 1725.5 and 1771.1 shall not apply to The Contract Documents will be available electronically, at no cost, at work performed on a public works project that is exempt pursuant to DemandStar Paso Robles, CA. Use the link DemandStar Paso Robles, the small project exemption specified in Labor Code Sections 1725.5 and CA to navigate to the website for out to bid projects. To download the 1771.1.

Bid Documents, the user must register as a user on the site. It is the responsibility of each prospective bidder to download and print all Bid This Project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by Documents for review and to verify the completeness of Bid Documents the Department of Industrial Relations. In bidding on this Project, it shall before submitting a bid. Any Addenda will be posted at DemandStar Paso be the Bidder’s sole responsibility to evaluate and include the cost of Robles, CA. complying with all labor compliance requirements under this contract It is the responsibility of each prospective bidder to check DemandStar and applicable law in its Bid. Paso Robles, CA on a daily basis through the close of bids for any Unless otherwise provided in the Instructions for Bidders, each Bidder applicable addenda or updates. DemandStar Paso Robles, CA sends shall be a licensed contractor pursuant to sections 7000 et seq. of email notifications to ONLY those registered on their website. The City the Business and Professions Code in the following classification(s) does not assume any liability or responsibility based on any defective throughout the time it submits its Bid and for the duration of the contract: or incomplete copying, excerpting, scanning, faxing, downloading or The Contractor shall have all licenses required by city, county, state printing of the Bid Documents. Information on DemandStar Paso Robles, or other public authorities including a C-57 Well Drilling Contractor’s CA may change without notice to prospective bidders. The Contract Documents shall supersede any information posted or transmitted by license as described in Title 16, Division 8, Article 3 of California Code of Regulations. any other vendor besides the City.

Each Bid shall be accompanied by cash, a certified or cashier’s check, or Bid Bond secured from a surety company satisfactory to the City Council, the amount of which shall not be less than ten percent (10%) of the submitted Total Bid Price, made payable to City of El Paso de Robles as bid security. The bid security shall be provided as a guarantee that within five (5) working days after the City provides the successful bidder the Notice of Award, the successful Bidder will enter into a contract and provide the necessary bonds and certificates of insurance. The bid security will be declared forfeited if the successful Bidder fails to comply within said time. No interest will be paid on funds deposited with City.

A “NON-MANDATORY” Pre-Bid Conference is scheduled for July 30, 2026 at 1:30 pm to review the Project’s existing conditions at the Paso Robles Landfill located approximately 9 miles east of the City of El Paso de Robles at 9000 Highway 46 East. Representatives of the City and consulting engineers, if any, will be present. Questions asked by Bidders at the Pre-Bid Conference not specifically addressed within the Contract Documents shall be answered in writing, and shall be sent to all Bidders present at the Pre-Bid Conference.

Substitution requests shall be made within 35 calendar days after the award of the contract. Pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 3400(b), the City may make findings designating that certain additional materials, methods or services by specific brand or trade name other than those listed in the Standard Specifications be used for the Project. Such findings, if any, as well as the materials, methods or services and their specific brand or trade names that must be used for the Project may be found in the Special Conditions.

City shall award the contract for the Project to the lowest responsive, responsible Bidder as determined by the City from the BASE BID ALONE. City reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any irregularities or informalities in any bids or in the bidding process.

Date: July 16, 2026 By: Kevin Wells Assistant Capital Projects

Manager Publication Dates: -July 16, 2026 The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a Faithful Performance -July 23, 2026 Bond and a Labor and Material Payment Bond each in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Price. Each bond shall be END OF NOTICE INVITING BID

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LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1457 (07/08/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as STILL GROUND WITH ADRIAN, 3860 Broad Street, Suite 15, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401.

San Luis Obispo County. Sriwilas Somsri (361 7th Street, Apt C, Templeton, CA 93465). This business is conducted by An Individual / Sriwilas Somsri. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-08-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Maltby, Deputy.

Exp. 07-08-2031. July 16, 23, 30, & August 6, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1459 (02/07/2022) New Filing The following person is doing business as CENTRAL COAST PROCESS SERVING, 1434 15th Street, Oceano, CA 93445. San Luis Obispo County. Carla Foglio (PO Box 211, Oceano, CA 93475).

This business is conducted by An Individual / Carla Foglio. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 0708-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, L. Maceri, Deputy. Exp. 07-08-2031. July 16, 23, 30, & August 6, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1462 (07/08/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as KESTLY REALTY GROUP, 51 San Miguel Street, Avila Beach, CA 93424. San Luis Obispo County. Jeanne Marie Pleasant (910 Citrus Court, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405). This business is conducted by An Individual / Jeanne Marie Pleasant. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-08-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Schultz, Deputy.

Exp. 07-08-2031. July 16, 23, 30, & August 6, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1463 (01/01/2000) New Filing The following person is doing business as GRACE LANDSCAPES, SEE CANYON FRUIT RANCH, 2345 See Canyon Rd., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County. Paul Kenny (2345 See Canyon Rd., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405).

This business is conducted by An Individual / Paul Kenny. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 0708-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Maltby, Deputy. Exp. 07-08-2031. July 16, 23, 30, & August 6, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1465 (07/08/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as MB & MC, COMPANY, 1242 Nice Ave., Grover Beach, CA 93433. San Luis Obispo County.

Christina Fontecchio (1242 Nice Ave., Grover Beach, CA 93433).

This business is conducted by An Individual / Christina Fontecchio.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-08-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office.

(Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Maltby, Deputy. Exp. 07-082031. July 16, 23, 30, & August 6, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1469 (03/19/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as CARTER ESTATE & TRUST, 1221 Sylvia Ct., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Kristie Carter (1221 Sylvia Ct., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by An Individual / Kristie Carter, Fiduciary.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-08-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office.

(Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Maltby, Deputy. Exp. 07-082031. July 16, 23, 30, & August 6, 2026

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1470 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as EL PASO RESTORATION, 8420 El Camino Real, Suite B, Atascadero, CA 93422.

San Luis Obispo County. El Paso Maintenance Inc (8420 El Camino Real, Suite B, Atascadero, CA 93422). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation / El Paso Maintenance Inc, Xuihcoatl Aguirre, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-08-2026.

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Schultz, Deputy. Exp. 07-08-2031. July 16, 23, 30, & August 6, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1472 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as THE MAYAN ICE CREAM, 3220 Broad St., Suite 104, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County.

Guillermo Morales Ajpop (3220 Broad St., Suite 104, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by An Individual / Guillermo Morales Ajpop.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-09-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office.

(Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Schultz, Deputy. Exp. 07-092031. July 16, 23, 30, & August 6, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1473 (06/24/2015) New Filing The following person is doing business as CAL COAST AG, 185 Headwaters Road, Templeton, CA 93465. San Luis Obispo County. Cal Coast Ag Inc. (185 Headwaters Road, Templeton, CA 93465). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation / Cal Coast Ag Inc., Cynthia Fisher, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-09-2026.

