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al Poly is exploring potentially developing agricultural land near Highland Drive into housing, a hotel and conference center, senior living, restaurants, retail, and other amenities. But the land isn’t vacant or unused. It includes Class 1 PLANS FOR CHANGE Cal long-term proposal to prime farmland that has served Poly’s develop prime agricultural land across the street from as a hands-on laboratory for this orange orchard could generations of students. Staff change learn-by-doing for some university ag Writer Chloë Hodge speaks students. with former students and professors about the proposal and what it could mean for future ag students and their learning experience [8]. In addition, read about a proposed housing project that has some San Luis Obispo seniors worried [9], the Stone Soup Festival in Grover Beach [22], and what Lebber’s pizza is cooking in Atascadero [30].

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Jan Marx’s censure attempt against Mayor Erica Stewart fails

an Luis Obispo City Councilmember Jan Marx’s efforts to censure Mayor Erica Stewart failed to garner support from her peers. Following a final advisory opinion from the SLO Personnel Board that recommended against censuring the mayor for sharing a confidential SLO County grand jury report with a Cal Poly official, Marx tried to agendize a City Council discussion about a possible censure during the Aug. 18 City Council meeting. Fellow City Councilmembers Michelle Shoresman, Emily Francis, and Mike Boswell didn’t support the idea. Stewart recused herself from the discussion. “I do want to be clear, though, I do believe that Mayor Stewart violated the code of ethics. This should be publicly acknowledged. I know it was disappointing to many in the community, it’s disappointing to me,” Boswell said at the meeting. “I do believe that censure is not merited. ... It was in good faith and not an intentional violation of the code.” Marx’s request to agendize the censure came after a 3-2 Personnel Board vote on Aug. 14 denied her initial censure request for good, with board members Patricia Ponce and Chintan Desai dissenting. She filed a censure complaint with the Personnel Board in July, claiming it was to facilitate an open City Council discussion about the mayor’s conduct. The Personnel Board’s meeting in July ended in a 2-1 vote where board members Calvin Stevens and Jill LeMieux said censure recommendation isn’t warranted because Stewart’s improper sharing of confidential materials qualified as an occasional error in judgement, per council censure policy. Board member Ponce dissented, and board members Desai and Sharon Seitz were absent at the time. Seitz and Desai returned to the August meeting to finalize the advisory opinion. While Seitz agreed that the mayor didn’t intend to violate the code, Desai supported amending the draft advisory opinion in favor of a censure recommendation. He stressed that the Personnel Board’s role is limited to deciding whether there is enough evidence of a violation of law or a city policy to warrant a City Council hearing.

“We do not censure anyone. … City policy also treats unauthorized disclosure or confidential information as conduct that may support censure,” he said. “I accept that the mayor has described this as a good-faith mistake, and she’s apologized. Good faith goes to what the council may ultimately describe, … and it should not short-circuit a noticed hearing.” Marx, who was absent from the July Personnel Board meeting, urged board members at the August meeting to recommend the censure. SLO residents Sharon Roberts and Sharon Whitney also spoke in favor of the censure during the meeting. Former SLO Police Chief Jim Gardiner commented in support of the mayor, drawing from his time working with her in the 1990s when she was the Cal Poly Associated Students Inc. (ASI) president. “This board considered all facts involved in this matter, in my opinion, correctly, made the decision that Mayor Stewart’s explanation and a heartfelt apology should put an end to this distracting issue,” Gardiner said. “At this truly difficult time in our national history, we are blessed to have a few strong leaders like Mayor Erica Stewart trying to make things better at every level.” After the second Personnel Board vote, Marx’s next recourse for censure was to prompt a City Council discussion. Had other council members agreed to deliberate the issue in the future, the council could have voted to pass censure since the Personnel Board can only submit an advisory opinion. At the Aug. 18 meeting, Councilmember Shoresman

‘I always come back to Hanlon’s razor. It’s a good reminder that where we think there might be malice, it’s more often a mistake.’

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Three candidates vie for Paso Robles 2nd District seat

Paso Robles City Councilmember Chris Bausch is asking 2nd District voters for another term after a tumultuous four years at City Hall that culminated in lawsuits and more than $840,000 in settlements and legal costs. This time, he isn’t running unopposed. Bausch, who was appointed to the council in 2022, faces two challengers in November: Generation Build founder Michael Massey and

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said she was ready to move on. Councilmember Francis added that while she believes in letting the public process play out, two formal discussions about the mayor’s behavior already took place in the form of the Personnel Board meetings. She agreed with its opinion. “I always come back to Hanlon’s razor,” Francis said. “It’s a good reminder that where we think there might be malice, it’s more often a mistake.” The City Council plans to refine its confidentiality policy in September, based on Stewart’s proposal to update that chapter of City Council procedures. ∆ —Bulbul Rajagopal FILE PHOTO BY PIETER SAAYMAN

A KNIFE’S EDGE SLO City Councilmember Emily Francis referred to the Hanlon’s razor adage while rejecting a request to agendize a censure hearing against Mayor Erica Stewart, calling her conduct more a mistake than malicious.

soon-to-be retired financial systems administrator Robert Simoni. For Simoni, Bausch’s first term—and particularly the taxpayer money spent resolving the legal disputes surrounding him—helped inspire his campaign. “I was just kind of shocked at that,” Simoni told New Times. After learning that Bausch had run unopposed four years earlier, he began considering a run himself. The controversy dates back to a conflict between

Bausch and former City Manager Ty Lewis. In March 2025, The Tribune sued Paso Robles and Bausch, alleging violations of the California Public Records Act after seeking records related to the conflict. Bausch later sued the city and The Tribune, arguing that he hadn’t been given adequate time or resources to respond. A judge eventually ordered him to turn over responsive records, including those stored on personal devices. NEWS continued page 6

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The dispute was settled in September 2025, with Paso Robles agreeing to pay $250,000 toward The Tribune’s legal fees and $27,000 toward Bausch’s. Including Lewis’ settlement and associated legal costs, the broader conflict cost the city and its insurer more than $840,000. At the time, Mayor John Hamon suggested voters consider recalling Bausch. “Leadership requires accountability, and it is unacceptable for elected officials to engage in conduct that exposes the city to repeated legal challenges,” Hamon said during a September 2025 City Council meeting. Bausch maintained that he hadn’t broken the law and said he delayed releasing records at the advice of his attorney. New Times reached out to Bausch but did not receive a response before publication. Now, with development accelerating on Paso Robles’ east side, the candidates are offering different approaches to growth, housing, infrastructure, and city spending. Simoni has made “smart growth” the centerpiece of his campaign and said conversations with fellow 2nd District residents repeatedly come back to development and traffic. The district bears much of the traffic generated by development farther east, he said, with drivers funneling toward the Niblick and 13th Street bridges. “They don’t want to see a lot of development unless there’s different ways of getting into town,” Simoni said. His platform also includes improving roads, fiscal responsibility, and preserving open space. Simoni pointed to Niblick Road as a priority for improvements and Montebello Oaks as an area he would like to see preserved. Massey, meanwhile, has put housing affordability at the center of his campaign. The Paso Robles native told New Times in April that the difficulty younger residents face establishing themselves in the city helped motivate him to run. “I just see our generation; it’s just getting harder and harder for us,” Massey said. He called housing the city’s “most pressing” issue because of its effects on affordability, economic stability, and residents’ ability to remain in the community. Simoni has spent much of his career administering financial systems for large companies, including Google, and plans to retire this year. He moved to Paso Robles nearly five years ago and volunteers at the History Center of SLO County, helps with ECHO’s work addressing housing insecurity, and serves as treasurer for two organizations. Simoni said that experience informs his focus on fiscal responsibility. “I pledged to work diligently, but respectfully, with all the fellow City Council members and all city employees to ensure that tax dollars are spent on improving infrastructure services, not on legal disputes,” he said. He also describes himself as an independent alternative in the race, noting that he owns no property in Paso Robles beyond his home and has no local business interests. “I’m just looking to provide public service to the residents of my district,” Simoni said. In the 1st District, incumbent Councilmember Kris Beal is seeking another term against challenger Linda George. Paso Robles voters will also choose a new

mayor after Hamon announced earlier this year that he would not be seeking reelection. William Britton, Faith Frankel, and Chris Rogalla are running to succeed him. —Chloë Hodge

SLO County pays into renewed statewide coalition to combat offshore oil drilling

A coalition of California counties, sprouted in response to Reagan administration actions, has resurfaced for the first time in more than 30 years to block renewed federal plans to allow offshore oil drilling off the California coast. At its Aug. 18 meeting, the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors joined the fight by approving a $25,000 contribution to Santa Cruz County, which is leading the charge. That sum sealed the county’s participation in the Local Government Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Coordination Program. The coalition emerged in 1980 to oppose new offshore lease sales for expanded gas and oil drilling. When offshore drilling halted and the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary was designated, the program disbanded in 1994. Santa Cruz County revived the group last year, with its 3rd District Supervisor Justin Cummings at the helm. SLO County 2nd District Supervisor Bruce Gibson told New Times that he’s followed program efforts for a while. “[I] received a specific request from them to consider funding a little over a month ago,” he said via email. “I’ve been impressed with their organization and energy in carrying the anti-offshore oil message—I’ve also been increasingly concerned about the Trump administration’s relentless attacks on California’s coastal protections. For those two reasons, I thought the time was right for SLO County to make a clear statement of our values and help fund the effort.” The local coordination program now exists to counter the U.S. Department of the Interior’s proposal to offer oil drilling leases in federal waters under its 11th National Outer Continental Shelf Program. Depending on the plan’s approval, water off the California coast under federal jurisdiction will be open to leases over the next five years. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s (BOEM) draft proposed leasing program offers six offshore drilling lease sales to be held off the coast. A BOEM map shows a federally designated area near Northern California that touches the Oregon border will be open in 2029, an area near the Central Coast will be open from 2027 to 2029, and an area near Southern California will be open from 2027 to 2030. According to Richard Charter, who Santa Cruz County hired to operate the local coordination program, the Trump administration is ignoring national marine sanctuary protections that are supposed to prevent offshore drilling. Charter also ran the coalition from 1980 to 1994. “Back in the early ’80s, we were having more oil spills primarily due to poor inspection and poor monitoring, combined with aging infrastructure,” he said. “The whole orientation of the federal program is now aimed at opening new areas that they’ve never been able to open. … So, is this more dangerous than the early ’80s? Absolutely.”

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The coalition’s success in the 1980s and 1990s was primarily due to “California’s Blue Wall”—a collection of more than two dozen local ordinances passed by counties, and sometimes voters, that restricted or prohibited onshore support facilities for new offshore drilling. SLO County’s version, Measure A, was approved by voters in 1986 and is part of the county’s local coastal program. Charter said that the coalition’s latest strategy is to create a chilling effect on lease bidding by adding to the ordinances that still exist and advocating to strengthen the ban on using existing state infrastructure for new federal leases. He also pointed to the California Coastal Sanctuary Act that permanently prohibits new oil and gas leases in state waters extending up to 3 nautical miles from the shoreline. SLO County joins Monterey, Marin, San Mateo, and Sonoma counties, and the city of Monterey, which contributed between $1,000 and $30,000 to the renewed coalition’s efforts. Santa Cruz County and the city of Santa Cruz paid $29,000, each—bringing the total to $192,000. The SLO County Board of Supervisors approved the local contribution in a 3-2 vote, with 1st District Supervisor John Peschong and 5th District Supervisor Heather Moreno dissenting. The supervisors’ approval arrived on the heels of their December 2025 resolution that reaffirmed opposition to new and existing offshore oil drilling and seabed mining. Peschong was the sole dissenter for that resolution. Peschong, Moreno, and two county residents said at the Aug. 18 meeting that they didn’t support paying taxpayer money to Santa Cruz County. Their disapproval prompted 4th District Supervisor Jimmy Paulding to request a report from Santa Cruz County that details how SLO County’s funding contribution was spent. Charter told New Times that the money would be spent on “legislative and procedural engagement.” “The idea is counties need to be informed about how they can best participate, kept up on the deadlines, because there are a lot of deadlines, and that enables them to be working in a coordinated fashion,” he said. “Nobody’s missed a deadline yet because I keep them up to date.” —Bulbul Rajagopal

“In government, certain positions do lend themselves to appointment; however, positions such as mayor and council are meant to be accomplished by a vote of the people,” Morro Bay resident Ruth Ann Angus wrote to the council on Aug. 18. “Without your names on the ballot you deprive me and the voting citizens of Morro Bay our right of choice regardless if that choice is only for one person running for a position.” The City Council called the election in June for one two-year mayoral term and two four-year council seats. Candidate nominations opened July 13 and closed Aug. 7 for mayor. The council filing period was extended through Aug. 12 after an incumbent did not seek reelection for one of the open seats. When nominations closed, Wixom was the only candidate for mayor, while Gerson and Landrum were the only candidates for the two available council seats. Gerson is the only non-incumbent among the three. The Morro Bay resident of more than 20 years and business owner serves on the Morro Bay Maritime Museum board and the Lighted Boat Parade committee. In his candidate statement, he highlighted fiscal responsibility, public safety, and preserving Morro Bay’s character among his priorities. Under California law, when the number of candidates doesn’t exceed the number of offices up for election, the council can appoint the candidates rather than put their names before voters. The council can also choose to hold the election. Before the Aug. 19 meeting, Wixom told New Times that the situation gives Morro Bay an opportunity to avoid spending roughly $25,000 to $30,000 on races without challengers. “Since the candidates are running uncontested, there is an opportunity for the council to withdraw from the ballot, as we have no other city ballot measures,” Wixom said. Morro Bay faced a similar situation two years ago, Wixom said, when three candidates also ran uncontested. But a city ballot measure still had to go before voters, preventing the city from considering the same option. In a letter to the council, resident Betty Winholtz said keeping the races on the ballot would allow voters to signal their support—or lack of it—for candidates who are otherwise guaranteed to take office. “Even without a competitor, to be able to vote or withhold your vote from a person Morro Bay considers seeking election is a form of what the British skipping November call a ‘vote of confidence,’” Winholtz wrote. She also argued that canceling the election election would eliminate the possibility of a write-in Morro Bay could skip its November challenger emerging if circumstances change election after just three candidates stepped before November. forward for three open seats, trading the Others raised concerns about losing ballot box for roughly $30,000 in savings. candidate statements from the county voter In an Aug. 19 staff report, city staff information guide, particularly with a new recommended that the City Council council member poised to take office. cancel the Nov. 3 election and appoint the “I happen to know Mike three candidates running Gerson since he is a brother unopposed: Mayor Carla in Rotary,” Angus wrote. Wixom and council “However, my neighbors candidates Mike Gerson and Send any news do not know him, and I Zara Landrum. or story tips to assume many people in Morro Bay budgeted news@newtimesslo.com. this community are not $30,000 for the election, and acquainted with him. We staff estimates canceling would like to hear from him.” it would reduce the city’s direct costs to Wixom said candidate statements would about $250. But several residents urged the remain available online regardless of whether council to move forward anyway, arguing the election proceeds. ∆ that casting a ballot serves a purpose beyond —Chloë Hodge choosing between competing candidates.

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fertilizing them, watering them, and then all the way to harvest.” The experience carried directly into her career. Jelderks now owns a consulting firm specializing in agricultural water quality compliance, and her first job after graduation was as an agronomist. “When I showed up for my first day at work as an agronomist, I had already been taught how to drive tractors and plant the crops and irrigate,” she said. “It’s different than learning in a textbook.” The current proposal revives a development proposal that Headrick and other members of Cal Poly’s agricultural community thought had been settled a decade LAND REIMAGINED Cal Poly is weighing a mixedago. use West Campus development on prime farmland that In 2015, Cal Poly President has served as an outdoor classroom for generations of Jeffrey Armstrong’s agriculture students. administration considered building on agricultural land near the campus community, with additional the western entrance to campus, including conversations planned. placing a hotel near the lemon orchard at “At this time, no decisions have been Highway 1 and Highland Drive. made,” Koberl said. “The pushback from students, alums, He also said any eventual proposal and industry partners was swift, loud and would preserve the university’s agricultural sustained,” Headrick recalled. teaching capacity. The development did not move forward. “There would be no net loss of agricultural Cal Poly subsequently developed its Master land used for student learning—in fact, the Plan 2035, finalized in 2020, which was university would provide more agricultural intended to guide campus development land than it does today,” Koberl said. through 2035. The plan identified The university did not specify where approximately 250 acres of prime farmland that additional agricultural land would be that were explicitly excluded from further located, whether it would also be prime development—the current land included. farmland, or how much of the existing fields “So here we are 10 years later,” Headrick and orchards near Highland Drive could said, “and he is doing the same thing.” be developed. Koberl said Cal Poly does not This time, the university is framing anticipate making any final decisions before development of the area as an expansion of fall 2026 at the earliest. the same “learn by doing” philosophy the The proposal also wouldn’t go through existing fields support. San Luis Obispo County’s normal land-use A May 12 Cal Poly presentation describes permitting process. the West Campus District as a new gateway “The county does not have land-use or to campus and a “transformative vision” permitting authority over Cal Poly’s proposal for a community built around agriculture, because the project is proposed on land research, industry, and housing. owned by the state of California,” county “The site’s current role as a living Planning and Building Deputy Director classroom—home to lemon groves and active Mark LaRue told New Times. fields—is not just history, but an opportunity If the project fell within the county’s to create a bustling neighborhood, jurisdiction, LaRue said, individual plans interwoven with industry partnerships and would need to be evaluated activation,” the presentation in depth to determine the states. appropriate processing That “bustling path, “including CEQA Send any news neighborhood” could applicability.” But the or story tips to include housing for county could still comment news@newtimesslo.com. students, faculty, staff, and work with Cal Poly as and alumni; senior living; the concept develops. research and development For Jelderks, what stands space for ag-tech companies; a hotel and to be lost is less abstract. conference center; retail and dining; child The fields gave her the chance to make care and elder care; and parks and trails. mistakes, operate equipment, manage crops, Development is estimated to cost more than and learn the physical work of agriculture $880 million, according to the presentation. before an employer depended on her to know Cal Poly argues those uses could create how to do it. new learn by doing opportunities, with “Without the farmland being there, it students living alongside researchers and would have been so hard to excel in our industry partners, and ag-tech companies careers after school,” she said. “Everybody that working near the university’s agricultural I talked to now, as colleagues, they had similar and research operations. experiences at Cal Poly, and it was just really School spokesperson Keegan Koberl impactful during our time there.” ∆ told New Times that the university has spent the past year discussing possibilities Reach Staff Writer Chloë Hodge at chodge@ with students, alumni, and others across newtimesslo.com.

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Still monitoring Potential health and safety risks from proposed Augusta Street residential complex weigh on neighborhood’s mind

udson Terrace Homes resident Sharron Price-Saylor enjoys the view of San Luis Obispo from her apartment balcony on Augusta Street that looks toward Sinsheimer Park over a tall row of trees. That vista could change thanks to two developers’ vision to erect a three-story multi-family residential complex next to Judson Terrace, removing trees and shade and bringing what Price-Saylor and her neighbors—a group called the Health and Safety Advocates for Augusta Street—say could be a host of health risks to the area. “We are not NIMBYs,” the group said in a statement to New Times. “We would welcome a building of 14 apartments, each with its own designated parking space, comprised of 30 percent, 50 percent, or even 100 percent affordable apartments, rather than the paltry two affordable units currently being manipulated by the developers to benefit from multiple waivers and exemptions, creating multiple health and safety issues for our community.” Project applicants Frankie and Frank Ciano plan to transform the dilapidated 2932 Augusta St. site into a complex with 28 units, two accessory dwelling units, and 14 parking spaces. The property was once home to places of worship, including the Congregation Beth David synagogue. The Cianos didn’t respond to New Times’ request for comment. The project requires removing 27 trees and comes with a 20 percent density bonus with concessions for reduced parking. Under the state’s Density Bonus Law, if a proposed project includes a prescribed percentage of affordable housing, public agencies must relax development standards like parking, setbacks, and building height requirements through incentives, concessions, or waivers. The Augusta Street project also falls under the Housing Accountability Act, where a housing project could be lawfully denied or have its density reduced if the development has a “specific, adverse impact on public health or safety.” According to the California Housing Defense Fund, that exception is very narrow and hard to prove.

But Augusta Street’s neighborhood group, many of whom are senior citizens living at Judson Terrace, believe site demolition, eventual construction, and consequently congested streets—thanks to incoming residents potentially resorting to street parking—are enough reasons for the city to nix the project. “The parking is an inconvenience, but the impact of that many extra cars on the street is a safety issue for the kids at Sinsheimer [Elementary School],” RJ, a Judson Terrace resident who didn’t disclose his last name for anonymity, told New Times. “During the school year, when they’re coming and going, you can’t move on this street. We don’t get out of our parking lot, unless someone stops and lets us in. It’s back-to-back, bumper-to-bumper.” Sinsheimer Elementary’s Parent Teacher Association President Kasey DeBernardi agrees. In a letter to the city, provided by the neighborhood group, she urged city planners to prioritize child safety and thoroughly evaluate traffic impacts, especially since many kids frequently cross the Augusta-Laurel intersection on their walks to and from campus.

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City Assistant Planner Mallory Patino “As our school has grown, our told New Times that the project was paused neighborhood has also grown with us, because the property owner was resolving a transitioning from a sleepy residential street code enforcement case. A meeting date isn’t to a busy thoroughfare, now home to two set yet for ARC review. senior residences, an acute care center, five “The project requires an entitlement multi-family apartment buildings, and Fire for moderate development review, which Station No. 3,” DeBernardi wrote. “And of includes review and recommendation from course, Sinsheimer Park that draws visitors the ARC to the community development from all over the city. However, with this director for final action,” Patino said via growth have come more people, more cars, email. “Any demolition and new construction more traffic.” in the city requires a building permit SLO hasn’t decided on the housing application, which will be reviewed for complex yet. The Architectural Review compliance with city and state standards Commission (ARC) was supposed to and regulations regarding health, safety, and review the project in August 2025, but city welfare.” staff pulled the item and postponed the She added that city staff, ARC, and discussion. Neighbors first heard about the the community development director project when a resident saw an ARC meeting would consider community input, like the notice at the site that was allegedly partially neighborhood group’s recommendation to hidden among bushes. increase the portion of affordable housing In anticipation of that meeting, people units and reduce the living near the project building size, before site, including the making up their minds. nonprofit sober-living The neighborhood group group MiddleHouse and Send any news is now waiting for an ARC a group called Central or story tips to meeting to be scheduled. Its Coast Concerned Citizens, news@newtimesslo.com. members are worried that wrote to the city about the a development situation parking issue and asked to similar to the building determine whether the project requires an height controversy in Grover Beach could play environmental impact review. out in SLO. A group of Grover Beach residents wants to vote to lower building heights in November, but officials are concerned about falling out of compliance with state housing laws. In July, the California Department of Housing and Community Development stepped in through a “letter of technical assistance,” and warned the city that the building heights measure could be voided if it passes. Judson Terrace resident Sharon Roberts told New Times that “unfair” housing density laws are now being enforced. “Increased density and loss of personal space increases our stress levels and lowers our quality of life,” she said. “Just imagine being 70 to 80 years old, having to drive around looking for a parking space you can comfortably park in, and then having to carry or push your groceries two to three blocks up the street to your apartment.” ∆

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oshua Burt’s Aug. 8 letter (“New Times is amplifying antisemitism”) ignores the fact that Israel is training with American soldiers—and, I’ve read, even U.S. federal ICE agents. The same cruelty and torture of Gaza prisoners is the present reality of people kidnapped by ICE and locked up in detention centers. There is no way to soften the genocide that the Israeli government is perpetrating on Palestinians. The U.S. administration under President Trump and Secretary of War Hegseth believes in cruel brutality as a sign of power. Israel’s social order now demands that the entire population accept grotesque anti-human behavior that includes carpet bombing the territory and illegal settlers killing Palestinians outright in the West Bank, all in the name of safety for Israeli citizens. Israel is responsible for the U.S. involvement in the Iran war, a war Trump entered without public or congressional approval. Israel’s AIPAC (American Israel Public Affairs Committee) is dumping millions of dollars to support Trump/ MAGA Republican candidates across

the country so they will not have to face consequences of destroying an entire country, one that was already suffering an apartheid system created by Israel. I used to believe and repeat Joshua Burt’s point of view until the evidence in every day’s news forced me to reevaluate. I’m sorry for him. The views he has shared with us are from a past of centuries of antisemitism and the Nazi extermination camps during WWII. Unfortunately, a radical right-wing Israeli government learned that lesson too well and consciously chose a path to exterminate Palestinians. They now want to kill Iranians using U.S. bombs and artillery. Nothing justifies the horror inflicted. I’m horrified that the Trump administration is all in on doing the same thing. Mr. Burt should turn his energy to leading the local ADL to publicly protest what Israel is doing and its present relationship with our government and elections. We might then respect what he has to say. Elizabeth Johnson San Luis Obispo

We need more fire access roads in the national forest

no evacuation route. Genuine environmental protection must include the safety of the people involved, as well as the infrastructure that makes that safety possible. Shannon Kessler Republican candidate Assembly District 30

The ongoing Timber Fire serves as a critical reminder of the challenges faced by our firefighting personnel. Currently, hotshot crews are required to hike miles into steep Big Sur terrain due to a severe lack of fire I’m disappointed in the roads. This situation is the direct result of policies that have deprioritized practical SLO Personnel Board’s no access in favor of extreme environmental censure decision ideology. I attended my first SLO city Personnel Board As a frequent hiker in the southern Big Sur meeting on Aug. 14 at 9 a.m. because I wanted and Los Padres National Forest, particularly to present my comments regarding a censure around the Nacimiento-Fergusson Road, for Mayor Erica Stewart. I am very glad I I understand firsthand that this single attended, but I left extremely disappointed. The public through-road is a vital lifeline. Many meeting was a clear example of a chairperson residents in this region have only one route dominating and pushing his opinion on the into or out of their homes. When fires or entire board. From the beginning, he constantly washouts obstruct this path, both families defended and made excuses for Stewart’s and firefighters are left trapped. behavior. He did not appear to consider how We require more practical, wellhis actions or those of the board reflect on the maintained fire and access routes like entire city government. Nacimiento-Fergusson Road to ensure A newly sworn in member, Chintan that both communities and natural Desai via Zoom from New Jersey, gave us an areas can survive catastrophic fires. opportunity to hear the full oath taken by Protecting the wilderness and protecting City Council and advisory group members. It the people who live in and defend it are clearly listed following all city rules, policies, not mutually exclusive and regulations. When goals. However, current discussion turned to the wilderness regulations, board’s recommendation NEPA processes, coastal Send us your that a censure hearing policies, and chronic underviews and opinion to before the council was maintenance have left our letters@newtimesslo.com. unwarranted, he clearly backcountry road network stated that he had read all sparse and degraded. the rules, regulations, and My opponent, Dawn evidence provided regarding Mayor Stewart Addis, holds a perfect score from California’s most aggressive environmental groups and has and saw clear evidence to vote to recommend consistently championed a progressive agenda a censure hearing to the council. Board member Patricia Ponce went over the that prioritizes bureaucratic process over the clear evidence she had found in the report and practical tools needed to keep firefighters and information that aligned with Chintan Desai’s communities safe. Ideological debates fail to account for the reality of a firefighter stranded assessment. Mayor Stewart chose to ignore the warning letter from the grand jury by sharing miles from the nearest road or a family with

the confidential draft with a staff member from Cal Poly, and then she tried to cover it up. This was very clear. She intentionally violated the city’s code of ethics and the state’s penal code. Two other members spoke more about her not meaning harm, but the chairman seemed to ignore the fact that she violated both of these codes she swore to uphold because she didn’t intend to break the law. (How does that make sense?) He tried to give us a new, flowery meaning of the word “intentional.” I felt like he was a lawyer trying to confuse the jury. As I see it, she made an intentional decision to forward a confidential draft that she did not have permission to share. Erica Stewart is an educator at Cal Poly. If she administered a test to her students and a couple of them cheated (unintentionally), would she not reprimand them? If I unintentionally violated a traffic law, would the city let me off? But the roll call vote taken by the clerk was three in favor of no censure, and two against. Sharon Roberts San Luis Obispo

Diablo Canyon is a policy choice

Cristina Talacko and Jeffrey Donovan’s claim that California would be “throwing $30 billion into the Pacific” by closing Diablo Canyon in 2030 makes for a catchy line, but it misrepresents the choice before California (“Don’t throw Diablo Canyon into the sea,” Aug. 13). California is not deciding whether to build a new $30 billion nuclear plant. It is deciding whether to keep two aging reactors operating for another 15 years—and continue paying the costs of operating, maintaining, and ultimately decommissioning them. Yes, Diablo provides electricity and goodpaying jobs. No one disputes that. But those benefits do not make seismic questions disappear, nor do they prove that extending Diablo is the least expensive way to maintain a reliable grid.

The authors cite an analysis claiming continued operation could save $8 billion to $20 billion. But that is not the only analysis. An Environmental Working Group/TURN analysis estimated that extending Diablo to 2045 could cost ratepayers $20 billion to $45 billion. A UC Santa Barbara 2035 Initiative analysis also found that continuing to operate Diablo could impose significant costs on California electricity customers. The outcome depends on assumptions about replacement resources, transmission, storage, reliability, and future demand. California is not choosing between Diablo and nothing. We are building solar, wind, geothermal, battery storage, transmission, and demand-response resources. “Firm power” is not synonymous with nuclear power. It is a policy choice—not a scientific fact—that California must keep Diablo operating until 2045. Diablo Canyon is not a crown jewel being thrown into the ocean. It is a choice. California deserves an honest accounting of its costs, risks, and alternatives before committing to another 15 years. Molly Johnson Templeton

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ttention, students. Today’s lesson is about how to pave paradise and put up a parking lot. Lemons are currently $2.13 per pound. The average San Luis Obispo hotel room is $247 a night. Do the math. Or better yet, let AI do it. You’ll quickly discover Cal Poly can make more money running a hotel than a learn by doing, hands-on, teaching university with a silly little lemon grove. Now input some key words so ChatGPT can write your essay about this important lesson before you get lunch with your $4,200-a-semester meal plan and return to your $17K-a-year Cal Poly dorm room. Oh, and don’t forget to buy another $80 Cal Polybranded hoodie. Go Mustangs!” Poly is again raising the specter of paving over its lemon grove along Highway 1 to make way for a “transformative vision” of the “West Campus District,” where the university is contemplating building more student, staff, alumni, and senior housing; a hotel and conference center; retail spaces and restaurants; child care and elder care; research and development spaces; and parks and trails. Just a thought, but Poly’s going to need another parking structure. That will be $4 an hour, please. Is it me, or does it seem like the school’s mission of being a teaching university has shifted toward being a moneymaking enterprise? All these businesses are controlled by Cal Poly Partners, formerly the Cal Poly Corporation, formerly

the California Polytechnic Foundation, which was formed in 1941 and funnels all its “profits” back into the university to, you know, build and rent more student housing, sell more turkey sandwiches and sweatshirts, open up a sprawling retail store in downtown SLO, and pay all the salaries of the moneymaking pros at Cal Poly Partners. Cha-ching! Cal Poly President Jeffrey Armstrong tried to push this ag land plan about a decade ago. “The pushback from students, alums, and industry partners was swift, loud, and sustained,” retired plant sciences professor David Headrick told New Times. The lemon grove is on Class 1 prime farmland, and as Headrick noted in an Aug. 10 post on his California Insect Science website, “Once you build on it, you never get it back.” On a geological timeline, it takes about 1,000 years for 1 inch of topsoil to form on Class 1 land. Is this Cal Poly’s once-adecade trial balloon to gauge public reaction? According to school spokesperson Keegan Koberl, the university has spent a year discussing the idea with people across the campus community, but, “At this time, no decisions have been made.”

the work it takes to support the Personnel Poly’s actually arguing the development will lead to new learn by doing opportunities, Board through its process, and answering but what are students learning? That making inquiries from both the media and the public,” money is paramount? That ag land is less Councilperson Michelle Shoresman said at valuable than a hotel? That Cal Poly’s learn the meeting. “It’s time to move on.” by doing philosophy is lip service? Oh snap! “Kids, you’re here to buy a degree, so pay Marx, a dog with a bone, couldn’t leave well for four years and get out.” enough alone. She said the issue “has been a One thing is abundantly clear. What locals huge heartbreak to all of us” and continued want will have little effect on the outcome. making her argument, hoping to bring “The county does not have land-use or the City Council to vote to circumvent the permitting authority over Cal Poly’s proposal, Personnel Board, which led to City Attorney because the project is proposed on land Christine Dietrick jumping in to warn Marx owned by the state of California,” county that making a full argument prematurely is Planning and Building Deputy Director “approaching a line that’s going to get us in Mark LaRue told New Times. trouble with the Brown Act.” Lesson learned. Oh boy. Amateur hour. You know who else learned a Speaking for local governance, did you valuable lesson? Probably not SLO City hear Morro Bay is considering canceling Councilmember Jan Marx, who really its Nov. 3 election? Don’t freak out. It makes wanted to censure Mayor Erica Stewart fiscal sense. If the number of qualified over her much-publicized leak of the “Round candidates does not exceed the number of & Round with Town & Gown” grand jury report to Cal Poly. When the SLO Personnel open offices, Morro Bay can legally cancel the election. So instead of spending $25K or Board minus two absent members voted to more on ballot printing and voter pamphlet not censure Stewart on July 27, Marx wasn’t distribution for an election with an already done yet. She wrote a letter to the Personnel guaranteed outcome, the cancel cost is $250. Board urging censure when they had all five That makes a lot more members in attendance. It sense than Chris Bausch voted 3-2 not to censure, running for reelection in Paso so yeah, this was all a time Robles after costing the city suck. Send us your $840,000 in legal settlements. “I feel terrible for our views and opinion to Politicians are weird. ∆ mayor and for our staff who letters@newtimesslo.com. have all spent countless The Shredder is pinching hours thinking about this, pennies. Send a gift card to shredder@ sifting through documents and emails to understand the chain of events, doing all newtimesslo.com.

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“PEACEFUL HARBOR” : A GROUP PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW Nine gallery photographers explore Central Coast waterscapes and sunsets in “Peaceful Harbor,” a group show capturing the ocean’s calm and the wildlife along its shoreline. Through Aug. 29, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. (808) 772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay. CELEBRATE COSTA GALLERY’S 6TH ANNIVERSARY WITH THREE EXHIBITS Visit the 6th anniversary and artist reception, with musician Jill Knight and refreshments. View three new exhibits until Sept. 6, titled “Legends,” “Body,” and “Explosive.” ThursdaysSundays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. through Sept. 6 Free. (559) 799-9632. facebook.com/ events/s/celebrate-costa-gallerys6th-a/2190641115065150/. Costa Gallery, 2087 10th St., Los Osos. CHERYL BARTON POCHOIR PRINTMAKING DEMO Cheryl Barton will be demonstrating the use of the pochoir printmaking technique to create designs with various colors and depth. All levels are welcomed. Aug. 23, 1-3 p.m. Free. (805) 772-2504. artcentermorrobay.org/workshops. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay. COASTAL WINE AND PAINT PARTY Listen to music while enjoying an afternoon of creativity, sipping, and mingling. The party includes a complimentary glass of wine and

canvas with materials. Saturdays, 12-2 p.m. $55. (805) 394-5560. coastalwineandpaint.com. Harmony Cafe at the Pewter Plough, 824 Main St., Cambria. COSTA GALLERY SHOWCASES Features works by Ellen Jewett as well as 20 other local artists, and artists from southern and northern California. Thursdays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sundays, 12-4 p.m. (559) 799-9632. costagallery.com. Costa Gallery, 2087 10th St., Los Osos. FEATURED ARTIST VIRGINIA MACK Watercolorist Virginia Mack paints the Central Coast’s shifting light and color, drawing on decades of kayaking the bay and teaching studio art in the region. Through Aug. 29, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. (808) 772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare. com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay. FOREVER STOKED PAINT PARTY Join us at the gallery, for a few hours to travel on a creative paint journey. You will receive as much or as little instruction as you prefer. No artistic experience is necessary. Saturdays, 7-9 p.m. $45. (805) 772-9095. foreverstoked.com. Forever Stoked, 1164 Quintana Rd., Morro Bay. IN THE SHADOW EXHIBIT Artists have woven together the visual and emotional richness of shadow, from intimate and introspective studies to bold, dramatic compositions that captivate and unsettle. Through Sept. 14, 12-4 p.m. Free. (805) 772-2504. artcentermorrobay.org. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay. MORRO BAY COMEDY NIGHT WITH RICK IZQUIETA Hear headliner Rick Izquietais, a regular at The Improv, Ice

House, and Carnival Cruise lines. Aug. 21, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Free. my805tix.com. The Nauti Anchor Bar, 2940 Main Street, Morro Bay. MORRO BAY COMEDY NIGHT WITH THE TOMMY LAMA Morro Bay’s Nauti Anchor Bar presents comedian The Tommy Lama live and in-person! Tommy is a classic character comic with an edgy, contemporary energy. Aug. 28, 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 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. THE REBOOT: STORYTELLING REIMAGINED Curated showcase of true personal stories about deception, assumptions and shifts in perception, along with a open-mic for audience 99-second bits around the theme. Aug. 28, 7-9:15 p.m. Free. facebook. com/the.reboot4u. Red Barn at Los Osos Community Park, 2180 Palisades Ave., Los Osos. NORTH SLO COUNTY

BEGINNING GLASS BEAD MAKING CLASS In this two-hour class, you will learn how to melt glass rods using a propane canister with a hot head. For ages 18 and older. Aug. 29, 10 a.m.-noon $100. (805) 464-2633. glassheadstudio. com. Glasshead Studio, 8793 Plata Lane, Suite H, Atascadero. BIGHT PRESENTS ONE OCEAN FILM FESTIVAL AT THE BAY THEATRE Bight

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is presenting a series of short films from the One Ocean Film Festival! These films highlight stories about conservation and exploration of the ocean and aim inspire future ocean goers to persure incredible feats in the ocean! Aug. 24, 5:30 p.m. $17.91. my805tix.com. Bay Theater, 464 Morro Bay Boulevard, Morro Bay, (805) 772-2444.

FIELDWORK WORKSHOP - OPEN STUDIO Join us every Tuesday for our community workshop! Bring your creative projects, meet fellow makers, and get inspired. No pressure, just creativity, good vibes, and snacks. Tuesdays, 6-9 p.m. $15. fieldworkart.org. Fieldwork, 5880 Entrada Ave, Atascadero, (971) 645-2481.

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.

COWGIRL MAGIC See original hand pulled linocuts and photography at this very colorful Bovine inspired show. Saturdays, 2-5 p.m. through Oct. 3 (805) 440-7152. Pocket Gallery on Pine, 8491/2 13th Street, Paso Robles.

FIGURE DRAWING - SATURDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS AT FIELDWORK Join us for figure drawing every Saturday and Wednesday for ages 18 and over. All skill levels are welcome. Bring your own materials. Saturdays, 10 a.m.-noon and Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m. $20 + model’s tip. fieldworkart.org. Fieldwork, 5880 Entrada Ave, Atascadero, (971) 645-2481.

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.

DAILY POTTERY Walk in, pick your pottery project, and paint away. Something for all ages. Prices vary depending on what you choose and includes; paint, glaze, firing, and studio time. Tuesdays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Varies. (805) 400-9107. artsocial805. com. ArtSocial 805 Creative Campus, 631 Spring St., Paso Robles. DATE NIGHT Couples or friends, bring a bottle of wine and enjoy a creative night out. Have fun and get messy as the venue walks you through the basics of throwing on the potter’s wheel. Fridays, 6-8 p.m. $144. (805) 203-0335. thepotteryatascadero.com/datenight. The Pottery, 5800 El Camino Real, Atascadero. DEPRISE BRESCIA ART GALLERY: ONGOING DISPLAYS Features a large selection of encaustic art, sculpted paintings, art installations, acrylic palette knife paintings, digital art, glass, jewelry, stones, fossils, and a butterfly sculpture garden. ongoing DepriseBrescia.com. Deprise Brescia Art Gallery, 829 10th St., Paso Robles, (310) 621-7543.

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STUDIOS ON THE PARK: CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS Check site for a variety of classes and workshops offered. ongoing studiosonthepark.org. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles, (805) 238-9800. TAKE A SPIN: TWO-HOUR WHEEL CLASS These two hour blocks provide an opportunity to learn the basics of wheel throwing. Instructors will center your clay for you, so you will have the opportunity to make two items. Saturdays, 10 a.m.-noon $72. (805) 203-0335. thepotteryatascadero.com/ wheelclasses. The Pottery, 5800 El Camino Real, Atascadero. 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.

BEGINNING WHEEL: DINNERWARE SERIES Enjoy a themed beginning wheel course. Hop on wheel to create a set of cups, plates bowls and more. Learn to glaze. Clay and firing is included. Fridays, 6-7:30 p.m. $275. anamcre.com/. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 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. 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. CLASSY ‘N SASSY FLORAL COLLAGE WITH LINDA CUNNINGHAM In this fourhour mixed media collage workshop, you ARTS continued page 16

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will have many choices of hand painted papers to choose from. No experience is necessary, and beginners are welcome. Aug. 22, 12:30-4 p.m. $45. (805) 747-4200. artcentralslo.com. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo. 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. DATE NIGHT POTTERY CLASS Join our couple’s pottery class to learn handbuilding and wheel throwing with an instructor. Glazing and firing are included. Pick up pieces in three weeks. Saturdays, 6-7:30 p.m. $160. anamcre.com/. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo. DECORATIVE PLATTER: ANIMALS! Sculpt and glaze your own pet-themed decorative clay platter in this threesession course. Open to all ages and experience levels, bring pet photos and create! Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $85. app.acuityscheduling.com. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 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. THE FATHER: A TRAGIC FARCE Awardwinning and darkly funny, The Father immerses audiences in an 80-year-old man’s disorienting struggle as dementia slowly erodes his grip on reality. Fridays, 7-9 p.m., Saturdays, 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. and Sundays, 2-4 p.m. through Sept. 13 $28$48. (805) 786-2440. slorep.org/shows/ the-father/. SLO Rep, 888 Morro St., 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.

taking bold risks and big swings as they compete for audience favor and bragging rights. By the end of the night, only one team will be crowned the victor—you decide who! Aug. 21, 6:15-8 p.m. $12.56. my805tix.com. The Bunker SLO, 810 Orcutt Road, San Luis Obispo.

IMPROV EXTRAVAGANZA AT THE BUNKER SLO Get ready for a whirlwind of wit, chaos, and unscripted brilliance at Improv Extravaganza—the ultimate showcase of indie improv talent! Aug. 27, 6:15-8 p.m. $12.56. my805tix.com. SLO Public Market, 120 Tank Farm Road, San Luis Obispo. INTRODUCTION TO METAL STAMPING WORKSHOP WITH THE JUNKGIRLS Come learn metal stamping! You will learn the basics to working with the metal and tools that make up this fun art form. Aug. 22, 2-4:30 p.m. $125. (805) 439-0123. junkgirls.com. JunkGirls, 870 Monterey 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. MARCIE BEGLEITER AT SLOMA See Marcie Begleiter’s solo exhibition “Chimera: the Future of Nature” at SLOMA. Animation, photography and a large nature diorama. Mondays, ThursdaysSundays. through Oct. 17 Free. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad Street, San Luis Obispo, (310) 920-1656, sloma. org/exhibition/marcie-begleiter/. 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/bookonline. SLO County, Various locations countywide, San Luis Obispo. NEUROGRAPHIC ART WORKSHOP WITH THE JUNKGIRLS Come learn this accessible practice that requires no artistic skill, focusing on the process of creation rather than the final result. Aug. 29, 2-4:30 p.m. $65. (805) 439-0123. junkgirls.com. JunkGirls, 870 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo.

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Hike to the Piedras Blancas Light Station in San Simeon as part of the historic site’s open house on Wednesday, Aug. 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Learn about the light station’s history and the local ecology, flora, and fauna from the docents and staff, while wandering the light station grounds. The event is free, but donations help support restoration efforts and maintenance. More information can be found at piedrasblancas.org. —A.S. NOT FOR SALE: BARTER EXCHANGE This is your chance to negotiate a sweet trade for art by a collection of established California artists! Intrigued? Come find out! Mondays, Fridays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. through Aug. 28 Free. (805) 546-3201. cuesta.edu/about/calendars/index.html? trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventi d%3D1407112356. Harold J. Miossi Gallery, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo. PAINT PRE-MADE POTTERY Paint premade pottery at our studio. Choose a piece, get creative, and make family memories. Reserve your spot online today and enjoy some fun for all ages! Mondays-Saturdays anamcre.com/. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo. PLEIN AIR PAINTERS OF THE CENTRAL COAST A self-directed fun group of dynamic artists who enjoy painting and sketching outdoors. Artists meet on site at various locations. Weekly plein air destinations are provided by Kirsti Wothe via email (mrswothe@yahoo. com). Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-noon SLO County, Various locations countywide, San Luis Obispo. SATURDAY FAMILY POTTERY CLASSES Join our family pottery class! Learn to

throw on the wheel or build by hand. All ages are welcome. Saturdays, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $45. anamcre.com/. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo. SLO COMEDY UNDERGROUND OPEN MIC NIGHT Enjoy a night of laughs provided by the local SLO Comedy Community. It’s open mic night, so anyone can perform and “you never know what you’ll see.” Tuesdays, 8 p.m. Free. Libertine Brewing Company, 1234 Broad St., San Luis Obispo, (805) 548-2337, libertinebrewing.com. TEEN NIGHT POTTERY IS LIVE Join Teen Night Pottery, for ages 14 and over. Teens will be taught to throw on the potters wheel, sculpt, or paint a pot. Snacks will be provided. Fridays, 6-7:30 p.m. $35. (805) 896-6197. anamcre.com. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo. ULTIMATE FUNNY COMPETITION AT THE BUNKER Join us for another thrilling match in our UFC improv battle! This head-to-head short form improv showdown pits quick-thinking performers against each other in a high-energy battle of wit, creativity, and laughs. Teams will face off in fast-paced games,

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VIRGINIA MACK: BEGINNING WATERCOLOR This is a watercolor class designed to let you jump in and try out this engaging medium through experimentation. It’s designed for beginners and those with watercolor experience who wish to expand their knowledge of painting in watercolors. To enroll please contact Mack via email: vbmack@charter.net Mondays, 1:30-3:30 p.m. $35. (805) 747-4200. artcentralslo. com/workshops-events/. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo. YOUTH POTTERY CLASS Teens love this class. Learn handbuilding techniques and throwing on the potter’s wheel. Held every Friday after school. Fridays, 3:30-5 p.m. $40. anamcre.com. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., 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. 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. FREE MOVIE NIGHT IN THE SECRET GARDEN: ONWARD Between half a spell, a missing dad, and a quest through a once-magical world, Onward captures the kind of adventure that changes everything. Aug. 21, 7-9 p.m. Free. my805tix.com. The Secret Garden at Sycamore Mineral Springs, 1215 Avila Beach Dr., Avila Beach, (805) 595-7302. 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.

CULTURE & LIFESTYLE NORTH COAST SLO COUNTY

BREATH CONNECTION: WHEN YOUR MIND WON’T SLOW DOWN Join this 90-minute beach experience for women with practical breath tools, gentle movement, and ocean-inspired practices to slow down, reconnect, and find more balance. Aug. 29, 10:30 a.m.-noon $15. (805) 235-7978. Tami Cruz-Charvet, Morro Strand Beach, Morro Bay, charvetgratefulbody.com. 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 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) 7722840, 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 805900-5237. Saturdays, 1-2:15 p.m. Free. CULTURE & LIFESTYLE continued page 17

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thecambriaconnection.org/. 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. HIKE-IN OPEN HOUSE Enjoy the scenery on an easy hike to the Piedras Blancas Light Station and learn about the light station’s history and local ecology. Aug. 26, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. (805) 927-7361. piedrasblancas.org/ hike-in-open-house. Piedras Blancas Light Station, 15950 Cabrillo Highway, San Simeon. MORRO BAY MIXED MARTIAL ARTS Disciplines include advanced athletic performance fitness training, Thai kickboxing, and more. Beginners to advanced students welcome. Day and evening classes offered. MondaysSaturdays, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Call for more info. (805) 701-7397. charvetmartialarts. com. Morro Bay Martial Arts, 850 Shasta, Morro Bay. 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. SHAMANIC MORNING RITUALS FOR VITALITY The four elements of these empowering Siberian shamanic morning rituals are designed to bring more vitality, joy and presence to your life and in just one hour you will feel a significant shift. You’ll be guided into intentional movement, laughter, earthing practices, gratitude rituals while connecting with Nature and the sacred Morro Bay rock. Aug. 21, 9-10:15 a.m. $48.98. my805tix.com. Aurora Sacred Events, 21 24th St, Cayucos. 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 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. innerworkings.com. Los Osos, Townwide, Los Osos. YOGA ANIMALS YOGA CLASS FOR CHILDREN Enjoy a Yoga Animals Children’s Yoga Class and Storytime for ages three to six. Space is limited. RSVP at the email provided. Aug. 29, 10-11 a.m. Free. (805) 440-8597. allonefamilyyoga. com. Morro Bay Public Library Community Room, 625 Harbor Street, Morro Bay.