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 07-09-2031. July 16, 23, 30, & August 6, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1474 (07/07/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as THINK LEARN BUILD MEDIA, 9300 Margarita Ave., Santa Margarita, CA 93453.

San Luis Obispo County. Michael Degnan (PO box 623, Santa Margarita, CA 93453). This business is conducted by An Individual / Michael Degnan. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-09-2026.

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Schultz, Deputy. Exp. 07-09-2031. July 16, 23, 30, & August 6, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1476 (06/10/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as LJ VACATIONS, 164 Headwaters Road, Templeton, CA 93465. San Luis Obispo County.

Jack Fredrickson, Lane Heer (164 Headwaters Road, Templeton, CA 93465). This business is conducted by A General Partnership / Jack Fredrickson. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-09-2026.

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Schultz, Deputy. Exp. 07-09-2031. July 16, 23, 30, & August 6, 2026

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1477 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as R AND R WHOLESOME GOODS, 1198 Linda Dr., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Josh Terrill (1198 Linda Dr., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by An Individual / Josh Terrill. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-09-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy.

Exp. 07-09-2031. July 16, 23, 30, & August 6, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1478 (04/01/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as BESSER GARAGE DOORS, HAMON OVERHEAD GARAGE DOORS, 3021 Propeller Dr., Paso Robles, CA 93446.

San Luis Obispo County. Safe ‘n Secure Garage Door Specialists LLC (301 E Stevens Ave., Santa Ana, CA 92707). This business is conducted by A DE Limited Liability Company / Safe ‘N Secure Garage Door Specialists LLC, Byron Burland, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-09-2026.

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 07-09-2031. July 16, 23, 30, & August 6, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1479 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as THE BEAR VALLEY GIFTS & MORE, 1197 Los Osos Valley Road, Los Osos, CA 93402. San Luis Obispo County.

AACB Trading, Inc. (1197 Los Osos Valley Road, Los Osos, CA 93402). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation / AACB Trading Inc., Christopher J Balcer, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-09-2026.

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 07-09-2031. July 16, 23, 30, & August 6, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1481 (12/26/1994) New Filing The following person is doing business as OAK KNOLLS GOLDSMITHS, 1214 Grand Ave., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Benito Escobedo Jr., Diana Escobedo (1214 Grand Ave., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420).

This business is conducted by A Married Couple / Benito Escobedo Jr. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-09-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, L. Maceri, Deputy.

Exp. 07-09-2031. July 16, 23, 30, & August 6, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1483 (07/09/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as LAUNDROMAT OF MORRO BAY, 890 Monterey Ave., Morro Bay, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County. Handymanhaulit LLC (5380 Morning Star Pl, Paso Robles, CA 93446).

This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company / Handymanhaulit LLC, Richard Fleischer, Managing Member.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-09-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office.

(Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, MA Nelson, Deputy. Exp. 07-092031. July 16, 23, 30, & August 6, 2026

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1486 (06/02/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as LITTLE ROOM CO., 2027 Rachel Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Gone Feral LLC (2027 Rachel Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company / Gone Feral LLC, Kristine Macaulay, Managing Member.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-09-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office.

(Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Schultz, Deputy. Exp. 07-092031. July 16, 23, 30, & August 6, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1488 (07/06/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as CENTRAL COAST TASK PRO, 2700 Cienaga St. Spc 52, Oceano, CA 93445. San Luis Obispo County. Laura J. Nooteboom (2700 Cienaga St. Spc 52, Oceano, CA 93445). This business is conducted by An Individual / Laura J. Nooteboom. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-09-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Maltby, Deputy.

Exp. 07-09-2031. July 16, 23, 30, & August 6, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1491 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as KEG KRAFT, POCO VINO, PORCH POUNDER, FLAVIAR, PRIVATE LABEL WINE CO, 45 N Main Street, Templeton, CA 93465. San Luis Obispo County. Keg Kraft Beverage Co. LP, High Q Capital LLC (PO Box 1336, Paso Robles, CA 93447). This business is conducted by A Limited Partnership / Keg Kraft Beverage Co. LP, By Its GP: High Q Capital LLC, By Charles Umansky, Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 0710-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Schultz, Deputy. Exp. 07-10-2031. July 16, 23, 30, & August 6, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1495 (07/10/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as UNKNOWN REALMS, 1201 Mariah Lane, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Anna Marisa Joulfaian (1201 Mariah Lane, Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by An Individual / Anna Marisa Joulfaian. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-10-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Schultz, Deputy.

Exp. 07-10-2031. July 16, 23, 30, & August 6, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1496 (07/10/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as HABIBI GRILL, 134 11th St., Paso Robles, CA 93446.

San Luis Obispo County. Moe’s Inc. (518 Spring St., Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation / Moe’s Inc., Mohamed Hammad, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-10-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Maltby, Deputy.

Exp. 07-10-2031. July 16, 23, 30, & August 6, 2026

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LEGAL NOTICES CONTINUED FROM PAGE 34 LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to Sections 2170021716 of the Business and Professions Code, Section 2328 of the CC, Section 535 of the Penal Code and provisions of the Civil Code.

The undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on the 7th day of August 2026, at 10:00 am, on the premises where said property has been stored and which are located at Paso RoblesSelf Storage at 2941 Union Road, Paso Robles, in the County of Paso Robles, State of California, the following: Unit Hambet Merchandise Unit Brown Merchandise Unit Bedolla Merchandise Unit Coppedge Merchandise Unit Hutton Merchandise Unit Swafford Merchandise Unit Eppert Merchandise Unit Crespo Merchandise Unit Vance Merchandise Unit Morgan Merchandise Unit Parrent Merchandise Unit Gibson Merchandise Unit Gomez Merchandise Unit Hoffer Merchandise Unit Lewis Merchandise All property is sold “AS IS AND WITH ALL FAULTS” and without warranty either expressed or implied. ALL SALES ARE PAYABLE EITHER BY CASH OR MONEY ORDER ONLY, payable after the sale in full. All property purchased must be removed prior to the close of business the day of the sale. All units purchased will be given a clear bill of sale. This sale is being held pursuant to the provisions of the California Self Storage Act, section 21706 and/ or 21700.

Paso Robles Self Storage reserves the right to remove any or all units from this sale due to prior settlement. Paso Robles Self Storage reserves the right to bid on any or all units in this sale.

Dates to publish: July 23, 2026 and July 30, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1497 (01/01/1984) New Filing The following person is doing business as PERSONAL MANAGEMENT PLUS, 258 Cheyenne Drive, Paso Robles, CA 93446.

San Luis Obispo County. Christina Leigh Holst (258 Cheyenne Drive, Paso Robles, CA 93446).

This business is conducted by An Individual / Christina Leigh Holst.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-10-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 07-10-2031. July 16, 23, 30, & August 6, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1498 (07/13/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as WEB CENTRAL COAST, 3211 Broad Street, Suite 117, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County.

Matthew Daniel Reeves (3211 Broad Street, Suite 117, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by An Individual / Matthew Daniel Reeves.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-13-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, MA Nelson, Deputy. Exp. 07-13-2031. July 16, 23, 30, & August 6, 2026

LEGAL NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICES

SUMMONS (Family Law) NOTICE TO RESPONDENT (Name): Valentina Weichinger You have been sued. Read the information below and on the next page.

Petitioner’s name is: Jaysin Smith Case Number: 25FL02442

312 East Cook Street, Building E Santa Maria, CA 93454 2. The name, address, and telephone number of petitioner’s attorney, or petitioner without an attorney are: Lacey M. Sorenson, SBN 327019 Sorenson Law 21 E Canon Perdido Street, Suite 215 Santa Barbara, CA 93101 805-620-7019 Date: December 11, 2025 /s/ Clerk, by Brynn Chase, Deputy July 23, 30, August 6, & 13, 2026 PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION (DIVORCE) OF MARRIAGE PETITIONER: Jaysin Smith RESPONDENT: Valentina Weichinger CASE NUMBER: 25FL02442 PARTY WITHOUT ATTORNEY OR ATTORNEY Lacey M. Sorenson (327019) Sorenson Law 21 E Canon Perdido Street, Suite 215 Santa Barbara, CA 93101 805-620-7019

Determine rights to community and quasi-community assets and debts. All such assets and debts are listed as follows (specify): All assets and debts in Petitioner’s name confirmed to Petitioner All assets and debts in Respondent’s name confirmed to Respondent 11.

OTHER REQUESTS: Other (specifiy): 1.

Each Party bear their own attorneys fees and costs; 2.

Minor child’s name shall be changed to Felix Wolfgang Smith; and 3.

Minor child’s name shall be changed to Oliver Locke Smith 12.

I HAVE READ THE RESTRAINING ORDERS ON THE BACK OF THE SUMMONS, AND I UNDERSTAND THAT THEY APPLY TO ME WHEN THIS PETITION IS FILED. I Declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct.

You have 30 calendar days after this Summons and Petition are served on you to file a Response (form FL-120) at the court and have a copy served on the petitioner. A letter, phone call, or court appearance will not protect you.

If you do not file your Response on time, the court may make orders affecting your marriage or domestic partnership, your property, and custody of your children. You may be ordered to pay support and attorney fees and costs.

For legal advice, contact a lawyer immediately. Get help finding a lawyer at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courts. ca.gov/selfhelp), at the California Legal Services Web site (www. lawhelpca.org), or by contacting your local county bar association.

NOTICE: Restraining orders are on page 2: These restraining orders are effective against both spouses or domestic partners until the petition is dismissed, a judgment is entered, or the court makes further orders.

They are enforceable anywhere in California by any law enforcement officer who has received or seen a copy of them.

FEE WAIVER: If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver form. The court may order you to pay back all or part of the fees and costs that the court waived for you or the other party.

PAGE 2: STANDARD FAMILY LAW RESTRAINING ORDERS Starting immediately, you and your spouse or domestic partner are restrained from: 1. removing the minor children of the parties from the state or applying for a new or replacement passport for those minor children without the prior written consent of the other party or an order of the court; 2. cashing, borrowing against, canceling, transferring, disposing of, or changing the beneficiaries of any insurance or other coverage, including life, health, automobile, and disability, held for the benefit of the parties and their minor children; 3. transferring, encumbering, hypothecating, concealing, or in any way disposing of any property, real or personal, whether community, quasi-community, or separate, without the written consent of the other party or an order of the court, except in the usual course of business or for the necessities of life; and 4. creating a nonprobate transfer or modifying a nonprobate transfer in a manner that affects the disposition of property subject to the transfer, without the written consent of the other party or an order of the court.

Before revocation of a nonprobate transfer can take effect or a right of survivorship to property can be eliminated, notice of the change must be filed and served on the other party.

You must notify each other of any proposed extraordinary expenditures at least five business days prior to incurring these extraordinary expenditures and account to the court for all extraordinary expenditures made after these restraining order are effective.

However, you may use community property, quasi-community property, or you own separate property to pay an attorney to help you or to pay court costs.

WARNING-IMPORTANT INFORMATION California law provides that, for purposes of division of property upon dissolution of a marriage or domestic partnership or upon legal separation, property acquired by the parties during a marriage or domestic partnership in joint form is presumed to be community property. If either party to this action should die before the jointly held community property is divided, the language in the deed that characterizes how title is held (i.e., joint tenancy, tenants in common, or community property) will be controlling, and not the community property presumption. You should consult your attorney if you want the community property presumption to be written into the recorded title to the property.

1. The name and address of the court are: Santa Barbara Superior Court, Cook Division

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA 312 East Cook Street, Building E Santa Maria, CA 93454 Cook Dvision 1.

LEGAL RELATIONSHIP: We are Married 2.

RESIDENCE REQUIREMENTS: Petitioner has been a resident of this state for at least six months and of this country for a least three months immediately preceding the filing of this Petition.

(For a divorce, unless you are in the legal relationship described in 1b., at least one of you must comply with this requirement.)

3.

STATISTICAL FACTS: Date of Marriage (specify): 7/21/2017 Date of Separation (specify): 12/30/2020 Time from date of marriage to date of separation (specify): 2 Years 5 Months 4.

MINOR CHILDREN: The minor children are: Child’s name Birthdate Age Felix Wolfgang Weichinger-Smith 11/23/2018 7 Oliver Locke Weichinger-Smith 6/1/2020 5 If any children listed above were born before the marriage or domestic partnership, the court has the authority to determine those children to be children of the marriage or domestic partnership.

If there are minor children of Petitioner and Respondent, a completed Declaration Under Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) (Form FL-105) must be attached.

Petitioner requests that the court make the following orders: 5.

LEGAL GROUNDS (FAMILY CODE SECTIONS 22002210, 2310-2312): Divorce of the marriage or domestic partnership based on : irreconcilable differences.

6.

CHILD CUSTODY AND VISITATION (PARENTING TIME): Legal custody of children to Petitioner.

Physical custody of children to Petitioner.

7.

CHILD SUPPORT: If there are minor children born to or adopted by Petitioner and Respondent before or during this marriage or domestic partnership, the court will make orders for the support of the children upon request and submission of financial forms by the requesting part. An earning assignment may be issued without further notice. Any party required to pay support must pay interest on overdue amounts at the “legal” rate, which is currently 10 percent.

8.

SPOUSAL OR DOMESTIC PARTNER SUPPORT: Terminate (end) the court’s ability to award support to Petitioner and Respondent.

9.

SEPARATE PROPERTY: Confirm as separate property the assets and debts in the following list.

Confirm to All assets and debts in Petitioner’s name Petitioner All assets and debts in Respondent’s name Respondent 10.