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BALANCE FLOW Suitable for all levels. This class is meant to benefit the mindbody connection while emphasizing safe and effective alignment as well as breath awareness and relaxation. Please call to register in advance. Tuesdays, Thursdays, 4:30-5:30 p.m. $16-$22; $50 membership. (805) 434-9605. ttrtennis.com/fitness/ yoga/. Templeton Tennis Ranch, 345 Championship Lane, Templeton. DOCENT-LED HIKE AT BLACK LAKE In collaboration with The Land Conservancy, explore the breathtaking Black Lake Ecological Area in celebration of Kathleen Goddard Jones’ birthday. The Land Conservancy has owned this area since 2000 and has continuously worked to restore its natural beauty and allowed The Dunes Center to bring our community to explore the local wildlife, as well as rare and endemic plant species. Aug. 29, 9 a.m.-noon $5-$10. dunescenter. org/. Black Lake, 1156 Mesa View Dr, Arroyo Grande. FOOD DRIVE We are collecting food and monetary donations until SNAP is fully back. Benefits the San Luis Obispo County Food Bank. Only shelf stable, unexpired items please. Saturdays, 9 a.m.-noon Free. pasoroblesdemocrats.org. Paso Robles Downtown City Park, Spring Street, Paso Robles, (805) 237-3988. 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. HIIT 45 WITH SARA JORGENSEN A dynamic and fun way to improve strength and cardiovascular conditioning using weights, resistance bands, and body weight. Bring a yoga mat and water. Thursdays, 9:30-10:15 a.m. and Mondays, 5:30-6:15 p.m. $15 for members; $25 for guests. (805) 434-9605. ttrtennis.com/fitness/fitnessclasses/. Templeton Tennis Ranch, 345 Championship Lane, Templeton. NAR-ANON: FRIDAY MEETINGS A meeting for those who know or have known a feeling of desperation concerning the addiction of a loved one. Fridays, 12-1 p.m. Free. (805) 4412164. North County Connection, 8600 Atascadero Ave., Atascadero. PASO FOOD CO-OP MONTHLY MEETING Join this monthly organizational meeting startup Paso Food Cooperative. Fourth Wednesday of every month, 6-7 p.m. (805) 712-7410 text is best. pasofoodcooperative. com/calendar--meetings. Oak Creek Commons, 635 Nicklaus St., Paso Robles. PLANT BINGO WITH PEACEFUL PLANTS Join us for an elevated Plant Bingo experience — an interactive, plant-filled night designed for a relaxed and social atmosphere. Your ticket includes a drink and reserved seating, along with access to a fully hosted evening of plant-themed gameplay. Throughout the night, enjoy multiple rounds with opportunities to take home a curated selection of houseplants. Aug. 25, 6-8 p.m. $39.34. my805tix.com. Backyard on Thirteenth, 1300 Railroad St., Paso Robles, (805) 392-5076. Join us for an elevated Plant Bingo experience—an interactive, plant-filled afternoon designed for a relaxed and social atmosphere. Your ticket includes a drink and reserved seating, along with access to a fully hosted afternoon of plant-themed gameplay. Throughout the afternoon, enjoy multiple rounds with opportunities to take home a curated selection of houseplants. Aug. 30, 1:303:30 p.m. $39.34. my805tix.com. McPrice Myers Wine Company, 3525 Adelaida Rd., Paso Robles, (805) 237-1245. TAI CHI This course’s instructor has won many Tai Chi and other internal martial arts tournaments. Both experienced martial artists and new

learners are welcome to the class. Tuesdays, Thursdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. $65. (805) 237-3988. Centennial Park, 600 Nickerson Dr., Paso Robles. TRIVIA NIGHT AT TEMPLETON MERCANTILE Join every Tuesday night for all-ages trivia. Prizes are awarded to top teams. Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m. Free. Templeton Mercantile, 508 S Main St, Templeton. SAN LUIS OBISPO

ADOPT A KITTEN EVENT: FELINE NETWORK OF THE CENTRAL COAST Head to this Adopt A Kitten Event! Adopt two for the price of one. All are fixed, vaccinated, and microchipped! Aug. 22, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (805) 549-9228. PetSmart, 1530 Froom Ranch Way, San Luis Obispo. BOOK BUDDIES Bookworms, assemble! Woods Humane Society is welcoming animal lovers age 7 to 17 to join us in reading to our furry friends. Wednesdays, 3:30-4:30 p.m. $5. (805) 543-9316. woodshumanesociety.org/youthprograms. Woods Humane Society, 875 Oklahoma Ave., San Luis Obispo. CAL HOPE SLO GROUPS AT TMHA Visit website for full list of weekly Zoom groups available. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays calhopeconnect.org. Transitions Mental Health Warehouse, 784 High Street, San Luis Obispo, (805) 270-3346. CARE CREW Calling all crafty, caring, pet-loving kids! Care Crew members will join us in filling Kongs for our canines, crafting pet toys, and creating art. Sundays, 2-3:30 p.m. $5. (805) 543-9316. woodshumanesociety.org/ youth-programs. Calling all crafty, caring, pet-loving kids! Care Crew members will have the opportunity to join us in filling Kongs, making pet toys, and creating artwork. Sundays, 2-3:30 p.m. $5. (805) 543-9316. woodshumanesociety.org. Woods Humane Society, 875 Oklahoma Ave., San Luis Obispo. CITY FARM SLO’S YOUTH EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM Check site for more info on programming and summer camps. ongoing cityfarmslo.org. San Luis Obispo, Citywide, SLO. COMPLIMENTARY SHOWERS WITH SHOWER THE PEOPLE After a short hiatus, the San Luis Obispo Library will once again be partnering with local non-profit organization, Shower the People. The shower trailer will be located between the library and parking structure. Toiletries provided. Sundays, 1-3 p.m. Free. San Luis Obispo Library, 995 Palm St., San Luis Obispo. DOING SOMETHING ABOUT IT BBQ AND ESTATE SALE END CHILD EXPLOITATION Gift bags, hundreds of prizes for kids activities while parents listen to law enforcement from front lines of rescues. Food, fun, family, love, and comrade. Aug. 29, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. $15. (805) 769-5675. San Luis Obispo Grange Hall, 2880 Broad St., San Luis Obispo. FREE TOURS OF THE MISSION Tour San Luis Obispo’s Spanish Mission, founded in 1772. Come learn its history and importance to the development of this area. Tours are led by docents and meet in front of the church Sundays, 2:30 p.m. and Mondays-Saturdays, 1:15 p.m. Free. (805) 550-7713. missionslodocents.org. Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, 751 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo. FRIDAY NIGHT MAGIC THE GATHERING Friday Night Magic is where legends rise! Bring your deck, meet fellow Planeswalkers, and battle it out in epic MTG duels. Fun, prizes, glory! Fridays Free. (805) 544-6366. facebook.com/even ts/592253119822089/592256636488404. Captain Nemo Games, 565 Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo. HEALING DEPRESSION SUPPORT GROUP The Healing Depression Support Group is a safe place to share with others who are suffering from or have recovered from the pain of depression. CULTURE & LIFESTYLE continued page 19

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Avila Beach Golf Resort, Avila Beach

Ultra Live at the Pour House

Alex Madonna Expo Center, SLO

Shamanic Morning Rituals for Vitality

Morro Bay Comedy Night with Rick Izquieta

End of Summer Luau

NOW - FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9 Atascadero Printery Foundation

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

FRIDAY, AUGUST 21 The Bunker SLO, SLO

FRIDAY, AUGUST 21 The Pour House, Paso Robles

FRIDAY, AUGUST 21 Aurora Sacred Events, Morro Bay

Experiencia Bamboo: Intimate Fine Dining

Saltwound Cultist

Stephen Styles Live

How We Met: Live Dating Show

Sacred Sounds Portal

FRIDAY, AUGUST 21 The Nauti Anchor, Morro Bay

FRIDAY, AUGUST 21 Paso Bamboo, Paso Robles

SATURDAY, AUGUST 22 Humdinger Brewing, SLO

SATURDAY, AUGUST 22 The Pour House, Paso Robles

SATURDAY, AUGUST 22 SLO Cider, SLO

SATURDAY, AUGUST 22 Portal at Living Energy, Pismo Beach

SATURDAY, AUGUST 22 San Simeon Beach Bar & Grill

Brainsoil IX: Encore Seed & Cycle

SATURDAY, AUGUST 22 Drew Davis Fine Art, SLO

Whale Codes: Meditation & Singing

SUNDAY, AUGUST 23 Morro Bay Whale Watching

Share the Care - A Benefit for 805undocufund SUNDAY, AUGUST 23 The Rock, SLO

Rockin’ the Ranch: Neighborhood Katz

SUNDAY, AUGUST 23 Filipponi Ranch, SLO

Science After Dark John Lindsey

TUESDAY, AUGUST 25 Central Coast Aquarium, Avila Beach

Plant Bingo with Peaceful Plants

TUESDAY, AUGUST 25 The Backyard on 13th, Paso Robles

Chakra Meditation & Breath-work for Vitality

Playhouse at Sea

Improv Extravaganza

Talie & The Troublemakers

Morro Bay Comedy Night with Tommy Lama

Texas Voodoo: Tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughn & Hendrix

Beer Yoga at Naughty Oak

Rockin’ the Ranch: Spanky Paul Band

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26 Aurora Meditation & Rituals, Morro Bay

The Art of Conversation

SATURDAY, AUGUST 29 Oak Folk Studio, Santa Maria

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26 Morro Bay Whale Watching

Nada Rasta Live

SATURDAY, AUGUST 29 The Pour House, Paso Robles

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 28 The Pour House, Paso Robles

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Mondays, 6-7 p.m. through Jan. 11 Free. (805) 528-3194. A safe place to share feelings of depression with those who suffer and those who have recovered to a full, healthy outlook on life. Mondays, 6-7 p.m. Free. (805) 528-3194. Hope House Wellness Center, 1306 Nipomo St., San Luis Obispo. HOW WE MET: LIVE DATING SHOW Join for a fun night of romance, rejection, and unexpected chemistry, where singles take a chance and sparks may fly. Aug. 22, 8 p.m. $23.27. my805tix.com. SLO Cider, 3419 Roberto Court, San Luis Obispo. LEARN BEFORE YOU LEAP: REALITIES OF STARTING A NONPROFIT Learn what’s involved in forming and maintaining a nonprofit and whether there’s a better way to serve your passion. Admission is free for spokes members. Aug. 27, 10:30 a.m.-noon $45. (805) 547-2244. SLO Rep/ACT Headquarters, 3533 Empleo Street, San Luis Obispo. MONTHLY MEETING FOR CARDIOVASCULAR PATIENTS Join Mended Hearts of San Luis Obispo for Empowering Monthly Meetings for Cardiovascular Patients. Fourth Wednesday of every month, 2-3:30 p.m. Free. mendedhearts.org. French Hospital Copeland Health Education Pavilion, 3rd Floor, 1911 Johnson Ave, San Luis Obispo. MOONLIGHT HOURS Since reopening in 2008, the San Luis Obispo Children’s Museum has offered free hours, Moonlight Hours, the third Thursday of each month. Experience the wonder and get more info at the link. Third Thursday of every month, 5-7 p.m. Free. (805) 544-KIDS. slocm.org/moonlight-hours. San Luis Obispo Children’s Museum, 1010 Nipomo St., San Luis Obispo. PLUG-IN TO LOCAL CLIMATE ACTION Get inspired by local action, connect with others, and discover more ways to get involved with the SLO Climate Coalition. Attend virtually or in-person. Sustainable snacks and childcare will be provided. Third Thursday of every month, 6-8 p.m. sloclimatecoalition.org/events/. Ludwick Community Center, 864 Santa Rosa, San Luis Obispo. PUPPY SOCIAL HOUR Puppies (10 weeks to 5 months old) will learn appropriate play style with other pups, acceptable manners with people, tolerance for gentle restraints, confidence with the approach of friendly strangers, and more. Wednesdays, 10 a.m. and Saturdays, 9 a.m. $25. (805) 543-9316. woodshumanesociety.org/training/. Woods Humane Society, 875 Oklahoma Ave., San Luis Obispo. REPLACING A LAWN WITH CALIFORNIA NATIVE PLANTS Hear step-by-step instructions for replacing a lawn, including native plant

AUGUST 20 - AUGUST 30, 2026 recommendations. There is an optional 9:30 a.m. tour of the local wholesale nursery to see possible options. More details are on the website. Aug. 29, 2-4 p.m. Free. (805) 459-2103. cnpsslo.org. San Luis Obispo Library Community Room, 995 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo. THE SLO FLOWER COLLECTIVE WEEKLY FLOWER MARKET Enjoy an amazing weekly fresh flower market, open to the public. Enjoy the historic gardens with local blooms from nine local flower farmers. Thursdays, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. through Nov. 5 Free. sloflowercollective.com. Dallidet Adobe and Gardens, 1185 Pacific St., San Luis Obispo. SLO MOTION TOASTMASTERS CLUB MEETINGS Come join us in person or online to improve your speaking and leadership skills in a positive and fun environment! Mondays, 12-1 p.m. Free. slomotion.toastmastersclubs. org/. Caltrans Midway Building “Sand” Conference Room, 2885 South Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo, (805) 835-6580. SLO NOONTIME TOASTMASTERS CLUB MEETINGS Want to improve speaking and leadership skills in a supportive and positive environment? During COVID, we are meeting virtually. Contact us to get a meeting link for info. Tuesdays, 12-1 p.m. Free. slonoontime.toastmastersclubs.org. Zoom, Online, Inquire for Zoom ID. SLO OVERDOSE AWARENESS DAY Head to this free event with naloxone (Narcan) . Enjoy a resource fair, presentations, activities, and food for purchase. Bring photos and art to share. Aug. 29, 12-3 p.m. Free. sloendoverdose.org/. Mitchell Park, 1445 Santa Rosa St., San Luis Obispo. SLO RETIRED ACTIVE MEN: WEEKLY COFFEE MEETING SLO RAMs is a group or retirees that get together just for the fun, fellowship, and to enjoy programs which enhance the enjoyment, dignity, and independence of retirement. Thursdays, 8:30-9:30 a.m. $10 coffee meeting. retiredactivemen. org. Madonna Inn, 100 Madonna Rd., San Luis Obispo. TAKING A LIKIN’ TO THE LICHENS OF SLO COUNTY Join Michael Mulroy for an overview of our regional lichen biota and their important contributions to habitats and ecosystems. Aug. 23, 10 a.m.-noon Free. (805) 541-1400. slobg. org. San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden, 3450 Dairy Creek Rd., San Luis Obispo. TOUR DE SRAM Join this fundraiser benefiting World Bicycle Relief hosted by SRAM! There will be tacos, drinks, facility tours, a silent auction, and more! See website for more details. Aug. 22, 3-7 p.m. Free. powerofbicycles.org/fundraisers/ tourdesram. SRAM, 4720 Allene Way, San Luis Obispo, (805) 548-8030. TRANS* YOUTH PEER SUPPORT

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2ND FREE LEGAL CLINIC REGISTRATION (LEGAL TEAM: FREDERICK & TINDULA LAW FIRM) Part of our Health Wellness and You Program, seniors 50 years and older can call the number provided after 2 p.m., leave a message for Dave, and mention the free legal clinic. Mondays-Fridays, 2-7 p.m. through Sept. 28 Free. (805) 929-1615. nipomoseniorcenter.org/. Nipomo Senior Center, 200 E. Dana St., Nipomo. 3RD ANNUAL CYPRESS RIDGE FIT FOREVER GYM ARTISAN MARKET It’s time for the 3rd Annual Cypress Ridge Fit Forever Gym Artisan Market by the lake. This event highlights talented artists in our community, and we are thrilled by its growing success as more people come out to show their support. In addition to traditional artisan crafts, we have expanded our offerings to include ceramics, driftwood designs, natural beauty products, handcrafted accessories, exotic floral arrangements, and much more. Food and drinks will be available for purchase, including Mexican cuisine, artisan coffee, and delectable baked goods. Come picnic in the shade of the cypress trees — we hope to see you there! Aug. 22, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. FItForever Gym (Outdoor Lakeside Garden Patio), 1080 Cypress Ridge Parkway, Arroyo Grande, (805) 720-0582.

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First Fridays Comedy in Atascadero

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 Humdinger Brewing, SLO

Pops by the Sea: Symphony Remix

Brass Mash First Friday

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 SLO Brew Rock

That’s So Drag: A Late Night Dance Party

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 Decades HiFi Lounge, Atascadero

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 Avila Beach Golf Course

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 Libertine Brewing Co, SLO

CheeHoo Foundation Luau Party

Otter 501 Film Screening

2026 Central Coast Cooking Show

BEGINNER GROUP SURF LESSONS AND SURF CAMPS Lessons and camp packages available daily. All equipment included. ongoing Starts at CULTURE & LIFESTYLE continued page 20

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 The Stockyard, Orcutt

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 Bay Theatre, Morro Bay

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 Idler’s Home, Paso Robles

Butterfly Ball CCSPA’s 50th Year Anniversary

Carbon City Lights in the Grove

Pickle Festival Fundraiser 2026

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$70. (805) 835-7873. sandbarsurf.com/. Sandbar Surf School Meetup Spot, 110 Park Ave., Pismo Beach. BEGINNER WESTERN LINE DANCE CLASS All levels are welcome, with a focus on beginners. Bring your boots and water. Plan accordingly, arrive by 12:45 p.m. to get registered. Fourth Tuesday of every month, 1-2:15 p.m. Free. (805) 929-1615. nipomoseniorcenter.org/. Nipomo Senior Center, 200 E. Dana St., Nipomo. BEGINNING BALLET FOR ADULTS Enjoy the grace and flow of ballet. No previous experience needed. Wednesdays, 5:15-6:15 p.m. $12 drop-in; $40 for four classes. (510) 362-3739. grover.org. Grover Beach Community Center, 1230 Trouville Ave., Grover Beach. BEYOND MINDFULNESS Realize your potential through individualized meditation instruction with an experienced teacher via Zoom. This class is for those who wish to begin a practice or seek to deepen an existing one. Flexible days and times. Certified with IMTA. Email or text for information. Mondays-Sundays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Sliding scale. (559) 9059274. theartofsilence.net. Online, See website, Arroyo Grande. 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. 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, 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. EPIC DJ TRIVIA Don’t miss DJ Trivia. It’s free to play, and prizes for the top three teams will be awarded. Bring your family and friends! Thursdays, 6-8 p.m. Free. Grover Station Grill, 170 W Grand Ave #101, Grover Beach, (805) 489-3030, EpicDJTrivia.com. FRIENDS OF THE ARROYO GRANDE LIBRARY ART AUCTION The first ever art auction fundraiser for Friends of the AG Library is now live. Includes work by local artist Ellen November. Every 30 days, 9 a.m. Various. (310) 384-6912. app.galabid. com/aglibrary/items. Online, See website, Arroyo Grande. MAKERS MARKET: STONE SOUP Discovery Center is having a Makers Market, where kids sell what they have created. Shop food, drinks, arts, and crafts. Aug. 30, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. (805) 698-7351. Exploration Discovery Center, 867 Ramona Ave., Grover Beach. 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 dropin; $30 for four classes. (510) 362-3739. grover.org. Grover Beach Community Center, 1230 Trouville Ave., Grover Beach. NATIONAL DOG DAY PAW-TY! This public and family-friendly celebration includes a Four-Legged Fashion Show, wag-worthy giveaways, and tasty drinks and bites. Don’t miss this barking good time for dogs and the people who love them! Aug. 26, 5-7 p.m. Free. my805tix. com. The Secret Garden at Sycamore Mineral Springs, 1215 Avila Beach Dr., Avila Beach, (805) 595-7302. 20 • New Times • August 20 - August 27, 2026 • www.newtimesslo.com

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Allan Hancock College’s winery in Santa Maria invites the public to taste its award-winning student-made wines on Friday, Aug. 21, from 2 to 5:30 p.m. Tasting flights are free for wine club members and $5 for nonmembers. The winery is located at 800 S. College Drive, Building O, Room 211. Head to hancockcollege.edu for more information. —A.S. 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.

and flexibility, and, best of all, is fun. Join instructor Devin Wallace for this Crows End Retreat outdoor class, which is held in a beautiful setting. Call or email for location and to reserve a spot. Tuesdays, 10-11 a.m. $12. (805) 709-2227. Online, See website, Arroyo Grande.

Q YOUTH GROUP (VIRTUALLY VIA ZOOM) This is a social support group for LGBTQ+ and questioning youth between the ages of 11-18. Each week the group explores personal, cultural, and social identity. Thursdays, 6-8 p.m. Free. galacc.org/events/. Online, See website, Arroyo Grande.

SUNDAY EVENING RAP LGBTQ+ AA GROUP (VIRTUALLY VIA ZOOM) Alcoholics Anonymous is a voluntary, worldwide fellowship of folks from all walks of life who together, attain and maintain sobriety. Requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. Email aarapgroup@gmail. com for password access. Sundays, 7-8 p.m. No fee. galacc.org/events/. Online, See website, Arroyo Grande.

QI GONG FOR LESS STRESS AND MORE ENERGY Experience the energy of Qi Gong through simple standing movements promoting flexibility, strength, relaxation, and increased energy. Suitable for all ages and fitness levels, Qi Gong revitalizes and enriches your life. An outdoor class overlooking the ocean. Wednesdays, 4-5 p.m. and Mondays, 9:30-10:30 a.m. $15 per class or $60 for five-class card. (805) 440-4561. pismobeach.org. Margo Dodd Gazebo, Ocean Park Blvd., Shell Beach. 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. Aug. 22, 9-10:30 a.m. $23.27-$33.98. my805tix.com. The Portal at Living Energy, 649 Dolliver Street, Pismo Beach, (805) 433-7685. SCIENCE AFTER DARK AUGUST: JOHN LINDSEY 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. Aug. 25, 5:30-8 p.m. $23.27-$33.98. my805tix.com. Central Coast Aquarium, 50 San Juan St., Avila Beach, (805) 595-7280. STAY YOUNG WITH QI GONG Qi Gong boosts energy and vitality, reduces stress, improves balance

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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. WINEMAKER’S DINNER FEATURING OPOLO VINEYARDS Join for an unforgettable evening at Cambria Pines Lodge as we welcome Opolo Vineyards for a signature Winemaker’s Dinner in our outdoor Pavilion Garden. Aug. 30, 5:30-8 p.m. $130. (805) 927-4200. cambriapineslodge.com. Cambria Pines Lodge, 2905 Burton Dr., Cambria. 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. FOOD & DRINK continued page 21

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3RD THURSDAY GAME NIGHT SERIES & HAPPIER HOUR Join us every Third Thursday for Game Night and Happier Hour. There are many games to choose from., and $2 off glasses of wine and $1 off mocktails. Third Thursday of every month, 5-7 p.m. (805) 270-3327. dracaenawines.com. Dracaena Wines, 1244 Pine Street, suite 101 B, Paso Robles. 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. CLUB SUPSUP Check out the Central Coast’s newest popup 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. PASO FOOD CO-OP MONTHLY MEETING All welcome. Get involved and help spread the word about the co-op. Tell a friend, associate, or neighbor. Meet in the Community Room at Oak Creek Commons near Pat Butler Elementary School. Fourth Wednesday of every month, 6-7 p.m. pasofoodcooperative.com. Oak Creek Commons, 635 Nicklaus St., Paso Robles. PLANT BINGO WITH PEACEFUL PLANTS Your ticket includes a drink and reserved seating, along with access to a fully hosted afternoon of plant-themed gameplay. Throughout the afternoon, enjoy multiple rounds. Aug. 30, 1:30-3:30 p.m. $40. (805) 237-1245. my805tix.com. McPrice Myers Wine Company, 3525 Adelaida Rd., Paso Robles. SUMMER CONCERT 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 shrimp ceviche tostadas. Tuesdays, 5-8 p.m. (805) 460-6042. ancientowlbeergarden.com. Ancient Owl Beer Garden, 6090 El Camino Real, suite C, Atascadero. TASTE OF TIN CITY WALKING TOUR Enjoy the first ever walking tour of Tin City – an industrial area just outside of downtown Paso Robles – that is home to a community of innovative and passionate producers of high-quality wines, spirits, beer, and more. Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $125. (805) 400-3141. toasttours.com/tour/tin-city-walking-tour/. Toast Tours, 1722 Stillwater Ct, Paso Robles.

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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

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. WINE TASTING AT AHC WINERY Head to Building O, Room 211, and use parking lot seven. Stop by the Allan Hancock College Winery and taste some of our award-winning, studentmade wines! Tasting flights are $5 and complimentary for Wine Club members. Aug. 21, 2-5:30 p.m. grace.wearda@ hancockcollege.edu. Allan Hancock College, 800 S. College Drive, Santa Maria. ∆

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Arts ARTIFACTS Calling all jazz players

The Basin Street Regulars Hot Jazz Club (BSR) is well into the planning and booking process for its annual Jazz Jubilee, which takes place the last two weeks of October at multiple Central Coast venues. You can see what’s already planned at pismojazz. com/2026-schedule-jazzfest. Now, the Basin Street Regulars are working on filling out the festival with other events in the area. “The core shows of the main festival weekend are already booked,” the BSR announced, “and we’re now asking you to add your shows to this growing list. Merely contact Rhonda ((805) 907 2097 rhondacardinal51@gmail.com) or Curtis ((805) 773-4173 curtis@ curtisreinhardt.com), provide your show details, and we will add it to the list.” Email them the name of the musical group with photo, venue and city, date and time, whether it’s free or ticketed, and any web and/or socials links, and you’re set. “It a freebie for you,” the announcement continued. “BSR just wants to promote jazz events in our area! We’ll add your show(s) to the website list and include them in our festival publicity and in the New Times festival pull-out section. Please spread the word about this promotional possibility to others who might want to take advantage of this opportunity!”

Calling all jokers and joke lovers

The six-week Open Mic Comedy Pop-Up Summer Series is coming to a close, but it’s not too late for budding comics or comedy lovers to be part of the fun. Join host Nevada Gibson on Sunday, Aug. 23, in SLO’s Krobar Craft Distillery. Comics of all experience levels are invited to sign up for a 3-to-5minute set starting at 5 p.m. The show will run from 6 to 8 p.m. and is free and open to the public. Gibson created the series to introduce audiences to new performers while helping restaurants, breweries, and cafés attract customers on traditionally slower evenings. She hopes to create an inclusive environment and especially encourage women and LGBTQ-plus comedians to participate. Orcutt’s Giavanni’s Pizza, Lompoc’s Eye on I, Arroyo Grande’s Manrock Brewing, and A-Town’s Decades Hi-Fi Lounge have hosted previous events. Gibson is still trying to find a participating venue for one last event on Saturday, Aug. 29. She can be reached at nevada@ nevadagibson.com. Follow her on Instagram @nevada_ for updates. “Comedy brings people together,” Gibson said. “I wanted to create something that gives local comedians more stage time while also helping small businesses bring new customers through their doors. Above all, I love creating events for people to have fun and enjoy great food, drinks, and laughs.” Δ —Glen Starkey

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Add your special ingredient Stone Soup Fest nourishes community

any variations on the stone soup folktale exist, but it basically goes like this: A few hungry travelers happen upon a hungry village, and none of the villagers are willing to feed them, so the travelers pull out their cauldron, fill it with water from a nearby creek, and announce they’ll make stone soup and feed the entire village. They place a single stone in the water and put it over a flame. One by one, curious villagers come up to see the soup’s progress, and the travelers tell them it’s looking good but could be better if the villager would just add a little something. So one brings a handful of carrots, another a few meager potatoes, another a pinch of salt, and so on, and before too long, there’s a big steaming pot of delicious soup, and the travelers remove the single stone and ladle the soup into the villagers’ bowls, feeding everyone including themselves. On Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 29 and 30, the Clark Center will once again oversee the free Stone Soup Music Festival and Street Fair. According to Clark Center Executive Director Dave Pier, the free Grover Beach festival and the folktale about sharing, cooperation, generosity, and community connect on multiple levels. “Certainly, on the music front, all these different music groups come together to put on something much bigger than any one group could do,” Pier explained. “That ties directly into the story. It’s the same thing with the street fair. We have all these different kinds of food vendors that come in, all different ethnic foods, and then also all the vendors’ booths. There’re all sorts of crafts and all different kinds of wares, artwork. “So it’s a pretty big mixing pot, and it’s basically the idea of all these different people from this region, from this community, some travelers, some people coming in from out of town, being part of this festival and bringing them all together to put on something that’s much bigger than anyone alone could do. We also like to talk about the nourishment of the community. It has a great impact.” This year, the festival boasts 16 bands and 56 vendors. It’s grown by leaps and bounds from its first festival 35 years ago. Former Grover Beach Mayor Peter Keith was among the initial organizers. The festival idea was inspired by Keith’s own travel experiences. “My wife and I have traveled around the world many times, pushed the envelope of adventure, and met and talked with and had relationships with people from various cultures,” Keith explained. “I got back to Grover and thought, ‘We have Asian

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Cooperative community fun

The Stone Soup Music Festival returns to Grover Beach in and around Ramona Garden Park on Saturday, Aug. 29 (10 a.m. to 9 p.m.) and Sunday, Aug. 30 (10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.). See 16 bands on two stages, visit the Kidz Zone and vendors, celebrate the Central Coast with friends and neighbors, and witness the canine cavalcade that is the Mardi Paws Dog Parade on Sunday at 10:30 a.m. It’s free and open to everyone. Visit clarkcenter.org/stonesoup-lineup for details.

JOIN THE PARTY Stone Soup Music Festival and Street Fair takes over Ramona Garden Park and surrounding streets on Aug. 29 and 30.

Showtime!

LISTEN ALL DAY People dance to the Mother Corn Shuckers during a previous festival. Visit clarkcenter. org/stonesoup-lineup this year’s band lineup.

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people, a Filipino section of people, a very small assortment of Black people. We have white and of course Hispanic people, but it’s not like we’re intercoursing with one another.’ “I thought, ‘I saw all these other cultures, so why not put something together in Grover that reflects our various cultures?’” he said. “We initially named it the Grover Beach Ethnic Street Fair, a one-day event.” Keith put together a group of people to get the first festival off the ground, and though he missed it because he had already booked a trip to Italy, the first festival happened and had some attendees but wasn’t an overwhelming success. Still, Keith and his core group of organizers persisted. Its name was changed to Stone Soup early on because Cal Poly offered a grant under the condition it could be renamed. Now the event is a community favorite. “One of the nice things this year is that Ramona Garden Park is freshly renovated, so there’s a brand-new amphitheater there with a new stage that’s set up,” Pier noted. “There’s also—for the kids—this large, elaborate playground area, which we never had before. We used to do balloon houses and things like that, but we don’t need to do that anymore. There’s a huge playground there with all these activities for kids.” And of course, the music is paramount: “The basic idea with the music is it switches back and forth between the two stages,” Pier added. “Every hour there’s a new group starting up, then it just goes continuously for the two days.” Another annual tradition is the 10:30 Sunday morning Mardi Paws Dog Parade.

“There’s a costume contest, so the people dress up their dogs,” Pier laughed. “One of the prizes is the best matching costume between the dog and the person who’s walking the dog. That’s a lot of fun. People have a great time with that.” Keeping the festival free and open to the public is a community undertaking, with Grover Beach, the Nichols Foundation West, private supporters like Peter Keith, stage sponsors like Mechanics Bank and the Arroyo Grande Community Hospital, and various band sponsors all chipping in to make it happen. “For many years, it was produced by the South County Chambers of Commerce,” Pier explained, “and at one point, they asked if we could help program it. Then after COVID, they said, ‘Why don’t you guys just run the festival?” There’s certainly a lot to do over the weekend. The Grover Beach Exploration Discovery Center is open on Saturday for a nominal fee. The SLO Symphony will be facilitating an instrument petting zoo, and the Grover Beach Library will be hosting some readings of the Stone Soup folktale. “You can go to our website, and we list all the bands that are performing and different activities that are going on,” Pier added. “People can check that out and map out a plan for what they want to do, or they can just come and, you know, embrace it all and just spend the day or two there.” Go to clarkcenter.org/stonesoup-lineup for details. “It’s really an engaging event,” Keith added. “It’s something you don’t want to leave, and you don’t have to go elsewhere to find something to eat because there’s lots of food from Asian to American and Mexican, et cetera, et cetera. “It’s a fun event, and most people come back for the second day.” ∆

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avid Robert Mitchell (It Follows, Under Silver Lake) wrote and directed this sci-fi dinosaur thriller about the Platt family—aspiring novelist Denise (Anne Hathaway), husband Greg (Ewan McGregor), and children Audrey (Maisy Stella) and Brian (Christian Convery)—who after some kind of cosmic event discovers THE END OF OAK STREET their suburban neighborhood What’s it rated? PG-13 has been What’s it worth, Anna? Stream it What’s it worth, Glen? Matinee transplanted to Where’s it showing? Colony, a strange and Downtown Centre, Park, Stadium 10 dangerous place. Their only hope for survival is to work together. (99 min.) Glen This film is going for full Spielberg. Set in 1982, it’s got that E.T. vibe right down to kids on Schwinn bicycles wearing tube socks. It even borrows tricks from Jaws. When Greg is being pursued by a dinosaur on the other side of a fence, you don’t see the animal, just the swing sets, lawn furniture, and trees it knocks into the air as it comes after him. There’s also a little Back to the Future vibe, and obviously Jurassic Park. There are dinosaurs, after all. There’s also family tension to deal with. Greg and Denise are having marital issues, and their kids know it, raising the emotional stakes of the story. The setup is effective, but once they’re all running for their lives, it begins to feel repetitive, as if the film has run out of things to say, but “Hey, here’s more dino action.” It does manage to throw one more surprise in the third act, and without it, I’d have said to skip this one, but it’s worth a matinee or at least a stream. Anna You can pretty much talk me into any movie if you mention there are dinosaurs. I mean, I’ve seen every Jurassic Park movie that’s part of the original franchise, even the truly terrible ones! That said, there must be

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ichelle Hadley was facing the possibility of decades in prison for the violent and malicious acts she was accused of by her ex, Ian, and his wife, Angela. Angela began receiving threatening emails from an account called “Lilithistruth,” a nod to the folklore of Adam’s first wife. While the Anaheim police are convinced they have the right person, the Netflix documentary dives into a very twisted tale of how far some people will go to seek revenge on an ex.

TRAPPED IN TIME When their suburban neighborhood is transported into the past, the Platt family must survive dinosaurs, in The End of Oak Street, screening in local theaters.

more to a film than chomping monsters, and luckily for The End of Oak Street, we do manage to become invested in the Platt family’s fate. Younger brother Brian loves his dog Starbuck (played by good boy Brisket) and spends the film trying to find him in this new, terrifying world while also trying to dodge the revenge-seeking older brother of a kid who got injured by a dumb prank Brian played. It definitely has coming-of-age vibes for the kids, and the family itself is a very relatable snapshot of middle America. Dad is kind, but also kind of a drunk, and kind of bad at keeping a job. Mom is put upon and repressed and lives a fantasy life in the pages of the book she’s covertly writing. The dinos take a back seat as these characters get established, but once their world has shifted, the film becomes much more what you mentioned—running about, screaming each other’s names, and trying to outrun the new neighbors. Glen I’ll also say, I’ve seen better CGI dinosaurs, and I prefer a mix of practical special effects with computer-created ones.

Using dating websites and sites like Craigslist, men were sent photos of Angela along with her address and details of a rape fantasy in which Angela’s fighting and screaming should be ignored. Not only did these men show up to partake in the roleplaying scenario, but Angela was attacked in her home. But don’t start hating Michelle too quickly, because when the truth finally arises, it seems like she was framed. The who and the how are the reasons to watch this true crime documentary, so I won’t give those away. Just be prepared to be gobsmacked as you watch the story unfold. With interviews with Michelle herself and others close to the victims and perpetrators, this wild tale is stranger than fiction. (90 min.) —Anna PHOTO COURTESY OF NETFLIX

MONSTER? In 2016, Michelle Hadley spent 88 days in jail for cyberstalking and framing her ex-boyfriend, U.S. Marshal Ian Diaz, and his wife, Angela, but did she do it? Find out in A Toxic Love Story, streaming on Netflix.

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About the closest we get is a massive mound of dino poop in the Platt’s douchey neighbor Mel’s (P.J. Byrne) backyard. There’re also some loose ends. For instance, after Audrey and Brian save their pretty new neighbor, Jeannette (Jordan Alexa Davis), who Brian’s been pining after, the love spark is between Jeannette and Audrey, not Brian, but that thread goes nowhere. This story could benefit from fine-tuning. Anna While bringing in Jeanette did give us another person to root for, in the end I’m not sure why the character was even there beyond that. As you said, it doesn’t really go anywhere. I think if you’ve got preteen or teen kids, this may be a fine family film to see as a matinee or put on your list to watch when it makes it to streaming—but there isn’t anything particularly special or “mustsee” about it. ∆ Arts Editor Glen Starkey and freelancer Anna Starkey write Split Screen. Comment at gstarkey@newtimesslo.com.

THE DINK

What’s it rated? PG-13 When? 2026 Where’s it showing? Apple TV

osh Greenbaum (Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar, Strays, Will & Harper) directs Sean Clements’ script about Dustin “The Hammer” Boyd (Jake Johnson), a former tennis prodigy trained by his domineering father, Chuck (Ed Harris, at his most taciturn). Tragically, Dustin broke his wrist in his first pro match with a young Andy Roddick, losing his opportunity at a pro career, and he now works as an instructor at his father’s tennis club, still dreaming of both professional redemption and his father’s respect.

Meanwhile, Chuck’s dealing with a segment of his club that’s lobbying for more pickleball courts, but Chuck decides to use an arcane club rule using a tennis duel to keep the pickleballers from converting more tennis courts. Want to guess if pickleball-hating Dustin will come around to the sport? He winds up being a playing partner with Candace (a radiant Mary Steenburgen), and everyone learns valuable lessons, yada-yada. It’s all lightweight fun, with a great cast including Ben Stiller, Fortune Feimster, and Chris Parnell. Aaron Chen is fun as PJ, Dustin’s sycophantic assistant. Tennis greats Andy Roddick and John McEnroe play themselves. I wouldn’t sign up for Apple TV for it, but if you already subscribe, it’s a charming little diversion. (102 min.) ∆ —Glen

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IN A PICKLE Candace (Mary Steenburgen) and Dustin (Jake Johnson) become pickleball partners, in the sports comedy The Dink, streaming on Apple TV.

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Beautiful Castillo The Damon Castillo Band strikes again

“I truly love this place, so this Friday feels like more than just another show. It feels like a chance to celebrate 30 years of Concerts in the Plaza, 30 years of memories, and a community that has given me a place to make music and call home. And naturally, the best way I know how to say thank you is with my guitar, my voice, and my kick-ass band. It’s free. Bring your people. If you’ve ever come to one of our plaza shows over the years, I’d especially love to see you there. Here’s to 30 years. See you in the plaza.” Acoustic soul and pop singer-songwriter Jamie Pennelly opens the show at 5 p.m. Her motto is to “be the sunshine.” Soulful

his summer marks the 30-year anniversary season for the Concerts in the Plaza series, but the annual event isn’t the only thing celebrating a milestone. “This one feels a little different,” Damon Castillo wrote to his fans. “Friday, Aug. 21, I’ll be back at Concerts in the Plaza in downtown San Luis Obispo. Somehow, I’ve been lucky enough to play it every single year. “You don’t really notice a tradition becoming a tradition. You just keep showing up,” he continued. “But it has me thinking about what SLO has PHOTO COURTESY OF DAMON CASTILLO meant to me. This is the town where I’ve made music, built a studio, written songs, made records, met lifelong friends, watched audiences grow up—and done a fair amount of growing up myself. “Over the years, the Plaza has been one of those places where all of those worlds come together. I can look out into the crowd and see people I’ve known for decades standing next to people seeing us for the first time. Old friends, new friends, musicians I’ve played with, people whose records I’ve worked on, kids who are suddenly not kids anymore. … Thirty years is a lot of life. And through all the changes, I still get to walk onto a stage in the middle of my hometown with some of my favorite musicians and people, make some noise for a few thousand of my neighbors, and have an THE BIG 3-0! Soulful urban rock act the Damon Castillo Band absolutely ridiculous plays Concerts in the Plaza in front of the SLO Mission on Aug. 21 … for the 30th time! amount of fun doing it.

urban rock act the Damon Castillo Band plays at 6 p.m. By the way, Castillo recently released a new single, “Lost in L.A.,” and instead of posting it to streaming platforms, it’s currently only available on damoncastillo. bandcamp.com or on the radio. Email Neal Losey at neal@kcbx.org to request it on KCBX 90.1FM or call or text (805) 903-1974 to request it on KRUSH 92.5FM. The song is dope, about a musician lost in LA trying to navigate his career: “Looking for a studio in the hills/ Record label suits hunting for fresh kills/ Streets lights strumming out a middle eight/ I’m walking a song, I’m running late/ Green light clapping, red light slapping/ Every corner there’s a turn in the plot/ Pray that the angels save me ... a parking spot.” No wonder the talented songwriter, musician, and producer decided to make SLO his home instead of slugging it out in the big city. He’s a local treasure. Come out and celebrate 30 years. “I’m very grateful,” he said. “Betty White is my spirit animal.”

country star Tucker Wetmore at Vina Robles Amphitheatre on Saturday, Aug. 22 (doors at 6:30, show at 8 p.m.; all ages; starting at $107 at ticketmaster.com). Wetmore is on an extended run of his The Brunette World Tour presented by NÜTRL Vodka Seltzer, adding 17 new dates to the massive run. “This tour has already been more than I ever imagined,” Wetmore said in press materials. “Getting to add more dates and head back out West to play some bucket-list venues is something I’m really grateful for, and I can’t wait to keep it rolling.” His fan-favorite hit “Brunette” continues to climb the country charts. William Beckmann opens the show. Two New Orleans greats—Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue and St. Paul & The Broken Bones—share the bill at Vina on Sunday, Aug. 23 (doors at 6:30, show at 8 p.m.; all ages; starting at $45 at ticketmaster. com). Trombone Shorty delivers electrifying rock, funk, and jazz sounds, and St. Paul is known for soul-stirring retro-soul and R&B. Tré Burt opens.

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Good Vibez presents slowcore act Sun Kil

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Tears and laughs

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THE NEW SHERIFF IN TOWN Nederlander Concerts presents rising country star Tucker Wetmore at Vina Robles Amphitheatre on Aug. 22.

Live Music NORTH COAST SLO COUNTY

“SHANTY-SING” AT THE MARITIME MUSEUM Join this sing along at a “Shanty-Sing” hosted by the Morro Bay Shanty Project. Learn family-friendly sea songs that are both historical and hysterical. Aug. 22, 11 a.m.-noon Free. Morro Bay Maritime Museum, 1154 Front St., Morro Bay. 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. EASTON EVERETT Enjoy guitar-woven neo-folk pop, noteworthy singing, and writing. Aug. 29, 6-8 p.m. The Clubhouse

Grill at Sea Pines, 250 Howard Ave., Los Osos, (805) 528-2333.

Morro Bay, The corner of Embarcadero and Front Street, Morro Bay.

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.

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. schoonerscayucos.com. Schooners, 171 North Ocean Ave, Cayucos.

MUSIC AT THE ROCK With conductor Keith Waibel, join the Morro Bay White Caps for a delightful concert including pops, jazz, and classical tunes on the South T-Pier. Aug. 29, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. (805) 459-9543. morrobaywhitecaps.com. Embarcadero

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. Aug. 26, 5:30-9 p.m. $49.74. my805tix.com. Morro Bay Whale Watching, 699 Embarcadero, Morro Bay. NORTH SLO COUNTY

BURLEY THISTLES Burley Thistles, and their fetching music, wily worldview, and radio-ready sound. Aug. 22, 1-4

p.m. Four Lanterns Winery, 2485 West Highway 46, Paso Robles, (805) 226-5955, fourlanternswinery.com. 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.

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EASTON EVERETT Enjoy Everett’s guitarwoven neo-folk pop, coupled with his noteworthy singing and writing. Aug. 23, 12-2 p.m. Primal House, 3330 Ramada Dr, Paso Robles, (805) 202-4700.

|2 and My 805 Tix|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.

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)

LIVE MUSIC WITH LYNDA TYMCHECK Lynda Tymcheck is a Paso Roblan and performs with Marty Townsend. She will remind you of the greats, from Patsy Cline to Miranda Lambert. Aug. 30, 2:30-5:30 p.m. (805) 237-1245. exploretock.com.

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.

McPrice Myers Wine Company, 3525 Adelaida Rd., Paso Robles. LIVE MUSIC: JOSH ROSENBLUM With musical roots in jazz, Rosenblum’s sound today is a unique blend of pop, rock, soul and blues to create original, mass appeal music. Aug. 27, 5:30-7:30 p.m. (805) 270-3327. dracaenawines.com. Dracaena Wines, 1244 Pine Street, suite 101 B, Paso Robles. NADA RASTA LIVE AT THE POUR HOUSE Join us for a night of Cali reggae and ska music with local favorites, Nada Rasta! The band doesn’t perform too often, so take advantage of seeing them while you can! Aug. 29, 8 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 LIVE MUSIC continued page 26

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On Wednesday, Aug. 26, see Latin jazz and funk act MiniNova featuring Kenny Lee Lewis of the Steve Miller Band and Scott Martin of War (7:30 to 9 p.m.). The band plays both originals and cover songs from iconic Latin and jazz artists.

The Dead, Justice, and Havoc

SLOWCORE Good Vibez presents indie folk act Sun Kil Moon in the Fremont Theater on Aug. 21. STARKEY from page 25

Moon at the Fremont Theater on Friday, Aug. 21 (doors at 7, show at 8 p.m.; all ages; $20.57 to $50.96 at prekindle.com). With words by Mark Kozelek and music by Bencze Molnar, Sun Kil Moon is touring in support of Murals, a four-song EP released in April on Caldo Verde Records. Get your laughs on when comedy duo Concrete & Jerry Garcia bring their That’s Not Me Comedy Tour to the Fremont on Saturday, Aug. 22 (doors at 6, show at 8 p.m.; 18-and-older; $50.96 to $96.79 at prekindle.com).

Rock on

Good Medicine presents hard blues rockers Rusted Stone at Club Car Bar on Saturday, Aug. 22 (8 p.m.; all ages; free). The band includes Shawn Logan (guitar and vocals), Chad Nichol (drums), and Brian Hatter (bass), and they rock hard, baby. This original rock act formed in 2009 and has released three albums—Never Gonna Quit (2011), American Sin (2018), and Welcome to LIVE MUSIC from page 25

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. SOLEFFECT AT CALIFORNIA COAST BEER Kick off your weekend with an afternoon of great beer and live music with Sōleffect at California Coast Beer Company. Aug. 21, 6-9 p.m. California Coast Beer Company, 1346 Railroad St., Paso Robles, calcoastbeer.com/. STEPHEN STYLES LIVE AT THE POUR HOUSE IN PASO ROBLES Join for an evening with rising country star Stephen Styles as he brings his show to the Pour House this August! Aug. 22, 7:30-10:30 p.m. $17.91. my805tix.com. The Pour House, 525 Pine St., Paso Robles. TALIE & THE TROUBLEMAKERS LIVE AT THE POUR HOUSE Talie & The Troublemakers, aka TNT, are back this August for another high-energy dance party at the Pour House! This band plays a variety of pop hits from as early as the ‘70s along with today’s top 40 tunes. Aug. 28, 7-10 p.m. $12.56. my805tix.com. The Pour House, 525 Pine St., Paso Robles. ULTRA LIVE AT THE POUR HOUSE Ultra is one of the hottest bands on the Central Coast playing a ton of banger alt-pop-

EDGY Good Medicine presents hard blues rockers Rusted Stone at Club Car Bar on Aug. 22.

the Show (2022)—and over the years has opened for everyone from Slaughter to Lita Ford to Blue Oyster Cult.

Across the pond

Gritty, swampy, roots and blues rockers Wille and the Bandits play The Siren on Friday, Aug. 21 (7:30 p.m.; 21-and-older; $13.17 at tixr.com). This British band hails from Cornwall, and “their music carries the spirit of a place that feels almost like the Deep South of the U.K.—miles from cities, shaped by wild coastlines, Atlantic weather, and a culture where individuality is survival,” their bio explained. “It’s a landscape that breeds grit, independence, and soul—and you can hear that in every note they play.” Check out their YouTube video for “Trouble round the bend” to get their vibe. West Virginia singer-songwriter Erik Vincent Huey opens. Alt-country act IV and the Strange Band plays on Sunday, Aug. 23 (7 p.m.; 21-andolder; $23.77 at tixr.com). It’s fronted by Coleman Williams, aka Hank Williams

rock tunes with one hit after another that will keep you on the dance floor all night! Aug. 21, 7-10 p.m. $12.56. my805tix. com. The Pour House, 525 Pine St., Paso Robles. SAN LUIS OBISPO

THE PAT KELLEY TRIO AT JAZZ VESPERS Masterful jazz guitarist Pat Kelley leads trio with Dylan Johnson and Darrell Voss in concert in a sweet acoustic space. Reception to follow. Aug. 23, 4-5:15 p.m. Free. (805) 543-5451. fpcslo.org. First Presbyterian Church of San Luis Obispo, 981 Marsh St., San Luis Obispo. ROCKIN’ THE RANCH: NEIGHBORHOOD KATZ Aug. 23, 1-4 p.m. $7.20. my805tix. com. Filipponi Ranch, 1850 Calle Joaquin, San Luis Obispo. ROCKIN’ THE RANCH: SPANKY PAUL BAND Aug. 30, 1-4 p.m. $7.20. my805tix. com. Filipponi Ranch, 1850 Calle Joaquin, San Luis Obispo. SALTWOUND AND CULTIST LIVE Aug. 22, 5 p.m. $17.91. my805tix.com. Humdinger Brewing (SLO), 855 Capitolio Way, suite 1, San Luis Obispo, (805) 781-9974. SAXOPHONE SUMMIT: CELEBRATING CHARLIE PARKER Join us for the inaugural concert of the Central Coast Saxophone Coalition, celebrating Charlie Parker’s 106th birthday! Aug. 29, 7:30 p.m. $10-$40. (805) 546-3198. Harold J. Miossi CPAC at Cuesta College, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo.