COMMUNITY AND QUASI-COMMUNITY PROPETY:

Date: December 9, 2025 /s/ Jaysin Smith Date: December 10, 2025 /s/Lacey M. Sorenson FOR MORE INFORMATION: Read Legal Steps for a Divorce or Legal Separation ( ) and visit “Families Change” at www.familieschange.ca.gov — an online guide for parents and children going through divorce or separation.

NOTICE: You may redact (black out) social security numbers from any written material filed with the court in this case other than a form used to collect child, spousal or partner support.

NOTICE—CANCELLATION OF RIGHTS: Dissolution or legal separation may automatically cancel the rights of a domestic partner or spouse under the other domestic partner’s or spouse’s will, trust, retirement plan, power of attorney, pay-on-death bank account, survivorship rights to any property owned in joint tenancy, and any other similar thing. It does not automatically cancel the right of a domestic partner or spouse as beneficiary of the other partner’s or spouse’s life insurance policy.

You should review these matters, as well as any credit cards, other credit accounts, insurance polices, retirement plans, and credit reports, to determine whether they should be changed or whether you should take any other actions.

Some changes may require the agreement of your partner or spouse or a court order.

July 23, 30, August 6, & 13, 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1504 (07/16/2019) New Filing The following person is doing business as SLIM SADIE’S LLC, SLIM SADIE’S BEEF JERKY, 90 Wellsona Road, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County.

Slim Sadie’s LLC (2425 Golden Hill Road, Ste 106-262, Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company / Slim Sadie’s LLC, Heidi K Negranti, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-13-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy.

Exp. 07-13-2031. July 16, 23, 30, & August 6, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1508 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as SOUTH PEAK MHP LLC, 145 South Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. South Peak MHP LLC (6653 Embarcadero Dr. Ste C, Stockton, CA 95219).

This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company / South Peak MHP LLC, Bruce Davies – Managing Member.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-13-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office.

(Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 07-132031. July 23, 30, August 6, & 13, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1511 (05/01/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as SUNBELACHED MOMENTS, 260 N Sixth Street, Grover Beach, CA 93433. San Luis Obispo County. Ellen Frances Broedlow (260 N Sixth Street, Grover Beach, CA 93433). This business is conducted by An Individual / Ellen Frances Broedlow.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-14-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office.

(Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, L. Maceri, Deputy. Exp. 07-142031. July 23, 30, August 6, & 13, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1499 (07/01/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as COASTAL VIEW BOOKKEEPING SERVICE, 545 Ellen Way, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County. Karen Lea Keller (545 Ellen Way, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405). This business is conducted by An Individual / Karen Lea Keller. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-13-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Schultz, Deputy.

Exp. 07-13-2031. July 23, 30, August 6, & 13, 2026

FILE NO. 2026-1515 (07/01/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as SCENT SECURE K9’S, 1805 Carino Court, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Harold D. Wilson, Amy L. Wilson (1805 Carino Court, Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by A Married Couple / Harold D. Wilson.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-14-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office.

(Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 07-142031. July 23, 30, August 6, & 13, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1501 (06/21/2006) New Filing The following person is doing business as EXTRA INNINGS SOFTBALL ACADEMY, CLARIN PERFORMANCE CONSULTING, CLARIN TICKETS AND THREADS, 542 Via La Barranca, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420-2009. San Luis Obispo County. Sara Elizabeth Clarin, Jeffrey Manuel Clarin (542 Via La Barranca, Arroyo Grande, CA 934202009). This business is conducted

by A Married Couple / Sara Elizabeth Clarin. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-13-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy.

Exp. 07-13-2031. July 16, 23, 30, & August 6, 2026

FILE NO. 2026-1516 (07/14/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as MNT, MY NEIGHBORHOOD TECH, 549 Andrea Circle, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. MNT My Neighborhood Tech LLC (549 Andrea Circle, Paso Robles, CA 93446).

This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company / MNT My Neighborhood Tech LLC, Brandon Chreene, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-14-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office.

(Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Schultz, Deputy. Exp. 07-142031. July 23, 30, August 6, & 13, 2026

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1517 (07/14/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as SKIN STUDY, 75 Higuera St., Suite 200, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County.

Elizabeth Ann Erickson (92 Verde Drive, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405).

This business is conducted by An Individual / Elizabeth Ann Erickson.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-14-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office.

(Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 07-14-2031.

July 23, 30, August 6, & 13, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1524 (08/20/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as STRAIGHT AWAY WINES, 1397 Marsh Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Evaki, Inc. (1397 Marsh Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted

by A CA Corporation / Evaki, Inc., Brian Carby Jacques, Secretary/ CFO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-15-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office.

(Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 07-15-2031.

July 23, 30, August 6, & 13, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1525 (07/01/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as VITAL EARTH LIVING, 1258 Manhattan Ave., Grover Beach, CA 93433. San Luis Obispo County.

Sara Taylor (1258 Manhattan Ave., Grover Beach, CA 93433). This business is conducted by An Individual / Sara Taylor. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-15-2026.

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Maltby, Deputy.

Exp. 07-15-2031. July 23, 30, August 6, & 13, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1532 (04/07/2016) New Filing The following person is doing business as ORANGE DOT QUILTS, 2689 Saddle Back Lane, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Minodora Cary (2689 Saddle Back Lane, Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by An Individual / Minodora Cary. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-16-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Maltby, Deputy. Exp. 0716-2031. July 23, 30, August 6, & 13, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1533 (04/12/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as NATURAL HEALING CENTER MORRO BAY, 495 Morro Bay Blvd., Morro Bay, CA 93442.

San Luis Obispo County. NHC-MB LLC (3645 Long Beach Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90807). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company / NHC-MB LLC, Kyle Kazan, Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-16-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Maltby, Deputy. Exp. 0716-2031. July 23, 30, August 6, & 13, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1537 (08/01/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as GIVE A POUND, 3450 Riverside Ave., Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County.

Alondra SLO LLC (3450 Riverside Ave., Paso Robles, CA 93446).

This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company / Alondra SLO LLC, Daniel Sinton, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-16-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office.

(Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Schultz, Deputy. Exp. 07-16-2031.

July 23, 30, August 6, & 13, 2026

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1539 (07/17/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as BEACH TOWN ELECTRIC, 2020 Dorking Avenue, Cambria, CA 93428. San Luis Obispo County. Kevin David Klein (630 Quintana Road, #141, Morro Bay, CA 93442). This business is conducted by An Individual / Kevin David Klein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-17-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 0717-2031. July 23, 30, August 6, & 13, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1541 (07/17/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as PEDRO’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT, 8550 El Camino Real, Ste. G, Atascadero, CA 93422.