SHARE THE CARE: A BENEFIT FOR 805UNDOCUFUND Join for an evening of live music, connection, and giving back as The Bomb Cyclone Unit and SLO Brew present a benefit concert supporting 805 UndocuFund, an organization dedicated to providing critical assistance to undocumented individuals and families throughout the Central Coast. Aug. 23, 5-9 p.m. $17.91. my805tix.com. SLO Brew Rock, 855 Aerovista Place, San Luis Obispo, (805) 543-1843. SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY

BLONDE AMBITION: THE MADONNA TRIBUTE Don’t miss Blonde Ambition: The Madonna Tribute at the Stone Soup Music Festival & Street Fair in Grover Beach. Aug. 29, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Free. (805) 489-9444. clarkcenter.org/. Ramona Garden Park, 933 W. Ramona Ave., Grover Beach. EASTON EVERETT Hear Easton Everett live! Aug. 26, 3-5 p.m. Mulligans Bar and Grill, 6460 Ana Bay Road, Avila Beach, (805) 595-4000. KARAOKE EVERY WEDNESDAY A weekly event with barbecue offerings and more. Wednesdays, 4-8 p.m. Rancho Nipomo BBQ, 108 Cuyama Ln., Nipomo, (805) 925-3500. |2, 3 and My 805 Tix|THE LOUNGE AT BESO An upscale after-hours nightclub experience. With limited capacity and a dress code. For ages 21 and over. Fridays, 10 p.m. my805tix.com. Beso Cocina, 1050 Willow Road, Nipomo.

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SLO Brew Live at Rod & Hammer Rock has three worthy shows this week starting with SoCal Grateful Dead tribute band Wall of Sound on Saturday, Aug. 22 (doors at 7 p.m.; all ages; $20.79 at ticketweb.com). They’re “known for re-creating the energy, improvisation, and expansive sound of the Dead’s live performances, with a particular focus on the band’s larger, high-powered 1980s era,” their bio explained. Share the Care, a fundraiser for nonprofit 805 Undocufund, is on Sunday, Aug. 23, featuring music by the DJ collective the Vinylistics, soul and funk act Dante Marsh and The Vibe Setters, beergrass band The Mother Corn Shuckers, and the Bomb Cyclone Unit (doors at 5 p.m.; all ages; $17.91 presale at my805tix.com or $20 at the door). “Share the Care is more than a concert—

the 4th. He’s the great-grandson of Hank Williams and son of Hank the 3rd. “Despite his heritage, Williams spent his 20s as a literature teacher before fully embracing his own musical path,” his bio STARKEY continued page 28 explains. “He’s determined to ‘earn’ his place in country music PHOTO COURTESY OF WILLE AND THE BANDITS through personal storytelling rather than relying solely on his famous last name.” Clownvis Presley opens. The Siren also has some free ones this week. Good-time classic rock, funk, and blues act Down the Road plays on Saturday, Aug. 22 (2 to 5 p.m.), followed later that night by country rock cover act BRITISH SWAMP BLUES The Siren hosts U.K. act Wille and the Whiskey Scars (7:30 Bandits on Aug. 21. to 10:30 p.m.). NIPOMO CONCERTS IN THE PARK Celebrate summer at Nipomo’s free Concerts in the Park series, with live bands, local food, dancing, and unforgettable evenings with friends, family, and neighbors every week. Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30 p.m. through Aug. 26 Free. (805) 929-5437. nipomorecreation.com/. Nipomo Regional Park, 255 Pomeroy Road, Nipomo. STONE SOUP MUSIC FESTIVAL & STREET FAIR Enjoy music, food, booths, and more at the Stone Soup Music Festival & Street Fair, a Grover Beach tradition! Aug. 29, 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m. and Aug. 30, 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. (805) 489-9444. clarkcenter.org/. Ramona Garden Park, 933 W. Ramona Ave., Grover Beach.

MUSIC AT ROSCOE’S KITCHEN Live DJ and karaoke every Friday and Saturday night. Featured acts include Soul Fyah Band, DJ Nasty, DJ Jovas, and more. Fridays, Saturdays, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Roscoe’s Kitchen, 229 Town Center E, Santa Maria, (805) 623-8866.

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SUNDAY NIGHT FUN End the weekend with some good vibes. Music by DJ Van Gloryious. Sundays, 8 p.m.-midnight Roscoe’s Kitchen, 229 Town Center E, Santa Maria, (805) 623-8866. TEXAS VOODOO: TRIBUTE TO STEVIE RAY VAUGHN AND JIMI HENDRIX For one night only see the incredible Texas Voodoo, a tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughn and Jimi Hendrix live at the Stockyard! Aug. 29, 1 p.m. $23.27. my805tix.com. The Stockyard, 241 S Broadway St, Orcutt.

HAPPY HOUR MUSIC SERIES Enjoy live music at the winery most Friday evenings. Check site for concert schedule. Fridays presquilewine.com. Presqu’ile Winery, 5391 Presqu’ile Dr., Santa Maria, (805) 937-8110. LADIES NIGHT OUT Music by DJ Van Gloryious and DJ Panda. Features delicious daiquiri specials. Thursdays, 8 p.m.-midnight Roscoe’s Kitchen, 229 Town Center E, Santa Maria, (805) 623-8866. LIVE MUSIC AT STELLER’S CELLAR Various local musicians rotate each Friday. Fridays, 6-8:30 p.m. Free. Steller’s Cellar, 400 E. Clark Ave., Orcutt, (805) 6235129, stellerscellar.com.

MUSIC LESSONS AT COELHO ACADEMY Learn to play piano, drums, guitar, base, ukulele, or violin, or take vocal lessons. ongoing (805) 925-0464. coelhomusic. com/Lessons/lessons.html. Coelho Academy of Music, 325 E. Betteravia Rd., Santa Maria. OLD TIME GOSPEL SING-ALONG All are welcome. Call for more details. Last Saturday of every month, 5-6 p.m. (805) 478-6198. Roscoe’s Kitchen, 229 Town Center E, Santa Maria.

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118 W Ocean Ave., Lompoc, (805) 8190723, coldcoastbrewing.com. YOUTH OPEN MIC NIGHT A fun, welcoming environment for first time performers and an opportunity for kids and teens to showcase their talent. Prizes awarded every month for Outstanding Performer. Last Friday of every month, 6-8 p.m. certainsparks.com/. Certain Sparks Music, 107 S. H St., Lompoc. SANTA YNEZ VALLEY

THE CAVERNS PRESENT: LED ZEPPELIN II Experience the raw power of Led Zeppelin II performed live from start to finish by The Caverns’. Aug. 29, 7:30-10 p.m. $40. (805) 686-1789. solvangtheaterfest.org. Solvang Festival Theater, 420 2nd St., Solvang. LIVE MUSIC SUNDAYS Sundays, 2-6 p.m. Brick Barn Wine Estate, 795 W. Hwy 246, Buellton, (805) 686-1208, brickbarnwineestate.com. SUMMER CONCERT SERIES AT REFUGIO RANCH VINEYARDS TASTING The Refugio Ranch Tasting Room features live music every weekend this summer. Join us to enjoy the atmosphere and our seasonal summer menu. Through Aug. 30 (805) 697-5289. refugioranch.com/events. Refugio Ranch Tasting Room, 2990 Grand Ave., Los Olivos. WINE DOWN WEDNESDAYS Wednesdays, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Brick Barn Wine Estate, 795 W. Hwy 246, Buellton, (805) 686-1208, brickbarnwineestate.com. ∆

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Every ticket purchased helps support this important cause while bringing our community together through the power of live music.” Finally, Rod & Hammer presents pioneering Zambian psyche rock act W.I.T.C.H. (We Intend To Cause Havoc) on Wednesday, Aug. 26 (doors at 7 p.m.; all ages; $34.42 at ticketweb.com). They’re one of the early defining acts of Zamrock, a fusion of Western rock and R&B with traditional African sounds. When Zambia gained its independence in 1964 and established its own national WE INTEND TO CAUSE HAVOC SLO Brew Live presents pioneering Zambian psyche rock act W.I.T.C.H. at Rod & character, its musicians began Hammer Rock on Aug. 26. embracing outside sounds, and in the ’70s, W.I.T.C.H. STARKEY from page 26 was at the forefront. Omar Velasco opens the show. it’s a community coming together to make a difference,” the venue announced. “Join us for an evening of live music, connection, Jazz Vespers is back and giving back as The Bomb Cyclone The Jazz Vespers Concert Series returns to Unit and SLO Brew present a benefit SLO’s First Presbyterian Church with the Pat concert supporting 805 UndocuFund, an Kelley Trio on Sunday, Aug. 23 (4 p.m.; all organization dedicated to providing critical ages; free but donations welcomed). assistance to undocumented individuals “Guitarist Pat Kelley enjoyed a successful career in Los Angeles as a studio and touring and families throughout the Central Coast.

musician, recording artist, and educator,” organizers explained. “He’s recorded and toured with George Benson, Natalie Cole, Dave Brubeck, Burt Bacharach, Ronnie & Hubert Laws, and David Benoit among many others and was on the USC Thornton School of Music faculty for decades.” He’ll be accompanied by Dylan Johnson (bass) and Darrell Voss (drums).

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Transitions-Mental Health Association’s downtown SLO Growing Grounds nursery shop (956 Chorro St.) will again transform into a concert venue when Emily Laliotis plays the Roots & Rhythm series on Wednesday, Aug. 26, hosted by Ynana Rose (6:30 to 8:30 p.m.; all ages; free but donations are encouraged). Expect “an intimate evening of live local music and lush greenery … with stories and songs by alt-Americana artist Emily Laliotis,” organizers announced. “Additional opportunities to learn about the mental health resources [are] offered by Transitions-Mental Health Association. Bring your own food and beverage.”

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izza in Atascadero comes with housemade mozzarella if you hit the right spot. That would be Lebber’s on Traffic Way, which is coming up on its first turn around the sun on Oct. 1. While that may be its first anniversary in downtown A-Town, Lebber’s has been a part of North County’s cuisine scene since 2021, when it started pulling pizzas out of the oven next to Hubba Wines in Tin City, squeezing succulent mozzarella, dipping savory-sweet ricotta, and shredding stracciatella. All of those handmade house cheeses make their way onto Lebber’s pizzas alongside farm-fresh local ingredients that are subject to change, just the way Caleb Salisbury likes it. “Three-quarters of the menu fluctuates, a quarter is probably more permanent. It’s very seasonal right now,” Salisbury said. “We are as local as we can possibly be.” During the COVID-19 pandemic, Salisbury made some life changes that eventually led to Lebber’s. The restaurant his family had owned in La Habra for 41 years—The Cat and the Custard Cup—closed for good, so Salisbury headed to Paso Robles to help out with the wine harvest at Denner Vineyards. Prior to that pandemic-instigated closure, Salisbury had the opportunity to run the kitchen for a couple of years after souscheffing for his father. Focused on fine dining at the family restaurant, which he described as “butter with a good backbone” (Frenchinfluenced California cuisine), Salisbury was used to working with fresh produce. “Being from LA and seeing all the farm names and then moving up here and realizing that all of those farms are pretty much on the Central Coast,” Salisbury said. “It’s kind of crazy, there’s so many farms here.” Lebber’s has developed relationships with those farmers and other local purveyors,

ALWAYS CHANGIN’ The menu at Lebber’s is seasonal, chef/owner Caleb Salisbury said, changing to synch up with whatever local farmers are harvesting.

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Lebber’s is open Wednesday through Saturday at 5934 Traffic Way in Atascadero. Enjoy wine and snacks from 2 to 4 p.m. The pizza kitchen is open from 4 to 8:30 p.m. Visit lebberspizza.com for a sneak peek at what’s cooking.

including fishermen. Links to places like Munak Ranch in Paso show up on Salisbury’s menu. Made up of pizza, small plates, and salads, the rotating dishes reflect local products, his fine-dining background, and a lot of playfulness. Munak melon and fennel come with sumac pistachios. Munak sun gold tomatoes top the Sunshine pizza alongside housemade mozzarella, garlic, Parmesan, basil, and extra virgin olive oil. “We’re trying to go for very approachable but still elevated food in a casual environment,” he said. “A little more freedom and not so much seriousness that comes with fine dining.” With pizza, you can’t be too uptight, Salisbury said. And alongside the pies, he tries to include bright flavors with the small plates while keeping things simple and fun. The barramundi crudo comes with calamansi (a small, very sour citrus fruit from the Philippines) aguachile, satsuma plum (a Japanese blood plum), Meyer lemon kosho (a Japanese fermented paste), and lime leaf. The Cheezer—aka cheese pizza—is topped with tomato sauce, house mozzarella, garlic, Parmesan, caciocavallo (a Southern Italian cheese), and Sicilian oregano. During the Denner harvest, he met his now-wife, Kacee Fox, who works at Saxum Vineyards. “I had about a month left of harvest when we met, and we built a pretty strong relationship in a month, strong enough for me to stay,” Salisbury said. Fox now makes Lebber’s house wines under her Arza label, thanks to a little encouragement from the winemaker/owner at Saxum. Those include a lighter, high acid chardonnay from the coast; a grenachedominant red blend; and an Avila rosé. “That was super fun to get pushed into that, and it’s been really cool to see it selling,” Salisbury said. Fox continues to work full time at Saxum and give her all to Lebber’s, something that Salisbury said they’re trying to find a better balance with. But the duo has given their all to this whole pizza and plates thing since Lebber’s popped up at Hubba’s with a butcher paper menu and a portable pizza oven using a derivative of Salisbury’s childhood nickname (Leb) as the business name. “It was a really beneficial, cost-effective way to start out,” Salisbury said with a laugh. “It was kind of an accident, but it’s been working out very well.” For three years, Lebber’s was able to build a pretty loyal customer base, he said, and those eaters followed them to Atascadero. It meant that the brick-and-mortar restaurant was busy right out the gate.

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PIZZA PIZZA Lebber’s dishes up simple, fun pizzas like the Peeper-Roni, which comes with housemade mozzarella, pepperoni, caciocavallo, garlic, vinegar-charred onion, Calabrian chili, and basil.

KEEP IT SIMPLE On Oct. 1, Lebber’s celebrates one year of rotating pizzas and small plates in Atascadero.

While Lebber’s doesn’t have daily specials, The customer base has been consistent and the menu changes often enough that it’s not kept things busy, he said, making it a little difficult to insert a fresh harder to dial in the things dish into what’s cooking. that might need some “We have a small tweaking. menu so if we want to do “I guess I know there’s still work to be done around something different, we just Send tidbits on everything this spot,” Salisbury said. put something on and take food and drink to “The restaurant’s been something off,” he said. bites@newtimesslo.com. plenty busy, and we’re still Keep up with menu playing catch up.” changes @lebberspizza on Menu items that started at Hubba’s still Instagram, where the food is fun and the grace Lebber’s tables, and he often brings posts are a vibe. ∆ popular seasonal dishes back into the rotation. The tomatoes and potatoes with aji Editor Camillia Lanham is ready to eat all whipped feta, pickled red onion, and basil is a the things on Lebber’s menu. Reach her at frequent flyer. clanham@newtimesslo.com.

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FILE NO. 2026-1509 Date: August 14, 2026 Senior Discounts, Veterans Discount, (07/01/2026) /s/ Marisa Salazar, Deputy Clerk Free Estimates, Emergency Service New Filing August 20, 27, September 3, & 10, The following person is doing 2026 business as DAILEY HOME MAINNow Offering Landscape Clean-Up, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS TENANCE, 3700 Ardilla Rd., AtasMaintenance & Hauling cadero, CA 93422. San Luis ObisNAME STATEMENT po County. Daniel Adam Dailey FILE NO. 2026-1636 (5555 Robles Ave., Atascadero, (01/01/2013) CA 93422). This business is conNew Filing License #977139 The following person is doing busi- ducted by An Individual /PLDaniel E RKET ACwas statement ness as FOOTHILL FARRIER SER- Adam Dailey. ThisMA VICE, 1235 N Dana Foothill Rd., Ni- filed with the County Clerk of pomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo on 07-13-2026. I D County. Garett James Dana (1235 hereby certify that this copy is a HELP WANTE Wanted o Pr N Dana Foothill Rd., Nipomo, CA correct copy of the statement on ing s g Sale is expand Advert isin newspaper 93444). This business is conducty dia OOinDmy office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, nit Me mu m es FIREWfile Tim ier co w em Ne pr e ’s th ed by An Individual / Garett James County ria ned by ewoodA. Schultz,94Deputy. Sun is nta Ma The Sun, Sa rtment. The Sun is ow w Times in SLO. The Red Oak FirClerk, -62 ed Dana. This statement was filed with on as ing ut Ne Se pa ice. (805)610 Exp. 07-13-2031. paper contrib pr r r y te fo nit ll sis its sales de mu Ca the County Clerk of San Luis Obisits m includes Maria co rthern ies available. Group which e member of the Santa inment coverage for no ted me delivI er po on 07-31-2026. hereby certify August 6, 13, 20, & 27, 2026 So iva that this copy is a correct copy of a proud, activ local news, and enterta energetic and self-mot The ive of FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the statement on file in my office. comprehens County. We are seeking rtising sales. As part BU Y all a sm ve a ar ad rb joy in Ba en a er , WANA.TED TONAME (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, re try Sant STATEMENT king for a ca exciting indus rt of a QUE GUNS TI Schultz, Deputy. Exp. 07-31-2031. AN R individuals loo can build a career in an vironment and be a pa e full FO wls. Private FILE ian NO.bo 2026-1538 CASH u en August 13, 20, 27, & September Sun team, yo here, a wonderful work r communit y. These ar relist, stone ind MARKETPLACE @ gmail.com d ou dels. Old we or higga1956(N/A) sp an in mo mo se 8 ce at en en e 89 3, 2026 lic fic fer e-1 of 3 r’s Pr t makes a dif a valid drive etitive compen05)610 -090 New Filing collector. (8 company tha Applicants must have eferred. Comp s. luded. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The following person is doing busitime position e. Sales experience pr and health benefits inc m WANTED TO BUY bil e .co NAME STATEMENT able automo your sales experienc crucker@ newtimesslo ness as BLAST 825 TAPROOM, on to FILE NO. 2026-1377 sation base ver let ter and resume CENTRAL COAST KITCHEN & CASH FOR ANTIQUE GUNS co (N/A) Please send DISTILLERY, 106 E Branch Street, Pre-1898 models and stone Indian bowls. Private colNew Filing Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San lector. (805) 610-0903 or higga1956@gmail.com D TE N A W S Luis Obispo County. Atascadero The following person is doing B ! JO work g for more business as MINUTEMAN PRESS, Taps LLC (241 S Broadway St., in ok lo is 08 ing -43 en 69 rd )3 Ga 05 8831 Palomar Ave., Atascadero, s Ste 101, Orcutt, CA 93455). Reye ll Julio (8 perience. Ca CA 93422. San Luis Obispo This business is conducted by A 30 years ex County. Echo6 Business Solutions CA Limited Liability Company / LLC (1401 21st St. Ste R, Sacra- Atascadero Taps LLC, Phuong T mento, CA 95811). This business Tu, CFO. This statement was filed MARKETPLACE is conducted by A CA Limited Liwith the County Clerk of San Luis ability Company / Echo6 Business Solutions LLC, Sammy Villarreal, Obispo on 07-17-2026. I hereby NOTICE OF RIGHT TO CLAIM EXCESS PROCEEDS FROM THE Managing Member. This statement certify that this copy is a correct HAULING & CLEAN-UP SALE OF TAX DEFAULTED PROPERTY (PARTIES OF INTEREST) was filed with the County Clerk of copy of the statement on file in my Excess proceeds have resulted from the May 27, 2026, sale of tax San Luis Obispo on 06-26-2026. office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County JT’s Hauling defaulted properties listed in this notice. Parties of interest, as I hereby certify that this copy is a Clerk, M. Maltby, Deputy. Exp. 07Trees, Debris, Garage Clean Up, Moving and Redefined by California Revenue and Taxation Code section 4675, are correct copy of the statement on 17-2031. cycling. Call Jon 805-440-4207 entitled to claim the excess proceeds. The Tax Collector has been file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, August 6, 13, 20, & 27, 2026 unable to obtain a valid mailing address for the Parties of Interest County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. listed below. Exp. 06-26-2031. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS August 6, 13, 20, & 27, 2026 All claims must be in writing and must contain sufficient information NAME STATEMENT and proof to establish a claimant’s right to all or any part of the FILE NO. 2026-1547 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS excess proceeds. Claims filed with the county more than one year (N/A) NAME STATEMENT after recordation of the tax collector’s deed to the purchaser on June New Filing 4, 2026, cannot be considered. FILE NO. 2026-1390 The following person is doing busi(N/A) Claim forms and information regarding filing procedures may be ness as CENTRAL COAST LENS, New Filing obtained at the San Luis Obispo County Tax Collector’s Office, 1055 Monterey St., Rm. D290, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408, or by calling (805) The following person is doing busi- 190 Cyclone Street, Nipomo, CA 781-5836 between 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. ness as SLO SQUEEZE, 865 Chata 93444. San Luis Obispo County. St., Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Avery Kate Edwards (190 Cyclone Assessor’s Property Parties of Amount of Obispo County. Ashley Danielle Street, Nipomo, CA 93444). This Parcel No. Address Interest Exess Proceeds Baugh, Nicole Renee Baugh (865 business is conducted by An In083,191,053 Chualar TI, Future Estates Land Chata St., Nipomo, CA 93444). This dividual / Avery Kate Edwards. California Valley Holdings LLC $581.21 business is conducted by A Married This statement was filed with the 083,331,045 Corcoran Rd. Land of Freedom Couple / Ashley Danielle Baugh. County Clerk of San Luis Obispo California Valley LLC $200.31 This statement was filed with the on 07-20-2026. I hereby certify 083,361,033 CAL VLY U 24 Roquero Lourdes LT 185 Tre Etal $1,539.06 County Clerk of San Luis Obispo that this copy is a correct copy of 083,391,022 Choctaw Trail, Yang Chang on 06-29-2026. I hereby certify California Valley $2,281.95 that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, I certify under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed at San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo County, California, on August 20, 2026. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. A. Schultz, Deputy. Exp. 07-202031. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 06-29-2031. /s/ James W. Hamilton, CPA, San Luis Obispo County Tax Collector July 30, August 6,13, & 20, 2026 August 6, 13, 20, & 27, 2026 Published in the New Times on August 20, August 27, and September 3, 2026 Or call (805)

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FILE NO. 2026-1561 (01/01/2025) New Filing The following person is doing business as PACIFICO MOBILE HOME PARK, 1477 Grand Ave., Grover Beach, CA 93433. San Luis Obispo County. Pacifico Del Amo MHP 101, LLC (6653 Embarcadero Dr., Suite C, Stockton, CA 95219). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company / Pacifico Del Amo MHP 101, LLC, Esther Ubaldi - Hanging 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. August 6, 13, 20, & 27, 2026

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FILE NO. 2026-1597 (05/27/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as P&C PLASTERING INC., 2210 Idyllwild Place, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. P&C Plastering Incorporated (2210 Idyllwild Place, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation / P&C Plastering Incorporated, Anna Maria Curzi, Secretary. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-28-2026. 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. 07-28-2031. August 6, 13, 20, & 27, 2026

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(06/08/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as MAIN STREET SMALL ANIMAL HOSPITAL, 80 South Main Street, Templeton, CA 93465. San Luis Obispo County. United Veterinary Care CA, Inc. (4360 Northlake Boulevard, Suite 210, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410). This business is conducted by A DE Corporation / United Veterinary Care CA, Inc., Joseph Garcia, CEO. 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. August 20, 27, September 3, & 10, 2026

FILE NO. 2026-1599 (02/15/1981) New Filing The following person is doing business as SHORELINE INN… ON THE BEACH, 1 North Ocean Ave., Cayucos, CA 93430. San Luis Obispo County. Shoreline Inn, Inc. (1 North Ocean Ave., Cayucos, CA 93430). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation / Shoreline Inn, Inc., Laila Fiege-Kollmann, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-28-2026. 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. 07-28-2031. August 6, 13, 20, & 27, 2026

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FILE NO. 2026-1569 (02/19/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as LEGACY CUSTOM CONSTRUCTION, 1189 Pacific Pointe Way, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Legacy Custom Construction LLC (1189 Pacific Pointe Way, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company / Legacy Custom Construction LLC, Griffin Brooks, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 0721-2026. 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. 07-21-2031. July 30, August 6,13, & 20, 2026

FILE NO. 2026-1606 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as TURNER’S OUTDOORSMAN, 1319 Spring Street, Suite 102, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County..san ww Turner’s Operations Inc. w(1336 Alder Ave., Rialto, CA 92376). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation / Turner’s Operations Inc., Michelle Bellaver, CFO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-29-2026. 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. 07-29-2031. August 6, 13, 20, & 27, 2026

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1573 (07/21/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as COAST STRONG EXTERIORS, 278 Pinecrest Pl, Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Troia Enterprises LLC (110 South Mary Avenue, Ste 2 #212). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company / Troia Enterprises LLC, Adam Troia, Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-22-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Matlby, Deputy. Exp. 07-22-2031. July 30, August 6,13, & 20, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1609 (10/05/1999) New Filing The following person is doing business as BARCELLOS CONSTRUCTION, 142 Pearwood Ave., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Matthew Norman Barcellos (142 Pearwood Ave., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by An Individual / Matthew Norman Barcellos. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-29-2026. 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. 07-29-2031. August 6, 13, 20, & 27, 2026

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FILE NO. 2026-1610 (07/29/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as ALL ONE FAMILY YOGA, 2240 Emerald Circle, Morro Bay, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County. Jill Falcone (2240 Emerald Circle, Morro Bay, CA 93442). This business is conducted by An Individual / Jill Falcone. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-29-2026. 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. 07-29-2031. August 6, 13, 20, & 27, 2026

FILE NO. 2026-1627 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as TRIPPIN’ ON THE COAST, 1053 Trail View Place, Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Denai Antoinette La Luz, William Miguel La Luz (1053 Trail View Place, Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by A Married Couple / Denai Antoinette La Luz. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-30-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Paredes, Deputy. Exp. 07-30-2031. August 6, 13, 20, & 27, 2026

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FILE NO. 2026-1615 (01/01/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as CROSBY COMPANY, 1457 Marsh St. Ste 100, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. David James Crosby (1457 Marsh St. Ste 100, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by An Individual / David James Crosby. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-29-2026. 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. 07-29-2031. August 6, 13, 20, & 27, 2026

FILE NO. 2026-1628 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as COASTAL STANDARD PROPERTIES, 630 Quintana Road #156, Morro Bay, CA 93443. San Luis Obispo County. Leah Cowley (PO Box 37, Morro Bay, CA 93443). This business is conducted by An Individual / Leah Cowley. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-30-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 0730-2031. August 13, 20, 27, & September 3, 2026

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FILE NO. 2026-1630 (07/31/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as SHIFTING STRIDES, 784 High St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Hannah Wright (PO Box 3131, San Luis Obispo, CA 93403). This business is conducted by An Individual / Hannah Wright. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-31-2026. 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. 07-31-2031. August 6, 13, 20, & 27, 2026

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FILE NO. 2026-1635 (01/01/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as THISTLE BRAND MEDIA, 1235 N Dana Foothill Rd., Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Jenna Rae Dana (1235 N Dana Foothill Rd., Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by An Individual / Jenna Rae Dana. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-31-2026. 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. 07-312031. August 13, 20, 27, & September 3, 2026

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FILE NO. 2026-1637 (09/25/2025) New Filing The following person is doing business as COASTAL MYO, 1428 Phillips Lane, Suite 101, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Central Coast Wellness Solutions LLC (1428 Phillips Lane, Suite 101, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company / Central Coast Wellness Solutions LLC, Theresa M Pena, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-31-2026. 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. 07-31-2031. August 6, 13, 20, & 27, 2026

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FILE NO. 2026-1641 (07/31/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as CENTRAL COAST DIRECTORY, 911 Citrus Ct., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County. Flowstate Systems, LLC (2108 N St., Ste N, Sacramento, CA 95816). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company / Flowstate Systems, LLC, Cory Williams, Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-31-2026. 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. 07-31-2031. August 6, 13, 20, & 27, 2026

CITY OF GROVER BEACH STATE OF CALIFORNIA NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed bids will be received by the City Clerk of the City of Grover Beach (“City”) at the City Clerk’s Office at 154 South 8th Street, Grover Beach, CA 93433 until 2:00 p.m. on the clock designated by the Owner or its representative as the bid clock, on September 3, 2026. No bid will be accepted by the Owner after this time. Facsimile (FAX) copies of the bid will not be accepted. Promptly thereafter, all bids that have been duly received will be publicly opened and read aloud for furnishing to said City all labor, materials, equipment, transportation, services and supplies necessary to construct and complete the construction of the:

MEASURE K-14 STREET REHABILITATION AND REPAIR PROJECT, CIP 2295-19 General Work Description: In general, the Base Bid Work shall be pavement rehabilitation of approximately 28 blocks, including and not necessarily limited to project management and controls activities, mobilization activities, public notification and interaction activities, construction surveying and staking, traffic control, water pollution control practices, pre- and post-construction survey monument protection and establishment, adjustment of pavement surface features (water utility boxes and valves, sewer manholes, storm drain manholes, and survey monument wells), clearing and grubbing of debris (plant, soil, abandoned landscape features, etc.) within the Work limits, landscaping and irrigation repair, resetting of mailboxes, resetting of sign posts, tree trimming, earthwork cutting and backfilling, removal of existing asphalt, roadway preparation, hot mix asphalt repaving street surface and conform areas, hot mix asphalt dike installation, concrete curb and gutter, concrete cross-gutter, concrete sidewalks, accessibility improvements, signage and installation of pavement striping and markings. The estimated opinion of probable construction cost for this Base Bid Work is approximately $3,100,000. Conditions of Submitting a Bid: Bids are required for the entire Work described herein. The Contractor shall possess a Class A license at the time this Contract is awarded through Contract acceptance and all applicable warranty periods. The Contractor and all subcontractors will be required to obtain a City Business Tax Certificate by the time the Contract is awarded. This Contract is subject to state contract nondiscrimination and compliance requirements pursuant to Government Code, Section 12990. The successful bidder will be allowed to substitute securities or establish an escrow in lieu of retainage, pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 22300, and as described in the Agreement Between Owner and Contractor and General Conditions. Notice to Bidders, Plans, Special Provisions, and Proposal Forms may be inspected at the Public Works Office in Grover Beach, California, and copies of said documents may be obtained on the City’s website at https://www.grover.org/Bids.aspx. No bid will be received unless it is made on a Proposal Form furnished by the City. Bids received via FAX will not be considered. Each bid shall be accompanied by cash, certified or cashier’s check, or bidder’s bond for not less than ten percent (10%) of the amount of the base bid, made payable to the City. The City reserves the right to add or deduct any of the additive or deductive items after the lowest responsible and responsive bidder is determined. The lowest bid shall be determined on the total of the bid prices on the base bid. Pursuant to Section 1773 of the Labor Code, the general prevailing wage rates in the county, or counties, in which the work is to be done have been determined by the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations. These wages are set forth in the General Prevailing Wage Rates for this project available from the California Department of Industrial Relations’ Internet web site at http://www. dir.ca.gov/OPRL/PWD/. Future effective general prevailing wage rates, which have been predetermined and are on file with the California Department of Industrial Relations are referenced but not printed in the general prevailing wage rates. By submitting a bid, the contractor confirms that they have conducted a site visit and that any questions or clarifications regarding the bid documents have been submitted in writing to the city.

This project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations. For all projects over TwentyFive Thousand Dollars ($25,000), a contractor or subcontractor shall not be qualified to submit a bid or to be listed in a bid proposal subject to the requirements of Public Contract Code section 4104 unless currently registered and qualified under Labor Code section 1725.5 to perform public work as defined by Division 2, Part 7, Chapter 1 (§§1720 et seq.) of the Labor Code. For all projects over Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000), a contractor or subcontractor shall not be qualified to enter into, or engage in the performance of, any contract of public work (as defined by Division 2, Part 7, Chapter 1 (§§1720 et seq.) of the Labor Code) unless currently registered and qualified under Labor Code section 1725.5 to perform public work and proof of registration is provided. Notice is also hereby given that any or all bidders may be required to furnish a sworn statement of their financial responsibility, technical ability and experience before award is made to any particular bidder. The Contract Time shall be one hundred and thirty (130) working days, and liquidated damages for delay shall accrue. Bidders shall contact the City’s Department of Public Works office at publicworks@groverbeach.org the day prior to bid opening to obtain any bidding addenda information. Submittal of a signed bid shall be evidence that the Bidder has obtained this information and that the bid is based on any changes contained therein. Submittal of Bidder’s Inquiries: Inquiries or questions based on alleged patent ambiguity of the plans, specifications or estimate must be communicated as a bidder inquiry prior to bid opening. Pursuant to the Contract Documents, the successful bidder will be required to furnish a Payment (Labor and Material) Bond in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Sum, and a Faithful Performance Bond in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Sum. Bidder’s inquiries shall be submitted in writing via e-mail to the City of Grover Beach, Public Works Department, at publicworks@ groverbeach.org. The cutoff time that the City will accept bidder’s inquiries is 5:00 p.m. on the fifth City business day prior to the bid opening date. The City will respond to bidder’s inquires via bidding addenda. Any such inquiries, submitted after the cutoff time of receiving bidder’s inquiries, will not be treated as a bid protest. Bid Submittal Instructions: On the outside of the bid envelope the Bidder shall indicate the following: Name and Address of Bidder Name of project on which bid is submitted Date and time of bid opening The right is reserved by the City to reject any or all bids and to evaluate the bids submitted. The City further reserves the right to waive any informalities or minor irregularities in the bid. No bidder may withdraw his bid for a period of sixty (60) working days after the date set for the opening thereof. Dated this 13th day of August, 2026, at the City of Grover Beach, California. City of Grover Beach STATE OF CALIFORNIA Jeff Lee, P.E. Public Works Director/City Engineer Notice to be published twice in a newspaper of general circulation printed and published in the City, with the first publication at least ten days before the bid deadline, and with the second publication at least five days later; or if no such newspaper, then posted in at least three public places in the City that have been designated by ordinance for posting (Public Contract Code §20164): First Publication: August 13th, 2026 in New Times Second Publication: August 20th, 2026 in New Times

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1642 (08/03/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as RM STUDIO, 1800 E Grand Avenue, Suite 0, Grover Beach, CA 93433. San Luis Obispo County. Moises Medel (1711 Longbranch Avenue, Grover Beach, CA 93433). This business is conducted by An Individual / Moises Medel. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-03-2026. 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. 08-03-2031. August 13, 20, 27, & September 3, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1644 (07/01/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as WINE COUNTRY MEDIATION, 2985 Anderson Road, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Michael Emling (2985 Anderson Road, Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by An Individual / Michael Emling. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-03-2026. 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. 08-03-2031. August 6, 13, 20, & 27, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1645 (07/17/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as VISTA DEL REY WINERY, TRIBUTUM WINES, 7340 Drake Rd., Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. VDR Winery Holdings, LLC (5255 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 934223351). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company / VDR Winery Holdings, LLC, Gregory R Chatham, Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-03-2026. 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. 08-032031. August 6, 13, 20, & 27, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1648 (08/03/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as KNUT’S DETAILING, 1739 Eastview Pl., Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Chris Forrest Knudson (1739 Eastview Pl., Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by An Individual / Chris Forrest Knudson. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-03-2026. 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. 08-03-2031. August 6, 13, 20, & 27, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1651 (09/01/2011) New Filing The following person is doing business as GRAND TERRACE TOWNHOMES, 846 Higuera St. #8, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Grand Terrace Townhomes, LLC (846 Higuera St. #8, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company / Grand Terrace Townhomes, LLC, Richard H Porter, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-03-2026. 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. 08-03-2031. August 20, 27, September 3, & 10, 2026

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FILE NO. 2026-1653 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as SLO DIPPED, 17175 Walnut Ave., Atascadero, CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County. Denae Rose Varela (17175 Walnut Ave., Atascadero, CA 93422). This business is conducted by An Individual / Denae Rose Varela. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-04-2026. 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. 08-04-2031. August 6, 13, 20, & 27, 2026

FILE NO. 2026-1675 (01/11/2022) New Filing The following person is doing business as M & M FUMIGATION, 9605 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County. M & M Fumigation (1611 14th Street, Oceano, CA 93445). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation / M & M Fumigation, Marcelino Medina, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-05-2026. 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. 08-05-2031. August 13, 20, 27, & September 3, 2026

FILE NO. 2026-1686 (10/13/2008) New Filing The following person is doing business as SILICONE ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS, 177 Paso Robles Drive, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County. Kerim Yacoub (177 Paso Robles Drive, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405). This business is conducted by An Individual / Kerim Yacoub. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-05-2026. 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. 08-05-2031. August 13, 20, 27, & September 3, 2026

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FILE NO. 2026-1657 (08/03/2026) New Filing

The following person is doing business as THE WASH HOUSE LAUNDRY CO., 360 W Grand Ave., Grover Beach, CA 93433. San Luis Obispo County. Central Coast Operations LLC (1245 Dawn Road, Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company / Central Coast Operations LLC, Danica Spicer, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-04-2026. 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. 08-04-2031. August 13, 20, 27, & September 3, 2026

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FILE NO. 2026-1664 (08/04/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as COOPER AG TECH SERVICES, 748 S Ocean Ave., Cayucos, CA 93430. San Luis Obispo County. Tyler Ross Cooper (748 S Ocean Ave., Cayucos, CA 93430). This business is conducted by An Individual / Tyler Ross Cooper. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-04-2026. 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. 08-04-2031. August 20, 27, September 3, & 10, 2026

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FILE NO. 2026-1678 (07/30/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as SUSHI SHIRAZ, LLC, 4850 Allene Way, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Sushi Shiraz, LLC (660 Mondella St., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company / Sushi Shiraz, LLC, Saeed Keshtgar, Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-05-2026. 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. 0805-2031. August 13, 20, 27, & September 3, 2026

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FILE NO. 2026-1682 (07/10/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as PISMO DETAILING, CERAMIC PRO SAN LUIS OBISPO, CERAMIC PRO, CENTRAL COAST DRIVERS CLUB, 1030 Huston Street, Suite A, Grover Beach, CA 93433. San Luis Obispo County. Hawkins-Prosperity LLC (1030 Huston Street, Suite A, Grover Beach, CA 93433). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company / Hawkins-Prosperity LLC, Kevin L Hawkins, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-05-2026. 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. 08-05-2031. August 13, 20, 27, & September 3, 2026

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FILE NO. 2026-1665 (06/24/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as STUDIO COOLS, 3482 Sacramento Dr. Unit C, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Colton Cools (333 Castaic Ave., Pismo Beach, CA 93449). This business is conducted by An Individual / Colton Cools. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-04-2026. 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. 08-04-2031. August 6, 13, 20, & 27, 2026

FILE NO. 2026-1684 (10/01/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as NUCKLHDZ GARAGE, 273 Cheyenne Drive, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Jose L. Rodriguez, Jr. (PO Box 4626, Paso Robles, CA 93447). This business is conducted by An Individual / Jose L. Rodriguez, Jr. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-05-2026. 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. 08-052031. August 13, 20, 27, & September 3, 2026

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FILE NO. 2026-1674 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as ADVENTURE FIRST PRESS, 528 Paseo Bella Montana, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County. John Dalbey (PO Box 15032, San Luis Obispo, CA 93406). This business is conducted by An Individual / John Dalbey. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-05-2026. 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. 08-05-2031. August 13, 20, 27, & September 3, 2026

FILE NO. 2026-1685 (11/01/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as CAYUCOS SWEAT HOUSE, 72 S. Ocean Ave., Cayucos, CA 93430. San Luis Obispo County. Glo Infrared Sauna Studio LLC (3168 Ocean Blvd, Cayucos, CA 93430). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company / Glo Infrared Sauna Studio LLC, Rusty Roquet, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-05-2026. 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. 08-052031. August 13, 20, 27, & September 3, 2026

FILE NO. 2026-1687 (08/05/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as BARROW MOBILE LIVE SCAN, 8900 Curbaril Ave., Atascadero, CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County. William Barrow (8900 Curbaril Ave., Atascadero, CA 93422). This business is conducted by An Individual / William Barrow. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-05-2026. 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. 0805-2031. August 13, 20, 27, & September 3, 2026

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FILE NO. 2026-1691 (08/06/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as COASTAL REFERRALS, NEXTHOME COASTAL REFERRALS, 350 James Way, Unit 130, Pismo Beach, CA 93449. San Luis Obispo County. Bach Holdings, Inc. (350 James Way, Unit 130, Pismo Beach, CA 93449). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation / Bach Holdings, Inc., Ashlea Scott Meggers, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-06-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Webster, Deputy. Exp. 08-062031. August 13, 20, 27, & September 3, 2026

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FILE NO. 2026-1693 (03/29/2017) New Filing The following person is doing business as REALTY SOLUTIONS, MARIANI REALTY, 3938 Hayfield Loop, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Robert Mariani (3938 Hayfield Loop, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by An Individual / Robert Mariani. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-06-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Maltby, Deputy. Exp. 08-06-2031. August 13, 20, 27, & September 3, 2026

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FILE NO. 2026-1707 (08/01/2013) New Filing The following person is doing business as LEWI LAW, 979 Osos St., #C1, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Christopher C. Lewi (979 Osos St., #C1, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by An Individual / Christopher C. Lewi. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-07-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Maltby, Deputy. Exp. 08-072031. August 13, 20, 27, & September 3, 2026

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LEGAL NOTICES CONTINUED FROM PAGE 33 LEGAL NOTICES Public Notice 1994 YAMAHA WAKEBOARD/ SKI BOATS HIN# YAML6732B494 CA CF# 2237JU LIEN SALE: 9/8/26 AT: 10:00 AM 909 S 4TH ST, GROVER BEACH, CA 93433 August 20, 2026

Public Notice 1995 YAMAHA JET SKI HIN# YAMA3355A595 CA CF# 3502NS LIEN SALE: 9/8/26 AT: 10:00 AM 909 S 4TH ST, GROVER BEACH, CA 93433 August 20, 2026

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FILE NO. 2026-1711 (08/04/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as SANTO DIABLO WINE CO, 434 Polaris Drive, Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Vino Cali Services Inc (434 Polaris Drive, Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation / Vino Cali Services Inc, Junio Vargas Ojeda, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-07-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Schultz, Deputy. Exp. 08-07-2031. August 20, 27, September 3, & 10, 2026

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FILE NO. 2026-1722 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as BUTTER BARBER CO., 705 Golden Hill Rd. #104, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Wesley Arthur Butterwick (2303 Apion Ct., Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by An Individual / Wesley Arthur Butterwick. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-11-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 08-11-2031. August 13, 20, 27, & September 3, 2026

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FILE NO. 2026-1725 (05/05/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as ZERO G MOTO, 823 Via Esteban, Suite C, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Matthew Brunstein (1195 George St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by An Individual / Matthew Brunstein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-11-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Maltby, Deputy. Exp. 08-11-2031. August 20, 27, September 3, & 10, 2026

FILE NO. 2026-1731 (07/20/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as JRD FRAMING, 850 Lincoln Ave., Templeton, CA 93465. San Luis Obispo County. JRD Framing LLC (850 Lincoln Ave., Templeton, CA 93465). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company / JRD Framing LLC, Jesus Constantino Robles Diaz, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-12-2026. 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. 08-12-2031. August 20, 27, September 3, & 10, 2026

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FILE NO. 2026-1726 (08/11/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as GIGSLINGER, 1223 George St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Forrest Alexander Williams (1223 George St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by An Individual / Forrest Alexander Williams. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-11-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, L. Maceri, Deputy. Exp. 08-11-2031. August 13, 20, 27, & September 3, 2026

FILE NO. 2026-1739 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as OLIVE & OAK EVENTS, 1292 Sawleaf St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Olive & Oak Events LLC (1292 Sawleaf St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company / Olive & Oak Events LLC, Genevieve Lewis, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-122026. 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. 08-12-2031. August 20, 27, September 3, & 10, 2026

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON RESOLUTION DECLARING INTENTION TO ESTABLISH THE CITY OF PASO ROBLES COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2026-1 (Beechwood - Facilities), COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AND THE AUTHORIZATION TO LEVY A SPECIAL TAX FOR IMPROVEMENT AREA NOS. 1 AND 2 THEREIN NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on July 21, 2026, the City Council of the City of El Paso de Robles adopted Resolution No. 26-077 (the “Resolution”) declaring its intention with respect to the establishment of the City of Paso Robles Community Facilities District No. 2026-1 (Beechwood Facilities), County of San Luis Obispo, State of California (the “Community Facilities District”). The Resolution provides in summary as follows: 1. The intention to establish a community facilities district under and pursuant to the terms of the “Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982,” as amended, being Chapter 2.5, Part 1, Division 2, Title 5 of the California Government Code of the State of California (the “Act”) to be named and designated as “City of Paso Robles Community Facilities District No. 2026-1 (Beechwood - Facilities), County of San Luis Obispo, State of California,” and to designate two improvement areas within the Community Facilities District, such improvement areas to be known as Improvement Area No. 1 and Improvement Area No. 2 (the “Improvement Areas”). 2. The proposed boundaries of the Community Facilities District are described and shown on the map entitled “Proposed Boundaries of City of Paso Robles Community Facilities District No. 2026-1 (Beechwood - Facilities), County of San Luis Obispo, State of California,” which is on file with the Clerk for the City of Paso Robles (the “City Clerk”). 3. A general description of the public facilities proposed to be provided and financed by the Community Facilities District (the “Facilities”) as follows: 4.

The proposed types of facilities to be financed by the Community Facilities District include:

Transportation facilities, park and recreation improvements and facilities, parkway and landscaping improvements, public safety facilities including police and fire buildings and equipment, public library and community center facilities, water, wastewater and storm drain improvements, street improvements, general governmental facilities, and dry utilities and all appurtenances and appurtenant work in connection with the foregoing facilities, including the cost of engineering, planning, designing, materials testing, coordination, construction staking, construction management and supervision for such facilities, and to finance the incidental expenses to be incurred, including: a.

The cost of engineering, planning and designing the Facilities;

b. All costs, including costs of the property owner petitioning to form the District, associated with the creation of the District, the issuance of the bonds, the determination of the amount of special taxes to be levied and costs otherwise incurred in order to carry out the authorized purposes of the District; and c.

Any other expenses incidental to the construction, acquisition, modification, rehabilitation, completion and inspection of the Facilities.

The Community Facilities District is authorized to finance any capital improvement fee imposed by any local agency pursuant to Section 53313.5 of the Mello-Roos Act that serves or is required for the project. 5. The rate and method of apportionment of a proposed special tax for the Community Facilities District sufficient to finance the Facilities and related Incidental Expenses, which is to be annually levied within the boundaries of the Community Facilities District and secured by the recordation of a continuing lien against all taxable or nonexempt property in the Community Facilities District, is set forth in the Resolution. 6.

The proposed appropriations limit for each improvement area of the Community Facilities District is the amount of $30,000,000.