San Luis Obispo County. Pedro’s Mexican Restaurant LLC (8550 El Camino Real, Ste. G, Atascadero, CA 93422). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company / Pedro’s Mexican Restaurant LLC, Erika Vanessa Elias Sandoval, Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 0717-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Maltby, Deputy. Exp. 07-17-2031. July 23, 30, August 6, & 13, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1567 (06/15/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as BEL SORRISO, 1650 Ramada Dr. Suite 140, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Triple C & K LLC (PO Box 690, Atascadero, CA 93423). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company / Triple C & K LLC, Jillian Palmer, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-21-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 0721-2031. July 23, 30, August 6, & 13, 2026

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to Sections 2170021716 of the Business and Professions Code, Section 2328 of the CC, Section 535 of the Penal Code and provisions of the Civil Code.

The undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on the 7th day of August 2026, at 12:30 pm, on the premises where said property has been stored and which are located at Pismo Beach Self Storage at 100 Five Cities Drive, Pismo Beach, in the County of San Luis Obispo, State of California, the following: Unit Jakes Merchandise Unit Howell Merchandise Unit Amido Merchandise Unit Foulk Merchandise Unit Caldwell Merchandise Unit Corvin Merchandise Unit Patterson Merchandise Unit Riley Merchandise All property is sold “AS IS AND WITH ALL FAULTS” and without warranty either expressed or implied. ALL SALES ARE PAYABLE EITHER BY CASH OR MONEY ORDER ONLY, payable after the sale in full.

All property purchased must be removed prior to the close of business the day of the sale. All units purchased will be given a clear bill of sale. This sale is being held pursuant to the provisions of the California Self Storage Act, section 21706 and/or 21700. Pismo Beach Self Storage reserves the right to remove any or all units from this sale due to prior settlement. Pismo Beach Self Storage reserves the right to bid on any or all units in this sale.

July 23 & 30, 2026

LEGAL NOTICES ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 26CV0308 To all interested persons: Petitioner: Amber Lanzone filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Amber Lanzone to PROPOSED NAME: Amberlyn Sky Rivera THE COURT ORDERS: that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted.

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: August 27, 2026, Time: 9:00 am, Dept. 2, in person or via zoom at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, 1050 Monterey St., Room 220, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. A copy of this Order to Show Cause must be published at least once each week for four successive weeks before the date set for hearing on the petition in a newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: New Times Date: July 2, 2026 /s/: Craig B. Van Rooyen, Judge of the Superior Court July 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2026

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 26CV0320 To all interested persons: Petitioner: Jana Hayashi and Luke Russom filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Lincoln Hayashi Russom to PROPOSED NAME: Lincoln Haruo Hayashi, PRESENT NAME: Dax Takao Russom to PROPOSED NAME: Dax Takao Hayashi THE COURT ORDERS: that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: August 5, 2026, Time: 9:00 am, Dept. D4, in person or via zoom at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, 1050 Monterey St., room 220, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. A copy of this Order to Show Cause must be published at least once each week for four successive weeks before the date set for hearing on the petition in a newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: New Times Date: June 1, 2026 /s/: Tana L. Coates, Judge of the Superior Court July 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2026

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

NEW FILE NO. 2026-1351 OLD FILE NO. 2022-1794 C Nails, 1230 Los Osos Valley Rd., Suite C, Los Osos, CA 93402.

San Luis Obispo County. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in San Luis Obispo County on 08/02/2022. The following person(s) has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: Huy Ha Nguyen, Bay Thi Duong (1245 4th St. Apt. A, Los Osos, CA 93402). This business was conducted by A Married Couple /s/ Huy Ha Nguyen, Bay Thi Duong. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06/24/2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk. By M. Katz, Deputy Clerk.

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 26CV0459

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NEW FILE NO. 2026-1484 OLD FILE NO. 2026-0831 LITTLE ROOM CO., 2027 Rachel Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in San Luis Obispo County on 04/16/2026. The following person(s) has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: Kristine T Macaulay (2027 Rachel Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401), David Tetrault (23 Bertram Street, Beverly, MA 01915).

This business was conducted by A General Partnership /s/ Kristine Macaulay. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07/09/2026.

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CITY OF GROVER BEACH NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the PLANNING COMMISSION of the City of Grover Beach will conduct a Public Hearing on TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., or soon thereafter in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 154 South 8th Street, Grover Beach for the following:

Project No.: Development Application DA-25-0009 Address: 201-295 West Grand Avenue Applicant: Coastal Community Builders, Inc. Description: A request by Coastal Community Builders for a Coastal Development Permit, Use Permit, and Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map (Tract 3248) to construct a new four-story mixed-use building consisting of 39 residential condominiums, 4,100 square-feet of commercial/outdoor patio space, and a private residential rooftop terrace. The project includes a request for a 20% density bonus pursuant to State Density Bonus Law and a request for a waiver to allow two residential units along the ground floor. The project will result in the demolition of an existing commercial structure and development of the entire lot with associated on- and off-site improvements, and utilities. The project site is located within the Coastal Zone and is not appealable to the Coastal Commission. (APN: 060-205-018).

CITY OF ATASCADERO NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ADMINISTRATIVE USE PERMIT

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If you challenge the nature of the proposed actions in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the Public Hearing(s) described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City at, or prior to, the Public Hearing. (Govt. Code Sec. 65009). /s/ Nicole Retana, Deputy City Clerk Secretary to Planning Commission Dated: Thursday, July 23, 2026

Information regarding the hearing is filed in the Community Development Department. If a challenge to the above application/s is made in court, persons may be limited to raising only those issues they or someone else raised at the public hearing described in the notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Hearing Officer. If you have any questions, please call Planning Services at 805470-3402 Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. All documents related to the project will be available for review on the City’s website 72 hours prior to the public hearing at http://www. atascadero.org/agendas.

BY ORDER OF THE HEARING OFFICER DATED: 7/21/26 S/K Gleason, Planning Manager July 23, 2026

CITY OF PISMO BEACH STATE OF CALIFORNIA NOTICE TO PROPOSERS PROPOSALS will be received electronically by the City of Pismo Beach via the City’s e-Procurement Portal PlanetBids, until 2:00 p.m., on August 27, 2026 for performing work as follows: FINANCIAL AUDITORS—CITY OF PISMO BEACH The City of Pismo Beach (“City”) requests proposals from qualified firms of Certified Public Accountants to provide independent auditing services for the City’s financial statements. The initial contract term will be three (3) fiscal years, with the City’s option to extend the agreement for up to (2) additional one-year periods. Auditing services will commence with the audit of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027.

All questions must be submitted in writing through the PlanetBids Procurement Question/Answer Tab via the City’s e-Procurement portal, on or before the Question & Answer Submission Date and Time. All questions submitted and answers provided shall be electronically distributed to all proposers who have registered and downloaded this RFP on the City’s e-Procurement Portal, PlanetBids.

Proposals must be submitted online using the City’s electronic bidding platform which can be accessed at www.pismobeach.org/bids.

ERICA INDERLIED CITY CLERK July 16 & 23, 2026

ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING The San Luis Obispo Architectural Review Commission will hold a Regular Meeting on August 3, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo. Public comment, prior to the start of the meeting, may be submitted in writing via U.S. Mail to the City Clerk’s Office at 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 or by email to advisorybodies@slocity.org.

PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS: • Review of a commercial development consisting of a 4,682 square foot office building; a 3,774 square foot building; a sign program; removal of and compensatory planting for one street tree; and associated site improvements such as parking, access, and landscaping for two neighboring vacant properties in the Airport Area. The project is exempt from environmental review (CEQA); Project Addresses: 4185 and 4195 Earthwood Lane; Case #: ARCH-0034-2026; Zone: M-SP; 4195 Earthwood, LLC and Cody and Jacqueline Gambril, owners/applicants.

Contact: Hannah Hanh – (805) 781-7432 – hhanh@slocity.org • Review of a commercial development consisting of a 4,108 square foot building; a 4,212 square foot building; a sign program; removal of and compensatory planting for one street tree; and associated site improvements such as parking, access, and landscaping for two neighboring vacant properties in the Airport Area. The project is exempt from environmental review (CEQA); Project Addresses: 4165 and 4175 Earthwood Lane; Case #: ARCH-0106-2026; Zone: M-SP; Rick and Teri Gambril and G2 Earthwood, LLC, owners/applicants.

Contact: Hannah Hanh – (805) 781-7432 – hhanh@slocity.org • Review of a commercial development consisting of two 4,161 square foot buildings; a sign program; removal of and compensatory planting for one street tree; and associated site improvements such as parking, access, and landscaping for two neighboring vacant properties in the Airport Area. The project is exempt from environmental review (CEQA); Project Addresses: 4145 and 4155 Earthwood Lane; Case #: ARCH-0107-2026; Zone: M-SP; Pacific Properties CA, LLC, owner/applicant.

Contact: Hannah Hanh – (805) 781-7432 – hhanh@slocity.org • Review of an 18-unit residential development and supporting site improvements such as parking, access, and landscaping. In accordance with State Density Bonus Law, the project includes stacked 50% density bonuses and a waiver to provide parking within the 20-foot front setback, in exchange for dedicating 24% of the base density to low income and 15% to moderate income households. An exception is requested to provide a transformer adjacent to the street frontage, where mechanical and electrical equipment are required to be screened from public review.

The project is exempt from environmental review (CEQA); Project Addresses: 380 and 382 Pismo Street; Case #: ARCH-0320-2024; Zone: R-3; Kyle Billingsley, applicant.

Contact: Hannah Hanh – (805) 781-7432 – hhanh@slocity.org The Architectural Review Commission may also discuss other hearing or business items before or after the item(s) listed above. An action of the Architectural Review Commission is typically a recommendation to the City’s Community Development Director, Planning Commission or City Council, and therefore is not final. Please note that any court challenge related to the recommendation on this item may be limited to considering only those issues raised at the public hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence received prior to the public hearing.

Report(s) are typically available one week in advance of the meeting and can be viewed on the City’s website, under the Public Meeting Agendas web page: https://www. slocity.org/government/mayor-and-city-council/agendasand-minutes. Please call The Community Development Department at (805) 781-7170 for more information, or to request an agenda report.

July 23, 2026

CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The San Luis Obispo City Council invites all interested persons to attend a public hearing on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo. Meetings may be viewed remotely by joining the Zoom webinar via the details published on the cover of the agenda, on Government Access Channel 20, or streamed live from the City’s YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/ CityofSanLuisObispo. Public comment, prior to the start of the meeting, may be submitted in writing via U.S. Mail delivered to the City Clerk’s office at 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 or by email to emailcouncil@slocity.org.

PUBLIC HEARING ITEM: • The City Council will hold a public hearing to introduce an Ordinance amending Municipal Code Chapter 13 (Public Services) Section 13.12.040 (Underground Utility District) to establish a new Underground Utility District, District 17, near the intersection of Prado Road and Elks Lane. The City’s Municipal Code Chapter 13 requires passage of an Ordinance to create a new Underground Utility District and notification to affected property owners and utilities 30 days prior to the public hearing. Undergrounding facilities at this location creates a more resilient utility corridor, decreasing the risk of an interruption in services from a vehicular collision and inclement weather. Undergrounding is planned to be completed by the Prado Interchange Project which provides cost and time savings. The Prado Interchange Project will construct a new overcrossing of US 101 connecting Prado Road to Dalidio Drive, reconfigure the northbound freeway ramps, add a northbound auxiliary lane between Prado Road and Madonna Road on US 101, realign Elks Lane, and provide multimodal improvements to improve circulation, connectivity, safety, and congestion relief in southern San Luis Obispo.

For more information, you are invited to contact Matt Horn, Major Projects Manager of the City’s Public Works Department at (805) 423-0200 or mhorn@slocity.org The City Council may also discuss other hearings or business items before or after the items listed above. If you challenge the proposed project in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing.

Council Agenda Reports for this meeting will be available for review one week in advance of the meeting date on the City’s website, under the Public Meeting Agendas web page: https:// www.slocity.org/government/mayor-and-city-council/ agendas-and-minutes. Please call the City Clerk’s Office at (805) 781-7114 for more information. The City Council meeting will be televised live on Charter Cable Channel 20 and live streaming on the City’s YouTube channel www.youtube.com/ CityofSanLuisObispo.

Teresa Purrington City Clerk July 23, 2026

NOTICE:

SEIZURE OF PROPERTY AND INITIATION OF NONJUDICIAL FORFEITURE PROCEEDINGS PER HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 11488.4(J)

NOTICE: SEIZURE OF PROPERTY AND INITIATION OF NONJUDICIAL FORFEITURE PROCEEDINGS PER HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 11488.4(J)

TO:

ALL PERSONS CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, OR INTEREST IN PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

TO:

$1,342.00 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY

$2,520.00 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY

Notice is hereby given that on July 2, 2026, the abovedescribed property was seized at or near 900 Park St., Paso Robles CA, 93446 by Paso Robles Police Department, in connection with, to wit, violations of sections 11351 and 11379.6 of the California Health and Safety Code. The estimated/appraised value of the property is $1,342.00.

Notice is hereby given that on June 4, 2026, the abovedescribed property was seized at or near 1585 Kansas Ave., San Luis Obispo CA , by San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office, in connection with, to wit, violations of sections 11370 & 11378 of the California Health and Safety Code. The estimated/appraised value of the property is $2,520.00.

Pursuant to section 11488.4(j) of the California Health and Safety Code, you must file a verified claim stating your interest in the property with the Superior Court’s Civil Division, Room 385, County Courthouse Annex, 1035 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California 93408. Claim forms are available from the Clerk of the above court and also online at https://www.courts.ca.gov/documents/mc200.pdf.

Pursuant to section 11488.4(j) of the California Health and Safety Code, you must file a verified claim stating your interest in the property with the Superior Court’s Civil Division, Room 385, County Courthouse Annex, 1035 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California 93408. Claim forms are available from the Clerk of the above court and also online at https://www.courts.ca.gov/documents/mc200.pdf.