The Rate and Method of Apportionment of Special Taxes (“RMA”) for each improvement area contains sufficient detail to allow each landowner or resident within the proposed boundaries of the Community Facilities District to estimate the maximum amount that such persons will have to pay to finance the Facilities. Each RMA also requires that under no circumstances will the special taxes levied in any fiscal year against any parcel used for private residential purposes be increased as a consequence of delinquency or default by the owner of any other parcel or parcels within the Community Facilities District by more than ten percent (10%) above the amount that would have been levied in that fiscal year had there not been any such delinquencies or defaults. A parcel shall be considered “used for private residential purposes” not later than the date on which an occupancy permit or the equivalent for private residential use is issued for such parcel. The special tax obligation for any parcel may not be prepaid. The special taxes shall be collected in the same manner and at the same time as ordinary ad valorem property taxes; provided, however, that the Community Facilities District may collect special taxes at a different time or in a different manner if necessary to meet its financial obligations, and may covenant to foreclose and may actually foreclose on delinquent assessor’s parcels as permitted by the Act. NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that September 1, 2026 at 6:00 p.m., in the Norris Meeting Room, located at Centennial Park, 600 Nickerson Drive, Paso Robles, California, or via teleconference as directed by the City, has been fixed by the City Council as the time and place for a public hearing to be held by the City Council to consider the establishment of the Community Facilities District, the designation of two improvement areas therein, the levy of and proposed rate, method, and apportionment and manner of collection of the special tax, and all other matters set forth in the Resolution. At the public hearing the testimony of all interested persons or taxpayers, including all persons owning property in the proposed boundaries of the Community Facilities District for or against the formation of the Community Facilities District, the extent of the proposed Community Facilities District, the financing of the Facilities, and any other matters set forth in the Resolution will be heard. If fifty percent (50%) or more of the registered voters, or six registered voters, whichever is more, residing within the territory proposed to be included in the Community Facilities District and not exempt from the levy of special taxes, or the owners of one-half or more of the area of the land in said territory, file written protests against the formation of the Community Facilities District, and protests are not withdrawn so as to reduce the value of the protest to less than a majority, no further proceedings to create the Community Facilities District or to levy the specified special taxes shall be taken for a period of one year from the date of the decision of the City Council. If a majority of protests of the registered voters or of the landowners are only against the furnishing of a specified type or types of facilities within the Community Facilities District, those types of facilities will be eliminated from the resolution of formation establishing the Community Facilities District and the improvement areas therein. If the City Council determines at the conclusion of the public hearing to proceed with the establishment of the Community Facilities District, the voting procedure shall be by landowners voting in accordance with the Act. A more complete description of the Facilities and a copy of the Resolution, the RMAs, and the boundary map of the Community Facilities District are on file with the City Clerk at 1000 Spring Street, Paso Robles, California and are available for review. DATED: August 20, 2026 /s/ Melissa Martin Melissa Martin City Clerk City of El Paso de Robles

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LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1744 (01/01/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as DRIFT BOUTIQUE, 178 Pomeroy Ave., Pismo Beach, CA 93449. San Luis Obispo County. Shelly St Peter (1316 Costa Brava, Pismo Beach, CA 93449). This business is conducted by An Individual / Shelly St Peter. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-13-2026. 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. 08-132031. August 20, 27, September 3, & 10, 2026

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FILE NO. 2026-1745 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as DRIFT COASTAL BOUTIQUE, 14 N Ocean Ave, Ste 135, Cayucos, CA 93430. San Luis Obispo County. Shelly St Peter (1316 Costa Brava, Pismo Beach, CA 93449). This business is conducted by An Individual / Shelly St Peter. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-13-2026. 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. 08-13-2031. August 20, 27, September 3, & 10, 2026

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FILE NO. 2026-1746 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as CENTRAL COAST CRAFTS, 285 Ranchito Lane, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Melissa Jame Cummins (285 Ranchito Lane, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by An Individual / Melissa Jane Cummins. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-13-2026. 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. 08-132031. August 20, 27, September 3, & 10, 2026

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FILE NO. 2026-1747 (01/01/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as SHOVEL TIME, 2300 Clark Valley Rd., Los Osos, CA 93402. San Luis Obispo County. Aaron Adams (893 Marsh St. #GD, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by An Individual / Aaron Adams. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-13-2026. 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. 08-13-2031. August 20, 27, September 3, & 10, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1748 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as SHINDIG CIDER, 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 08-13-2026. 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. 08-13-2031. August 20, 27, September 3, & 10, 2026

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1756 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as BALAM VINYL BAR, 1817 Osos St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Balam Vinyl Bar LLC (1817 Osos St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company / Balam Vinyl Bar LLC, Pedro Arias Lopez, Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-13-2026. 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. 08-13-2031. August 20, 27, September 3, & 10, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1760 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as SEACRESTIES GECKOS, 1801 Gathe Dr., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County. Dayna Kornet (1801 Gathe Dr., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405). This business is conducted by An Individual / Dayna Kornet. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-14-2026. 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. 08-14-2031. August 20, 27, September 3, & 10, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1766 (08/01/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as CALIFORNIA STEAM AND DRY, 1224 12th St., Los Osos, CA 93402. San Luis Obispo County. Kevin Bruce Ayers (1224 12th St., Los Osos, CA 93402). This business is conducted by An Individual / Kevin Bruce Ayers. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-17-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Schultz, Deputy. Exp. 08-17-2031. August 20, 27, September 3, & 10, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1768 (08/01/2005) New Filing The following person is doing business as GRAND CENTRAL MUSIC AND CONSERVATORY, 3195 McMillan Ave. Ste E, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Daniel Ernst (3195 McMillan Ave. Ste E, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by An Individual / Daniel Ernst. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-17-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Maltby, Deputy. Exp. 08-17-2031. August 20, 27, September 3, & 10, 2026

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FILE NO. 2026-1778 (08/18/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as SYNERGY WHOLENESS, 4239 Wall St., Cambria, CA 93428. San Luis Obispo County. Nancy A. Rae (4239 Wall St., Cambria, CA 93428). This business is conducted by An Individual / Nancy A. Rae. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-18-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Maltby, Deputy. Exp. 08-18-2031. August 20, 27, September 3, & 10, 2026

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FILE NO. 2026-1780 (08/18/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as COASTAL CONCIERGE, 1340 Scott Lee Drive, Oceano, CA 93445. San Luis Obispo County. Kim M Rose (1340 Scott Lee Drive, Oceano, CA 93445). This business is conducted by An Individual / Kim M Rose. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-18-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Maltby, Deputy. Exp. 08-18-2031. August 20, 27, September 3, & 10, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1782 (03/01/2015) New Filing The following person is doing business as THE DISCIPLESHIP HOME, 1359 21st Court, Oceano, CA 93445. San Luis Obispo County. Leaire W.D Griffin (237 N. 11th St., Grover Beach, CA 93433). This business is conducted by An Individual / Leaire W.D Griffin. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-18-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Paredes, Deputy. Exp. 08-182031. August 20, 27, September 3, & 10, 2026

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FILE NO. 2026-1323 (06/22/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as CENTRAL COAST GLASS, A-1 GLASS, LLC, 440 Quintana Rd., Morro Bay, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County. A-1 Glass, LLC (PO Box 4877, Paso Robles, CA 93447). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company / A-1 Glass, LLC, Bryan Carroll, President. 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. Webster, Deputy. Exp. 06-22-2031. July 30, August 6,13, & 20, 2026

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FILE NO. 2026-1464 (07/08/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as SUPPER CLUB SLO, 4750 Allene Way, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Kullman Catering LLC (PO Box 176, Pismo Beach, CA 93448). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company / Kullman Catering LLC, David Kullman, Member. 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. Webster, Deputy. Exp. 07-08-2031. July 30, August 6,13, & 20, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1500 (07/13/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as BRAIN SPA MEDICAL OFFICE, 136 S Halcyon Rd., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. CIN Management Services, LLC (839 Diamond Circle, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company / CIN Management Services, LLC, Julie Reid, CEO. 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, M. Maltby, Deputy. Exp. 07-13-2031. July 30, August 6,13, & 20, 2026

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1507 (10/25/2009) New Filing The following person is doing business as LOWE’S, 2445 Golden Hill Rd., Paso Robles, CA 93446-6385. San Luis Obispo County. Lowe’s Home Centers, LLC (1000 Lowes Blvd - Tax Dept, Mooresville, NC 28117). This business is conducted by A NC Limited Liability Company / Lowe’s Home Centers, LLC, David R. Green, VP-Tax. 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 30, August 6,13, & 20, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1544 (07/15/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as JONAH’S HOUSE, 136 S. Halcyon, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Elisabeth Box (110 S. Mary Ave. Set 2 PMB 122, Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by An Individual / Elisabeth Box. 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. 07-17-2031. July 30, August 6,13, & 20, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1550 (07/01/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as SPEEDY STUD, MFG, 620 Pine Ridge Ln., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Crandco. LLC (620 Pine Ridge Ln., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company / Crandco. LLC, Robert E Crandall, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-20-2026. 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. 07-20-2031. July 30, August 6,13, & 20, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1551 (07/15/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as DISENO WINE COMPANY, 4910 Edna Rd., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Phase 2 Cellars, LLC (4910 Edna Rd., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company / Phase 2 Cellars, LLC, Kenneth Robin Baggett, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-20-2026. 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. 07-20-2031. July 30, August 6,13, & 20, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1557 (09/16/2011) New Filing The following person is doing business as PISMO BEACH YACHT CLUB, 13401 Contour Drive, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423. Los Angeles County. Harker Wade (13401 Contour Drive, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423). This business is conducted by An Individual / Harker Wade. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-20-2026. 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. 07-20-2031. July 30, August 6,13, & 20, 2026

LEGAL NOTICES

NOTICE OF AMENDED PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: KELLY MAUREEN BLACK DECEDENT CASE NUMBER: 26PR-0209

NOTICE OF AMENDED PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: PATRICIA L. MCGINNIS DECEDENT CASE NUMBER: 25PR-0312

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: KELLY MAUREEN BLACK A AMENDED PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by RENEE A. ELLIS in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN LUIS OBISPO. THE AMENDED PETITION OF PROBATE requests that RENEE A. ELLIS 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: September 29, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in Dept.: 4 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. Attorney for Petitioner: Shannon M. Bio (CSB 275401) Toews Bio & Abram, Inc. 1212 Marsh Street, Suite 3 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 805-781-3645 August 20, 27, & September 3, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1574 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as PENTEYE STUDIO, PENTEYE, 539 Marsh Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Ten Over Media, LLC (539 Marsh Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company / Ten Over Media, LLC, Mathieu Anfosso, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-22-2026. 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. 07-222031. July 30, August 6,13, & 20, 2026

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: PATRICIA L. MCGINNIS AN AMENDED PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by KEITH BROWN in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN LUIS OBISPO. THE AMENDED PETITION OF PROBATE requests that KEITH BROWN 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: September 1, 2026, at 9:01 a.m. in Dept.: 4 at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, located at 1050 Monterey Street, 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. Attorney for Petitioner: Mary Ann Tardiff, Esq. 127063 Law Office of Mary Ann Cardiff 8965 El Camino Real Atascadero, CA 93422 805-451-6683 August 13, 20, & 27, 2026

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FILE NO. 2026-1575 (07/20/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as PONDER’S CLEANING, 540 Adina Way, Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Mallory Ponder (540 Adina Way, Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by An Individual / Mallory Ponder. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-23-2026. 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. 07-23-2031. July 30, August 6,13, & 20, 2026

LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: CAROLE D. KING DECEDENT CASE NUMBER: 26PR-0272 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: CAROLE D. KING A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by JOHN E. KING in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN LUIS OBISPO. THE PETITION OF PROBATE requests that JOHN E. KING 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: September 22, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in Dept.: 4 at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, located at 1050 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of 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: John A. Ronca Jr. (State Bar #84699) Ronca & Associates, a Law Corporation 755 Santa Rosa St., Suite 310 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 805-544-7551 August 20, 27, & September 3, 2026

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FILE NO. 2026-1584 (01/19/1983) New Filing The following person is doing business as GROWING WITH BABY, 1230 Marsh Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Andrea Nita Herron (1230 Marsh Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by An Individual / Andrea Nita Herron. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-24-2026. 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. 07-24-2031. July 30, August 6,13, & 20, 2026

LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: JEREMY THOMAS DECEDENT CASE NUMBER: 26PR-0263

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: JEREMY THOMAS A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by SUMMER THOMAS in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN LUIS OBISPO. THE PETITION OF PROBATE requests that SUMMER THOMAS 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: September 1, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in Dept.: 4 at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, located at 1050 Monterey Street, 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. Attorney for Petitioner: Michael R. Pick Jr. 234700 Pick Law Office P.O. Box 1719 San Luis Obispo, CA 93406 805-541-1855 August 6, 13, & 20, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1586 (05/26/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as BENNY’S PIZZA PALACE AND SOCIAL CLUB, 1601 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Jerry’s Kids LLC (1601 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company / Jerry’s Kids LLC, Benjamin Arrona, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-24-2026. 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. 07-24-2031. July 30, August 6,13, & 20, 2026

LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: KATJA LUCKOW DECEDENT CASE NUMBER: 26PR-0270 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: KATJA LUCKOW A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by MARINA LUCKOW in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN LUIS OBISPO. THE PETITION OF PROBATE requests that MARINA LUCKOW 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: September 15, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in Dept.: 4 at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, located at 1050 Monterey Street, 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. Attorney for Petitioner: Bruce A. Pence III, SBN: 306305 P.O. Box 6570 Los Osos, CA 93412 805-214-8292 August 13, 20, & 27, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1589 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as VALLE DE INEZ, 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 07-27-2026. 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. 07-27-2031. July 30, August 6,13, & 20, 2026

LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: WILLIAM G. HARRIS DECEDENT CASE NUMBER: 26PR-0266 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: WILLIAM G. HARRIS A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by JULIE W. HARRIS in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN LUIS OBISPO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that JULIE W. HARRIS 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: September 1, 2026, at 9:01 a.m. in Dept.: 4 in person or via ZOOM Meeting ID: 160 407 5307 Passcode: 79513 at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, located at 1050 Monterey Street, 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 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: Skye Christakos SBN 276899 George, Cyr, & Christakos, Inc. P.O. Box 6129 Los Osos, CA 93412 805-528-3394 August 6, 13, & 20, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1591 (07/07/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as PACIFIC OUTDOOR LANDSCAPE MATERIALS, 974 Griffin St., Grover Beach, CA 93433. San Luis Obispo County. Pro Ponds West, Inc (8309 Tujunga Ave #104, Sun Valley, CA 91352). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation / Pro Ponds West, Leonard David Fiedorowicz. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-27-2026. 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. 07-27-2031. July 30, August 6,13, & 20, 2026

LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE.

YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A NOTICE OF DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Date of Sale: 08/26/2026 at 9:00 AM. Place of Sale: In the breezeway next to the County General Services Building, 1087 Santa Rosa Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. NOTICE is hereby given that First American Title Insurance Company, a Nebraska Corporation, 1 First American Way, Santa Ana, CA in care of: 400 S. Rampart Blvd, #290 Las Vegas, NV 89145 – Phone: (844) 857-8303, duly appointed Trustee under Notice of Delinquent Assessment (“NDA”), and pursuant to Notice of Default and Election to Sell (“NOD”), will sell at public auction for cash, lawful money of the United States of America, (a cashier’s check payable to said Trustee drawn on a state or national bank, a state or federal credit union, or a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings bank as specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state) all right, title and interest now held under said NDA, to wit: Multiple Timeshare Estates as shown on Exhibit “A-1” (as described in the Declaration recorded on 01/22/1990 as 4593 as amended) located at 3254 Avila Beach Drive, Avila Beach, CA, 93424 with APN shown herein. The Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address shown herein. All recording references contained herein and on Schedule “1” attached hereto are in the County of San Luis Obispo, California. Said sale will be made, without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, as to title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum due under said NDA, plus accrued interest thereon to the date of sale, estimated fees, charges, as shown in sum due on Schedule “1” together with estimated expenses of the Trustee in the amount of $600.00. The claimant, San Luis Bay Inn Timeshare Association, Inc., a California nonprofit corporation, under NDA delivered to Trustee a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located, and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. First American Title Insurance Company, a Nebraska Corporation. APN: See Schedule “1”. Batch ID: Foreclosure HOA 165797-SLB9-HOA. Schedule “1”: Lien Recording Date and Reference: 04/27/2026; Inst: 2026012812; NOD Recording Date and Reference: 04/28/2026; Inst: 2026013047; Contract No., Owner(s), APN, Sum Due; 1540631, Jessie J. Macias and Jennie M. Macias, 902-011437, $2,312.42; 1592946, Ryan Sullivan and Heather Guest, 902011-860, $2,312.42. Exhibit “A-1”: Contract No., Undivided Interest, Interval No. (Code), Unit Type, Timeshare Estate (Frequency), Unit, Week; 1540631, 1/14688, DS-5514-E, Regal Suite, even, 541, 6; 1592946, 1/14688TH, DS-5171-O, Regal Suite, odd, 441, 20. August 6, 13, & 20, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1592 (08/17/2017) New Filing The following person is doing business as CENTRAL COAST PREMIER REALTY, 793 E Foothill Blvd Suite A-42, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County. Elizabeth Ann Anderson (793 E Foothill Blvd Suite A-42, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405). This business is conducted by An Individual / Elizabeth Ann Anderson. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-27-2026. 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. 07-272031. July 30, August 6,13, & 20, 2026

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FILE NO. 2026-1596 (07/20/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as THRIVE MIND LEADERSHIP, 1100 Broad Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Thrive Mind Collaborative LLC (1100 Broad Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company / Thrive Mind Collaborative LLC, Kristen Wilkinson, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-28-2026. 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. 07-282031. July 30, August 6,13, & 20, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1601 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as HILLCREST BY THE SEA PROPERTY CARE, 685 Huntington Road, Cambria, CA 93428. San Luis Obispo County. Craig Timothy Arnold, Miriam Trinidad Arnold (685 Huntington Road, Cambria, CA 93428). This business is conducted by A Married Couple / Craig Timothy Arnold. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 07-28-2026. 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. 07-28-2031. July 30, August 6,13, & 20, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1425 (06/03/2026) New Filing The following person is doing business as JOY JUNK REMOVAL AND CLEANING, JOY JUNK REMOVAL, JOY CLEAN TEAM, 153 S. Elm St. Unit A, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Joy Junk Removal LLC (153 S. Elm St. Unit A, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company / Joy Junk Removal LLC, Ronald Snyder, CEO. 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. 0702-2031. July 30, August 6,13, & 20, 2026

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 26CV0421

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Debra L. Pinson filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Debra L. Pinson AKA Debra Lynn Reynolds-Pinson to PROPOSED NAME: Debra L. Reynolds 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: September 9, 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. 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 6, 2026 /s/: Tana L. Coates, Judge of the Superior Court July 30, August 6, 13, & 20, 2026

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T.S. No. 148826-CA APN: 074-172-012 & 074172-032 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $113,928.69 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned or its predecessor caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (855) 313-3319 or visit this Internet website www.clearreconcorp.com, using the file number assigned to this case 148826-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: Effective January 1, 2021, you may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (855) 313-3319, or visit this internet website www. clearreconcorp.com, using the file number assigned to this case 148826-CA to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (855) 313-3319 CLEAR RECON CORP 3333 Camino Del Rio South, Suite 225 San Diego, California 92108.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 26CV-0457

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 26CVP0303

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 3/9/2011. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On 9/1/2026 at 11:00 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 3/15/2011 as Instrument No. 2011012777 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of San Luis Obispo County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: HARRY LAMBERT, AN UNMARRIED MAN WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE; IN THE BREEZEWAY ADJACENT TO THE COUNTY GENERAL SERVICES BLDG. LOCATED AT 1087 SANTA ROSA STREET, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93408 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: PARCEL 1: LOT 26 IN BLOCK 6 OF REDFIELD WOODS, ACCORDING TO MAP RECORDED JANUARY 10, 1925, IN BOOK 3, AT PAGE 51 OF MAPS. EXCEPTING THEREFROM ALL OIL, GAS, MINERALS AND OTHER HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES BELOW A DEPTH OF 500 FEET, WITHOUT RIGHTS OF SURFACE ENTRY, AS RESERVED IN INSTRUMENTS OF RECORD. PARCEL 2: THAT CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON MANZANITA STREET, LOS OSOS, CALIFORNIA, THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF WHICH IS AS FOLLOWS: THE SOUTH 120.89 FEET OF THAT PORTION OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 30 SOUTH, RANGE 10 EAST, MOUNT DIABLO MERIDIAN, IN THE COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL PLAT OF THE SURVEY OF SAID LAND APPROVED BY THE SURVEYOR GENERAL’S OFFICE ON MARCH 16, 1871, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 13 IN BLOCK 6 OF REDFIELD WOODS AS SHOWN ON THE MAP RECORDED JANUARY 10, 1925, IN BOOK 3, PAGE 51 OF MAPS IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY; THENCE RUNNING ALONG THE WESTERLY LINE OF LOTS 13 AND 26 IN SAID BLOCK 6 OF REDFIELD WOODS, SOUTH 4 DEGREES 42’ 20” WEST, 220.89 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 26; THENCE NORTH 87 DEGREES 23’ 10” WEST, 30.06 FEET; THENCE NORTH 4 DEGREES 42’ 20” EAST, PARALLEL WITH THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID BLOCK 6 OF REDFIELD WOODS, 220.89 FEET TO A POINT WHICH BEARS NORTH 87 DEGREES 23’ 10” WEST, 30.06 FEET FROM THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 87 DEGREES 23’ 10” EAST 30.06 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 302 MANZANITA DR, LOS OSOS, CA 93402-3616 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and

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To all interested persons: Petitioner: Joseph Peter Rice Jr filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Joseph Peter Rice Jr to PROPOSED NAME: Joseph Utrup 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: September 9, 2026, Time: 9:00 am, Dept. 4, 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 16, 2026 /s/: Tana L. Coates, Judge of the Superior Court August 6, 13, 20, & 27, 2026

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 26CV-0507

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Lorraine Arleen Frances Brzezinski filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Lorraine Arleen Frances Brzezinski to PROPOSED NAME: Lorraine Arleen Frances Menifee 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: September 17, 2026, Time: 9:00 am, Dept. D2, in person or via zoom at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, 1035 Palm Street, Room 385, 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: August 5, 2026 /s/: Craig B. Van Rooyen, Judge of the Superior Court August 13, 20, 27, & September 3, 2026

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 26CVP0294

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Craig Warren Macmillan filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Craig Warren Macmillan to PROPOSED NAME: Craig Dublin Macmillan 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: September 23, 2026, Time: 9:30 am, Dept. P2, in person or via zoom at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, 901 Park Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446. 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: August 10, 2026 /s/: Michael C. Kelley, Judge of the Superior Court August 13, 20, 27, & September 3, 2026

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To all interested persons: Petitioner: Paul Bouchard and Elizabeth Bouchard filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Adrian Michael Ross-Sorenson to PROPOSED NAME: Adrian Ross Bouchard 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: September 9, 2026, Time: 9:30 am, Dept. P2, in person or via zoom at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, 901 Park Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446. 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 31, 2026 /s/: Michael C. Kelley, Judge of the Superior Court August 20, 27, September 3, & 10, 2026

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 26CVP0276

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Kirsten Rae Hakes filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Kirsten Rae Hakes to PROPOSED NAME: Kirsten Rae Hakes-Pollett 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 26, 2026, Time: 9:30 am, Dept. P2, in person or via zoom at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, 901 Park Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446. 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 29, 2026 /s/: Michael C. Kelley, Judge of the Superior Court July 30, August 6, 13, & 20, 2026

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 26CVP0290

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Rene N Vasquez Jr filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Rene N Vasquez Jr to PROPOSED NAME: Rene Noriega Vasquez 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: September 9, 2026, Time: 9:30 am, Dept. P2, in person or via zoom at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, 901 Park Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446. 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 24, 2026 /s/: Michael C. Kelley, Judge of the Superior Court July 30, August 6, 13, & 20, 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, SEPTEMBER 1, 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.: Time Extension TE-26-0002 Address: 1598 El Camino Real Applicant: Ram Krupa Real Estate, LLC Description: A request by Ram Krupa Real Estate, LLC for a two-year time extension for a Vesting Tentative Parcel Map, Use Permit, and Development Permit to subdivide and construct two four-story hotels and seven residences at 1598 El Camino Real. (APN: 060-031-021, 060-031-022). Environmental Determination: A Mitigated Negative Declaration 2019-02 (SCH #2019069067) was previously certified and adopted by the City Council on August 24, 2020. Where You Come In: Any member of the public may appear at the meeting and be heard on the item described in this notice or submit written comments prior to the meeting by personal delivery or mail to: Community Development Department, 154 South Eighth Street, Grover Beach, CA 93433 or by email to comdev@groverbeach. org. If you require special accommodation to participate in the public hearing, please contact the City Clerk’s office at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting by calling (805) 473-4567. For More Information: If you have questions or would like more information regarding the item(s) described in this notice, please contact the Community Development Department by telephone at (805) 4734520 or send an e-mail to comdev@groverbeach.org. The Planning Commission may also discuss other items of business at this meeting. The complete meeting agenda and staff report(s) on the item(s) will be posted on the City’s website at www.groverbeach.org. Live broadcasts of Planning Commission meetings may be seen on cable television Channel 20, as well as over the Internet at www.groverbeach. org/160/Agendas-Staff-Reports-Minutes (click on the link “City Council and Planning Commission Meetings Live”).