Furthermore, an endorsed copy of the verified claim must also be served on the District Attorney, Asset Forfeiture Unit, County Courthouse Annex, 1035 Palm Street, 4th Floor, San Luis Obispo, California 93408, within 30 days of filing the claim with the Superior Court’s Civil Division.

Furthermore, an endorsed copy of the verified claim must also be served on the District Attorney, Asset Forfeiture Unit, County Courthouse Annex, 1035 Palm Street, 4th Floor, San Luis Obispo, California 93408, within 30 days of filing the claim with the Superior Court’s Civil Division.

Both the District Attorney’s Office and the Interested Party filing the claim are entitled to conduct reciprocal requests for discovery in preparation for a hearing. The provisions of the Code of Civil Procedure shall apply to the proceedings unless inconsistent with the provisions or procedures set forth in the Health and Safety Code (Section 11488.5(c)(3)). The Interested Party in entitled to legal representation at a hearing, although not one appointed at public expense, and has the right to present evidence and witnesses, and to cross-examine plaintiff’s witnesses, but there is no right to avoid testifying at a civil hearing.

Both the District Attorney’s Office and the Interested Party filing the claim are entitled to conduct reciprocal requests for discovery in preparation for a hearing. The provisions of the Code of Civil Procedure shall apply to the proceedings unless inconsistent with the provisions or procedures set forth in the Health and Safety Code (Section 11488.5(c)(3)). The Interested Party in entitled to legal representation at a hearing, although not one appointed at public expense, and has the right to present evidence and witnesses, and to cross-examine plaintiff’s witnesses, but there is no right to avoid testifying at a civil hearing.

The failure to timely file and secure a verified claim stating an interest in the property in the Superior Court will result in the property being declared or ordered forfeited to the State of California and distributed pursuant to the provisions of Health and Safety Code section 11489 without further notice or hearing.

The failure to timely file and secure a verified claim stating an interest in the property in the Superior Court will result in the property being declared or ordered forfeited to the State of California and distributed pursuant to the provisions of Health and Safety Code section 11489 without further notice or hearing.

DATED: July 13, 2026

DATED: July 13, 2026

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DAN DOW District Attorney

Kenneth Jorgensen Deputy District Attorney

Kenneth Jorgensen Deputy District Attorney

July 16, 23, & 30, 2026

July 16, 23, & 30, 2026

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible, the Pismo Beach City Council will hold a public hearing in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 760 Mattie Road, Pismo Beach, for the following purpose: PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA: Description: Protest hearing and certification of weed abatement charges for forwarding to the County of San Luis Obispo for placement on 2027 property tax rolls.

Details about ways to participate in this hearing will be provided on the agenda posted for the meeting online at pismobeach.org/agenda, and on the bulletin board at City Hall.

The agenda will be posted in the afternoon of July 30, 2026.

You have a right to comment on these projects and their effect on our community. Interested persons are invited to participate in the hearing or otherwise express their views and opinions regarding the proposed projects. Emailed comments may be submitted to citycouncil@pismobeach. org; staff cannot guarantee that emailed comments submitted after the start of the meeting will be given full consideration before action is taken. Written comments may be delivered or mailed to the City Clerk’s Office at 760 Mattie Road, Pismo Beach, CA 93449, prior to the meeting, or hand-delivered during the meeting no later than the comment period for this item. Oral comment may be provided prior to the meeting by calling 805-773-7005 and leaving a voice message. Please state and spell your name, and identify your item of interest.

Oral comment may also be made during the meeting by attending the meeting in person in the Council Chamber at City Hall. Please refer to the agenda for this meeting for specific instructions for participation.

Staff reports, plans and other information related to these projects are available for public review from the City Clerk’s Office, by emailing City Clerk Erica Inderlied at einderlied@ pismobeach.org. The meeting agenda and staff report will be available no later than the Thursday before the meeting and may be obtained upon request by mail or by visiting www.pismobeach.org/agenda. The Council meeting will be televised live on Charter Cable Channel 20 and streamed on the City’s website.

PLEASE NOTE: If you challenge the action taken on this item in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Pismo Beach at, or prior to, the public hearing.

For further information, please contact Erica Inderlied, City Clerk, at einderlied@pismobeach.org or 805-773-7003.

ALL PERSONS CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, OR INTEREST IN PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

CITY OF PISMO BEACH STATE OF CALIFORNIA

CITY OF PISMO BEACH STATE OF CALIFORNIA NOTICE TO BIDDERS SEALED BIDS will be received electronically by the City of Pismo Beach via the City’s e-Procurement Portal PlanetBids, until 2:00 p.m., on Thursday, August 20, 2026 for performing work as follows: PIER AVENUE STORM DRAIN REPAIR PROJECT Project Plans and Specifications are available online by accessing the electronic bidding platform. In order to download project documents, you must register as a vendor, at no cost, through the City’s e-Procurement Portal. Potential bidders, subcontractors and suppliers are responsible for reviewing the complete bidding documents, including all addenda, prior to submitting their bid via PlanetBids. They are also advised to check the City’s e-Procurement Portal periodically and prior to submitting their bid.

An optional Pre-Bid Meeting will be held on July 30, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Please meet promptly at the intersection of Pier Avenue and Ocean Boulevard.

Before submitting bids, Contractors shall be licensed in accordance with the Laws of the State of California.

Accordingly, the successful Bidder shall possess a Class A, General Engineering, Contractor’s License at the time this contract is awarded.

All questions must be submitted in writing through the PlanetBids Procurement Question/Answer Tab via the City’s e-Procurement portal, on or before the Question & Answer Submission Date and Time.

All questions submitted and answers provided shall be electronically distributed to all proposers who have selected to “follow” this Bid on the City’s e-Procurement Portal.

Bids must be submitted online using the City’s electronic bidding platform which can be accessed at www.pismobeach.org/bids.

Erica Inderlied City Clerk

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS SEALED BIDS will be received electronically by the City of Pismo Beach via the City’s e-Procurement Portal PlanetBids, until 2:00 p.m., on Thursday, August 20, 2026 for performing work as follows: ELDWAYEN PARK POINT WALKWAY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT Project Plans and Specifications are available online by accessing the electronic bidding platform. In order to download project documents, you must register as a vendor, at no cost, through the City’s e-Procurement Portal. Potential bidders, subcontractors and suppliers are responsible for reviewing the complete bidding documents, including all addenda, prior to submitting their bid via PlanetBids. They are also advised to check the City’s e-Procurement Portal periodically and prior to submitting their bid.

Before submitting bids, Contractors shall be licensed in accordance with the Laws of the State of California. Accordingly, the successful Bidder shall possess a C-27 or C-12, Contractor’s License at the time this contract is awarded.

All questions must be submitted in writing through the PlanetBids Procurement Question/Answer Tab via the City’s e-Procurement portal, on or before the Question & Answer Submission Date and Time. All questions submitted and answers provided shall be electronically distributed to all proposers who have selected to “follow” this Bid on the City’s e-Procurement Portal.

Bids must be submitted online using the City’s electronic bidding platform which can be accessed at www.pismobeach.org/bids.

ERICA INDERLIED CITY CLERK July 23 & 30, 2026

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(March 21-April 19): Authentic love songs are rare. Much of contemporary music leans toward infatuation, sex, heartbreak, and fury, while few artists seem interested in singing unabashedly about unique expressions of tenderness and enduring devotion. In the months ahead, Aries, your inner life will be gloriously out of step with that trend. Your heart is poised to wake up in sometimes surprising ways. Even if you’re not a trained vocalist, you may feel regular urges to express your passion and adoration in song. If I could give you a gift, it might be a curated playlist packed with the most radiant love songs of the last 60 years, so you’d have a soundtrack worthy of the lush emotions that I suspect will bloom in you.

TAURUS

problems and instead observe the larger systems. Solutions may be elusive when you’re bound to a narrow view but strikingly clear when you perceive the wider pattern. If you’d like to take bold action, rely on the spacious perspective.

LIBRA

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22): The coming months will be a favorable time to triple your devotion to the art of rowdy fun. I urge you to attend more revels and celebrations than usual and always be ready to energize social functions with infusions of festive wit and gleeful conviviality. You will also have extra power to inject buoyant amusements into your intimate liaisons.

Therefore, dear Libra, I designate you to be the Party Maestro of the Zodiac. I hope you will carry out your role with maximum exuberance, ingenuity, and joy.

(April 20-May 20): Nobel Prize-winning Taurus physicist Richard Feynman kept a notebook titled “Things I Don’t Know About.”

When he came across a question he couldn’t answer, he added it to the collection. I recommend a similar discipline for you now, Taurus, but with a twist. Keep a log of “Beautiful Mysteries I Don’t Really Need to Solve.” Rejoice that not every paradox and puzzle needs resolution. Savor the fun fact that some riddles enrich your life precisely because they remain open-ended. Hooray for not knowing! My theory is that some of your finest qualities will flourish in the presence of productive uncertainty.

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SAGITTARIUS

(May 21-June 20): In the early days of radio broadcasting, engineers sometimes spoke of “tuning the receiver.” Even when a station was transmitting clearly, a listener might hear static until their radio dial was adjusted to exactly the right frequency.

The message was present and clear; the challenge was homing in on it. There’s a similar phenomenon going on in your life, Gemini. Useful information, fun inspiration, and interesting possibilities may be circulating in your vicinity. But you will need to adjust your attention so you can actually receive it. To bring the signals into focus, listen differently. Or pose alternate questions. Or pay attention to sources you don’t usually notice.

CANCER

(June 21-July 22): Neuroscientists have found that remembering the past and imagining the future rely on many of the same brain networks. That overlap helps explain why vivid visualization may influence our emotions and behavior. When we repeatedly simulate alarming scenarios about what could conceivably happen, our brains treat them much like memories.

This makes us prone to spotting “threats” in places that may be relatively safe. The good news is that the coming months will be an excellent time to retrain this habit, Cancerian. More than ever, your imagination can be a precision instrument you use to recalibrate yourself away from fear and toward possibility.

Fantasize about wonderful possibilities with the same intensity that in the past you have dwelled on scary speculations.

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21): What if I told you that your most personal and potent dream can come true—but only through months of persistence, disciplined sacrifice, and stretches of bewildering but fascinating uncertainty? Would you reorder your priorities to chase it with every ounce of creativity you have? Or would you set it aside in favor of a safer and easier possibility?

Between now and the end of October, I predict the moment will arrive to choose one path or the other.

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21): On some occasions, you just don’t have the power to act with impeccable integrity and do the totally right thing. Doing the partially right thing may, however, be a useful and compassionate option. I bet this will soon be helpful advice for you. Blunt truth: There are moments when the “perfect” ethical, emotional, or practical choice simply isn’t available: The timing is off, resources are thin, or someone else’s limits block the ideal outcome. In those situations, waiting around for the flawless solution is a kind of paralysis that keeps you stuck in guilt or indecision. Instead, you can aim for the best available good.

CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19): In botany and gardening, there is a practice called “companion planting.” Certain plants thrive when grown near each other because they share nutrients, repel or distract pests, or improve soil and microclimate. Here’s an example: Indigenous peoples of the Americas planted the “Three Sisters” together: Corn gave beans a living trellis, beans added nitrogen to the soil, and squash shaded the ground to hold moisture and deter weeds. This principle may be useful for you to contemplate now, Capricorn. The people, tools, and influences you place near one another will influence your productivity and well-being. By blending complementary energies, your efforts will flourish without strain.

AQUARIUS

we marry is always far more remarkable, frightening, and complex Never miss SLO County’s biggest stories, LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Oak trees produce far more acorns than could than we quite realized when we first declared our love.” Rather than ever grow into trees. Squirrels bury thousands and forget many feeling alarmed by this revelation, I invite you to find it thrilling as Never miss SLOand County’s breaking news, latestbiggest events. of them, preparing the way for the next generation of forest. The you apply it to your best allies. The fact that they contain mysteries you haven’t yet plumbed means the relationships aren’t likely to trees succeed through strategic overproduction. I invite you to stories and breaking news, sent to stale. There are undiscovered depths in those you may think adopt their method, Leo. In the coming weeks, overproduce.

Sign up to get our reporting sent straight to Make more than you can track. Release more than you can grow you know completely. My advice: Approach even your most familiar your inbox every Thursday morning. intimacies as ongoing discoveries. manage. You don’t need to be perfect, just abundant. PS: your inbox every Thursday morning.

This expansive capacity is yours to explore with delight and (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Author Alain de Botton observed that “the person

PISCES

confidence, I guarantee it.

VIRGO

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22): In the 19th century, Virgo naturalist Alexander von Humboldt helped launch the modern science of ecology. While exploring South America, he came to a revolutionary conclusion that’s obvious to us now: Nature isn’t a collection of separate objects but an intricate web of relationships. Mountains shape the weather. The plants and pollinators rely on each other. Underground mycelial networks perform many services for the trees. I propose that you channel your inner Humboldt, Virgo. Shift your focus away from isolated

(Feb. 19-March 20): Do you ever fear or distrust your own desires? Are you suspicious of achieving “too much” success?

Do you ever feel starved for hope, but belittle yourself for wanting it? Do you go emotionally blank in the face of possibilities that should thrill you? If so, the coming weeks could bring healing and a breakthrough. You will have a chance to perform a rare kind of exorcism—not of garish demons or foolish ghosts, but of the quiet defeatism and lack of faith that dull your brilliance. Seize this moment, dear Pisces! Purge the automatic doubts that the world has trained you to mistake for wisdom. ∆

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