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WHEN Friday, September 4, 2026 at 9:00 AM: All items are advertised for 9:00 AM. To verify agenda placement, please call the Department of Planning & Building at (805) 781-5600. WHAT A request by Ricky and Vivian Lwin for a Minor Use Permit / Coastal Development Permit (C-DRC2026-00019) to allow an existing single-family residence with an attached two-car garage to be used as a residential vacation rental. The proposed project is within the Residential Single-Family land use category and is located at 1099 Pismo Avenue, in the community of Los Osos. The site is in the Estero Planning Area of the Coastal Zone. Also to be considered is the determination that this project is categorically exempt from environmental review under CEQA. County File Number: C-DRC2026-00019 Supervisorial District: District 2 Assessor Parcel Number(s): 038-452-007 Date Accepted: 6/19/2026 WHERE Virtual meeting via Zoom platform. Instructions on how to view and participate in the meeting remotely and provide public comment will be included in the published meeting Agenda and are posted on the Department’s webpage at: Planning Department Hearing - County of San Luis Obispo (ca.gov) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION A copy of the staff report will be made available on the Planning Department website at www.sloplanning.org. You may also contact Monserath Casillas-Rios, Project Manager, in the Department of Planning and Building at the address below or by telephone at 805781-5600. TO REQUEST A PUBLIC HEARING This matter is tentatively scheduled to appear on the consent agenda, which means that it and any other items on the consent agenda can be acted upon by the hearing officer with a single motion. An applicant or interested party may request a public hearing on this matter. To do so, send a letter to this office at the address below or send an email to pdh@co.slo.ca.us by 8/28/2026 at 4:30 PM. The letter or email must include the language “I would like to request a hearing on C-DRC2026-00019.” If you challenge this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this public notice or in written correspondence delivered to the appropriate authority at or before the public hearing.

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).

COASTAL APPEALABLE If the County approves this project, that action may be eligible for appeal to the California Coastal Commission. An applicant or aggrieved party may appeal to the Coastal Commission only after all possible local appeals have been exhausted pursuant to Coastal Zone Land Use Ordinance Section 23.01.043(b). Local appeals must be filed using the required Planning Department form as provided by Coastal Zone Land Use Ordinance Section 23.01.042(a)(1).

/s/ Nicole Retana, Deputy City Clerk Secretary to Planning Commission Dated: Thursday, August 20, 2026

Ysabel Eighmy Secretary Planning Department Hearing August 20, 2026

COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & BUILDING NOTICE OF TENTATIVE ACTION / PUBLIC HEARING

CITY OF GROVER BEACH NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

WHO: County of San Luis Obispo Planning Department Hearing

HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING The San Luis Obispo Human Relations Commission will hold a Regular Meeting on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room 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: • 2027-28 Community Development Block Grant Community Needs Grant Workshop: This is a public hearing to solicit public comments on current community health, human services, and equity needs in the City of San Luis Obispo as they pertain to current grant programs supported by the Human Relations Commission. City staff will briefly describe the upcoming grant program, explain how to apply for grant funding, provide an overview of eligible activities, and describe how activities are selected to receive Community Development Block Grants (CDBG). Public comments will inform the grant funding priorities that the Human Relations Commission will approve and then recommend to the City Council. Contact Information: David Amini – (805) 781-7524 – damini@slocity.org 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/ agendas-and-minutes. Please contact the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at (805) 781-7073 for more information, or to request an agenda report. August 20, 2026

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the PLANNING COMMISSION of the City of Grover Beach will conduct a Public Hearing on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 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-26-0015 Address: 180 West Grand Ave Applicant: Amtrak Description: A request by Amtrak for Coastal Development Permit for site improvements and accessibility upgrades to the Grover Beach Amtrak Station. The project site is located within the Coastal Zone and is not appealable to the Coastal Commission. (APN: 060-206-025). Environmental Determination: The proposed project is Categorically Exempt (Class 1, Section 15301: Existing Facilities) from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000 et seq.) and the CEQA Guidelines (Title 14 California Code of Regulations §§ 15000 et seq.), because the project consists of minor upgrades to an existing public facility and does not involve any expansion of use or intensification of the site. The improvements are limited to accessibility and safety features within the existing station area and will not result in environmental impacts. Where You Come In: Any member of the public may appear at the meeting and be heard on the item described in this notice or submit written comments prior to the meeting by personal delivery or mail to: Community Development Department, 154 South Eighth Street, Grover Beach, CA 93433 or by email to comdev@groverbeach. org. If you require special accommodation to participate in the public hearing, please contact the City Clerk’s office at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting by calling (805) 473-4567. For More Information: If you have questions or would like more information regarding the item(s) described in this notice, please contact the Community Development Department by telephone at (805) 4734520 or send an e-mail to comdev@groverbeach.org. The Planning Commission may also discuss other items of business at this meeting. The complete meeting agenda and staff report(s) on the item(s) will be posted on the City’s website at www.groverbeach.org. Live broadcasts of Planning Commission meetings may be seen on cable television Channel 20, as well as over the Internet at www.groverbeach. org/160/Agendas-Staff-Reports-Minutes (click on the link “City Council and Planning Commission Meetings Live”). 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, August 20, 2026

WHEN: Friday, September 4, 2026 at 9:00 AM: All items are advertised for 9:00 AM. To verify agenda placement, please call the Department of Planning & Building at (805) 781-5600. WHAT A request by Rich Secchiaroli to amend (AMEND2026-00003) Minor Use Permit (DRC2009-00056) to allow the continued operation of temporary events for another 20-year period. The applicant is also requesting to increase the maximum number of events from 20 to 35 annually with a maximum of 150 attendee’s annually and maintain the ability to convert an existing barn into assembly occupancy (for events indoor) and obtain a building permit for the existing restrooms. The temporary event space consists of 12,500 square foot event lawn area, 702 square foot restroom and storage building, 1000 square foot Barbeque Trellis area, 1,200 square foot patio with trellis, and 24,000 square feet of event parking. The applicant is requesting both outdoor and indoor events. The parcel is located within the Agriculture Land use Category in the El Pomar Estrella Sub Area of the North County Planning Area, approximately 5 miles southeast from the San Miguel Village Reserve Line. The proposed project is located at 5735 Von Dollen Rd. Also to be considered is the environmental determination and approval of the Environmental Document prepared for the item. The Environmental Coordinator found that the previously adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration is adequate for the purposes of compliance with CEQA. Per State CEQA Guidelines (Sec. 15164(a), Sec. 15162) an Addendum to the adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared as the following conditions apply: 1) only minor technical changes or additions are necessary; 2) no substantial changes have been made or occurred that would require major revisions to the Mitigated Negative Declaration due to either new significant effects or substantial increases in the severity of previously identified significant effects; 3) substantial changes have not occurred with respect to the circumstances under which the project is undertaken; and 4) no new information of substantial importance which was not known or could not have been known at the time of the adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration has been identified. No new mitigation measures have been proposed. County File Number: AMEND2026-00003 Supervisorial District: District 1 Assessor Parcel Number(s): 019-071-032 Date Accepted: 7/7/2026 WHERE Virtual meeting via Zoom platform. Instructions on how to view and participate in the meeting remotely and provide public comment will be included in the published meeting Agenda and are posted on the Department’s webpage at: Planning Department Hearing - County of San Luis Obispo (ca.gov) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION A copy of the staff report will be made available on the Planning Department website at www.sloplanning.org. You may also contact Samantha Kinney, Project Manager, in the Department of Planning and Building at the address below or by telephone at 805-781-5600. TO REQUEST A PUBLIC HEARING This matter is tentatively scheduled to appear on the consent agenda, which means that it and any other items on the consent agenda can be acted upon by the hearing officer with a single motion. An applicant or interested party may request a public hearing on this matter. To do so, send a letter to this office at the address below or send an email to pdh@co.slo.ca.us by 8/28/2026 at 4:30 PM. The letter or email must include the language “I would like to request a hearing on AMEND2026-00003.” If you challenge this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this public notice or in written correspondence delivered to the appropriate authority at or before the public hearing. Ysabel Eighmy Secretary Planning Department Hearing August 20, 2026

COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & BUILDING NOTICE OF TENTATIVE ACTION / PUBLIC HEARING WHO County of San Luis Obispo Planning Department Hearing WHEN Friday, September 4, 2026 at 9:00 AM: All items are advertised for 9:00 AM. To verify agenda placement, please call the Department of Planning & Building at (805) 781-5600. WHAT A request by Monica Monack for a Minor Use Permit / Coastal Development Permit (C-DRC2026-00020) to allow an existing singlefamily residence to be used as a residential vacation rental. The project necessitates the construction of two improved and codecompliant, on-site parking spaces, pursuant to CZLUO Sections 23.08.165 and 23.04.160, as required for the existing single-family residence and proposed residential vacation rental use. The proposed project is within the Residential Multi-Family land use category and is located at 1722 Strand Way, in the community of Oceano. The site is in the San Luis Bay Coastal Planning Area of the Coastal Zone. Also to be considered is the determination that this project is categorically exempt from environmental review under CEQA. County File Number: C-DRC2026-00020 Supervisorial District: District 4 Assessor Parcel Number(s): 061-071-002 Date Accepted: 7/1/2026 WHERE Virtual meeting via Zoom platform. Instructions on how to view and participate in the meeting remotely and provide public comment will be included in the published meeting Agenda and are posted on the Department’s webpage at: Planning Department Hearing - County of San Luis Obispo (ca.gov) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION A copy of the staff report will be made available on the Planning Department website at www.sloplanning.org. You may also contact Monserath Casillas-Rios, Project Manager, in the Department of Planning and Building at the address below or by telephone at 805781-5600. TO REQUEST A PUBLIC HEARING This matter is tentatively scheduled to appear on the consent agenda, which means that it and any other items on the consent agenda can be acted upon by the hearing officer with a single motion. An applicant or interested party may request a public hearing on this matter. To do so, send a letter to this office at the address below or send an email to pdh@co.slo.ca.us by 8/28/2026 at 4:30 PM. The letter or email must include the language “I would like to request a hearing on C-DRC2026-00020.” If you challenge this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this public notice or in written correspondence delivered to the appropriate authority at or before the public hearing. COASTAL APPEALABLE If the County approves this project, that action may be eligible for appeal to the California Coastal Commission. An applicant or aggrieved party may appeal to the Coastal Commission only after all possible local appeals have been exhausted pursuant to Coastal Zone Land Use Ordinance Section 23.01.043(b). Local appeals must be filed using the required Planning Department form as provided by Coastal Zone Land Use Ordinance Section 23.01.042(a)(1). Ysabel Eighmy Secretary Planning Department Hearing August 20, 2026

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: $2,065.00 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY

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. 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. 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 DAN DOW District Attorney Kenneth Jorgensen Deputy District Attorney July 16, 23, & 30, 2026

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PUBLISHED NOTICE INVITING BIDS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON RESOLUTION DECLARING NECESSITY TO INCUR A BONDED INDEBTEDNESS OF CITY OF PASO ROBLES COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2026-1 (BEECHWOOD – FACILITIES), COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR IMPROVEMENT AREA NOS. 1 AND 2 THEREIN NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on July 21, 2026, the City Council of the City of El Paso de Robles (the “City”) adopted Resolution No. 26-078 (the “Resolution”) declaring the necessity for the City of Paso Robles Community Facilities District No. 2026-1 (Beechwood – Facilities), County of San Luis Obispo, State of California (the “Community Facilities District”) and its Improvement Area Nos. 1 and 2 therein to incur bonded indebtedness pursuant to the provisions of the “Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982,” being Chapter 2.5, Part 1, Division 2, Title 5 of the Government Code of the State of California (the “Act”). The Resolution provides in summary as follows: 1. The intention to incur bonded indebtedness for the Community Facilities District and its Improvement Area Nos. 1 and 2 therein, to contribute to the financing of all or a portion of the facilities described as follows (the “Facilities”): Transportation facilities, park and recreation improvements and facilities, parkway and landscaping improvements, public safety facilities including police and fire buildings and equipment, public library and community center facilities, water, wastewater and storm drain improvements, street improvements and general governmental facilities, and dry utilities and all appurtenances and appurtenant work in connection with the foregoing facilities, including the cost of engineering, planning, designing, materials testing, coordination, construction staking, construction management and supervision for such facilities, and to finance the incidental expenses to be incurred, including: a. The cost of engineering, planning and designing the Facilities; b. All costs, including costs of the property owner petitioning to form the District, associated with the creation of the District, the issuance of the bonds, the determination of the amount of special taxes to be levied and costs otherwise incurred in order to carry out the authorized purposes of the District; and c. Any other expenses incidental to the construction, acquisition, modification, rehabilitation, completion and inspection of the Facilities. 2. The intention of the City Council to finance the acquisition or construction of all or a portion of such Facilities through the issuance of bonds of the Community Facilities District for each Improvement Area and such bonds to be secured by special taxes to be levied on taxable property within each such Improvement Area, all as authorized pursuant to the Act. 3. The purpose for the proposed debt of the Community Facilities District and for each Improvement Area is to contribute to the financing of the acquisition or construction of the Facilities. 4. For each Improvement Area bonds may be issued in one or more series. The maximum amount of the bonded indebtedness of the Community Facilities District for each Improvement Area may include all costs and estimated costs incidental to, or connected with, the accomplishment of the purpose for which the indebtedness is proposed to be incurred as authorized pursuant to the Act. The maximum amount of the indebtedness proposed to be authorized for each Improvement Area is: Improvement Area No. 1 - $15,000,000 Improvement Area No. 2 - $15,000,000 The Resolution contains other provisions which are not summarized above. NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that September 1, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the Norris Meeting Room, located at Centennial Park, 600 Nickerson Drive, Paso Robles, California, or via teleconference as directed by the City, has been fixed by the City Council as the time and place for a public hearing to be held by the City Council to consider the authorization of the bonded indebtedness for the Community Facilities District and the Improvement Areas therein, and any other matters set forth in the Resolution. At the public hearing the testimony of all interested persons, including all persons owning property in the proposed boundaries of the Community Facilities District, for or against the proposed bonded indebtedness, will be heard. A more complete description of the Facilities and a copy of the Resolution are on file with the City Clerk at 1000 Spring Street, Paso Robles, California and are available for review. Dated: August 20, 2026 /s/ Melissa Martin Melissa Martin City Clerk City of El Paso de Robles

CENTENNIAL PARK PATIO AND SHADE STRUCTURE PROJECT NO. 25-33A SEALED BIDS will be received by the City Clerk, or designee, of the City of El Paso de Robles until September 17, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. for the Centennial Park Patio and Shade Structure, DPW Project No. 25-33A. Please be certain that any bid submitted is sealed and addressed and noted as follows: City of El Paso de Robles 4305 Second Wind Way, Paso Robles, CA 93446 Sealed Bid for Centennial Park Patio and Shade Structure, DPW Project No. 25-33A Following the closure of the bid submittal period, bids will be publicly opened and read for performing work as follows: Furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, and performing all work necessary and incidental to the construction of the project known as Centennial Park Patio and Shade Structure, DPW Project No. 25-33A, according to drawings and specifications prepared by the City of El Paso de Robles and according to the Contract Documents. The work shall include but is not limited to, the demolition and grading for the construction of a concrete patio and the installation of a city-furnished shade structure, all as shown on the plans and/or as specified herein. Project is to be completed within Sixty (60) WORKING days from the date specified in the Notice to Proceed. The Contractor shall pay to the City of El Paso de Robles the sum of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), for each and every calendar day’s delay in finishing the work in excess of the calendar day completion time. The California Air Resources Board (“CARB”) implemented amendments to the In-Use Off-Road Diesel-Fueled Fleets Regulations (“Regulation”) which went into effect on January 1, 2024 and apply broadly to all self-propelled off road diesel vehicles 25 horsepower or greater and other forms of equipment used in California. A copy of the Regulation is available at https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/sites/default/files/barcu/regact/2022/offroaddiesel/appa-1.pdf Bidders are required to comply with all CARB and Regulation requirements, including, without limitation, all applicable sections of the Regulation, as codified in Title 13 of the California Code of Regulations section 2449 et seq. throughout the duration of the Project. Bidders must provide, with their Bid, copies of Bidder’s and all listed subcontractors’ most recent, valid Certificate of Reported Compliance (“CRC”) issued by CARB. Failure to provide valid CRCs as required herein may render the Bid non-responsive. Copies of the Bid Documents are now on file and available for public inspection at Public Works Department at 1000 Spring Street, El Paso de Robles, California. Interested bidders must obtain copies of the documents electronically. The Contract Documents will be available electronically, at no cost, at www.DemandStar.com. Use the map at www.DemandStar.com to navigate to “California”, then select “Browse Cities” from San Luis Obispo City in the California list of counties. To download the Bid Documents, the user must register for a free account on the site. It is the responsibility of each prospective bidder to download and print all Bid Documents for review and to verify the completeness of Bid Documents before submitting a bid. Any Addenda will be posted at www.DemandStar.com. It is the responsibility of each prospective bidder to check www. DemandStar.com on a daily basis through the close of bids for any applicable addenda or updates. DemandStar.com sends email notifications to ONLY those registered for the project. City does not assume any liability or responsibility based on any defective or incomplete copying, excerpting, scanning, faxing, downloading or printing of the Bid Documents. Information on DemandStar.com may change without notice to prospective bidders. The Contract Documents shall supersede any information posted or transmitted by DemandStar.com. Bidding procedures are prescribed in the Contract Documents. Each bidder must submit bid security in one of the following forms: cash, cashier’s check payable to City, a certified check payable to City, or a bid bond in the form included with the bid documents, executed by an admitted surety insurer, made payable to City in an amount equal to at least 10% of the total amount of the bid or proposal. Pursuant to Section 1770, et seq. of the California Labor Code, the successful bidder and all subcontractors shall pay not less than the prevailing rate of per diem wages as determined by the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations. Pursuant to Labor Code Section 1725.5, for bids due on or after March 1, 2015, all contractors and subcontractors that wish to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal for, or enter into a contract to perform work on the Project must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code sections 1725.5 and 1771.1. No bid will be accepted, nor any contract entered into if the bidder is not registered as required by law. Pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 22300, for monies earned by the Contractor and withheld by City of El Paso de Robles to ensure the performance of the Contract, the Contractor may, at its option, choose to substitute securities meeting the requirements of Public Contract Code Section 22300. All bidders shall be licensed under the provisions of the Business and Professions Code to do the type of work contemplated in the project. In accordance with provisions of California Public Contract Code Section 3300, City has determined that the Contractor shall possess a valid Class A (General Engineering) License at the time that the bid is submitted. Failure to possess the specified license shall render the bid non-responsive. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a payment bond in the amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Price, as well as a faithful performance bond, in the amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Price. The bonds shall be on the forms included in the Contract Documents. City reserves the right to reject any or all bids; to make any awards or any rejections in what it alone considers to be in the best interest of City and waive any informalities or irregularities in the bids. The contract will be awarded, if at all, to the responsible bidder that submits the lowest responsive bid. City will determine the low bid. Date: August 20, 2026 By: Dwayne Brown, Maintenance Services Superintendent Publication Dates: August 20, 2026 September 3, 2026

FOR THE WEEK OF AUG. 20

Free Will Astrology by Rob Brezsny Homework: Upon waking for the next seven mornings, sing a song that fills you with feisty hope. tinyurl.com/a5a5a5a ARIES

(March 21-April 19): Consider this your official alert that you’re close to getting too much of a good thing. To safeguard the lovely momentum you’ve built lately, be vigilant that genuine abundance doesn’t bloat into plain old overload. Say no to becoming indentured to your own brilliant ideas. Don’t let your victories drag you into depletion. Steer clear of grand gestures of generosity that are driven mostly by the urge to dazzle onlookers. You really can keep every delicious reward you’ve earned, dear Aries, as long as you begin installing some graceful new boundaries right now.

TAURUS

(April 20-May 20): In 1925, Taurus astronomer Cecilia PayneGaposchkin (1900-1979) discovered that stars are primarily composed of hydrogen and helium. Famous astrophysicists of that era rejected her conclusions because she contradicted the prevailing theories. Nevertheless, she persisted in her claims and was eventually proved correct by other experts. Sound familiar, Taurus? If it doesn’t yet, I expect it will soon. Naysayers may insist you’re wrong when you know and I know you’re right. My advice: Be faithful to the truths you’ve directly observed even if they don’t match consensus reality. Your understandings are valid even if they’re inconvenient.

GEMINI

(May 21-June 20): You’re ready and able to commune intimately with the hidden source of power that fuels your life. Hallelujah! But first, acknowledge a humbling truth: You’re not entirely sure what that source is. You’ve made assumptions, of course. You’ve told yourself stories about where your vitality comes from: your work, your relationships, your creative projects, your spiritual practices. And while these channels do transmit energy, they’re tributaries of the ultimate spring. In the coming weeks, you’ll have exciting opportunities to trace these streams back to their headwaters. Start this way: Be alert for mini-breakthroughs when you feel unexpectedly energized or mysteriously restored.

CANCER

(June 21-July 22): The GPS system requires Einstein’s theory of relativity to work correctly. Satellites in orbit experience time slightly differently than we do on Earth’s surface. Without accounting for that time dilation, your phone would be off by 6.8 miles every day. Moral of the story: The practical requires the theoretical and the mundane needs the cosmic. I bring this to your attention as a useful metaphor, Cancerian. I suspect you’ve been trying to solve ground-level problems with groundlevel thinking. But your current challenges require you to factor in some relativity: to recognize that different parts of your life are operating in different timeframes, under different rules. What works in one context doesn’t necessarily work in another. In the coming weeks, refrain from trying to apply universal solutions. Calibrate for context.

been carrying for too long? You might ask yourself: “If someone who loved me dearly were in charge of my rhythm, what would they arrange for me?”

LIBRA

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22): The first maps of Antarctica contained blank spaces labeled simply “unexplored.” Cartographers didn’t pretend to know what wasn’t yet revealed. This was a gift to future trailblazers, who didn’t have to overcome the confusion of false certainties. You could benefit from adopting a similar practice. Instead of explaining every mystery with confident opinions, designate a few regions of your inner world as magnificently unexplored. Your willingness to say “I don’t know yet” will be a fertile form of wisdom. The unanswered questions will be better allies than premature conclusions.

SCORPIO

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21): In architecture, the keystone is the central, wedge-shaped stone positioned at the top of an arch. It’s often the last piece placed, and it’s what holds everything together. If it’s removed, the entire structure collapses. But the keystone itself is held in place by the pressure of the other stones. I love the fact that it’s both the most crucial piece and yet totally dependent on everything else. This is an excellent metaphor for you right now. You’re like a keystone: holding everything together and also being held by everything. Please accept my personal thanks for accomplishing the amazing feat of being both powerful and vulnerable! The structure needs you, and you need the structure. PS: Don’t overestimate your independence or underestimate your importance.

SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Don’t reorganize your junk drawers anytime soon, Sagittarius. Please? Refrain from scrubbing the oven, organizing your kitchen cupboards, and untangling old extension cords. I’m begging you to believe me when I urge to allocate your energy toward the most interesting and important matters. The cosmic indicators are unambiguous. You will be happiest and most successful if you: 1. dare to access secret wisdom you’ve been hiding from yourself; 2. immerse yourself in almost too much beauty and truth; 3. let your imagination run wild as you visualize future scenarios that thrill you even if they’re also a bit unnerving.

CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19): The Grand Canyon in Arizona is 277 miles long, as wide as 18 miles, and a mile deep in some places. Through persistent erosion for millions of years, the Colorado River carved it. This massive creative project happened entirely through subtraction, not addition. I suggest you regard it as one of your role models in the coming months, Capricorn. Your goal is to wear away resistance and eliminate what’s unnecessary. The magnificence you produce will be very gradual and incremental.

AQUARIUS

LEO

(July 23-Aug. 22): In traditional textile making, the selvage is the strong edge that holds the fabric together and keeps it from unraveling. It’s braided more tightly than the rest so it can do its guarding work. I think that’s a helpful metaphor for your life in the coming weeks, Leo. Your main weave is pretty gorgeous, but the edges aren’t sufficiently taut. What should you do, practically speaking? For starters, create firm boundaries around your work time, your rest, and your availability to others’ demands.

VIRGO

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22): I am nursing a hopeful dream that you will give yourself a fun surprise or two in the coming days—maybe even more than two. Not necessarily the most expensive delights, but those that would inspire your nervous system to relax and your spirit to celebrate. Possible options: a few hours of free time with no obligations, a hike where you adore and praise the sky, a conversation you’ve been craving, a daring yes, or a long-overdue no. Or how about finally starting a fun project you keep postponing, or setting down a burden you’ve

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18): In engineering, redundancy refers to the practice of building multiple layers of support into a system so that if one part falters, others keep functioning. Airplanes and spacecraft rely on this principle for safety. I urge you to adopt a similar strategy in the coming weeks. By creating backup plans or additional reinforcement, you can move forward with more daring and flair, which I highly recommend. Artful preparation will strengthen your ability to experiment and improvise.

PISCES

(Feb. 19-March 20): The ocean has different layers. Each has its own temperature, pressure, and ecosystem. Many sea creatures are adapted to one specific stratum and don’t wander far from their chosen realm. But there are transition zones where the layers meet, and they’re often rich in biodiversity. I propose that we use these areas as metaphors for your power spots, Pisces. You tend to thrive in thresholds and boundaries, where edges meet and overlap. That will be especially true in the coming weeks. To court good fortune and sweet delight, you should hang out at the borders where diverse influences mingle. ∆

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