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s you read this, the San Luis Obispo Museum of Art (SLOMA) is working toward a new future, one that puts it on Higuera Street downtown (and pegs a 2027 opening). After years of conversations about the potential of constructing a new building UPWARD AND ONWARD The San Luis Obispo and the more than $50 million Museum of Art will open it could cost, SLOMA settled on a Higuera Street location in early 2027, tripling its something a little more feasible. capacity and creating a downtown magnet. With plans to revamp and improve the Network Mall and eventually purchase it at a total cost of $20 million, SLOMA announced its intentions in November and a fundraising campaign. Arts Editor Glen Starkey speaks with SLOMA about its plans to expand [24]. Also in this issue, read about the California Coastal Commission’s decision to grant PG&E its Diablo permit extensions [4]; where to have a Celtic Christmas [27]; and a Central Coast wellness company’s wild salts, herb blends, and teas [31].

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acific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) cleared the California Coastal Commission’s regulatory hurdle and can keep the state’s laststanding nuclear power plant running for at least five years. Diablo Canyon Power Plant’s green light came after the commission initially shot down permit requests for proposing insufficient protections for the surrounding land. The Coastal Commission’s approvals are a result of revised mitigation measures. A jump from the previously recommended conservation easement across roughly 1,100 acres of the North Ranch portion of PG&E’s property directly adjacent to Montaña de Oro State Park, the utility company decided to protect 4,500 acres of that land instead. PG&E also proposed establishing a purchasing option for Wild Cherry Canyon to encourage future conservation, dedicating 25 miles of new public trails, contributing $10 million for trail development and maintenance, and committing to not sell South Ranch lands until 2040. “I don’t think, unfortunately, that anything’s going to be happening to Diablo Canyon anytime soon,” Commissioner Jaime Lee said at the Dec. 11 meeting. “We need to find ways that are safe, sustainable, efficient, reliable that aren’t increasing costs to consumers. … I think it’s critically important that we continue to invest and look to ways to help support our human energy needs, moving forward, in ways that are all of those things and not ocean dependent.” While state Senate Bill 846, the California Public Utilities Commission, and now the Coastal Commission are allowing PG&E to keep Diablo open until 2030, the utility company is awaiting the federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s approval of a relicensing permit for another 20 years. Though the state has only approved running Diablo’s twin reactor units until October 2030, the Coastal Commission also approved a consistency certificate for the new 20-year federal operating licenses at the Dec. 11 meeting. Nine of 12 Coastal Commissioners favored the coastal development permit and the consistency certificate over two separate votes. Commissioners Raymond Jackson, Matt O’Malley, and Linda Escalante voted against the coastal development permit application. Commissioner Ann Notthoff joined O’Malley and Escalante in rejecting the consistency certificate. San Luis Obispo Mothers for Peace and the Environmental Defense Center criticized the Coastal Commission decision.

repayment of the $300 million state loan, questions They took issue with the plant’s continuing impacts on marine life. PG&E’s mitigation plan with about Diablo’s seismic condition, the pending results of embrittlement testing on its first reactor land conservation measures aimed to offset the unit, and the shortfall of unitary taxes paid by impact of Diablo Canyon’s cooling system, which PG&E to San Luis Coastal Unified School District cycles through roughly 2.5 billion gallons of Pacific despite the permit extension. Ocean water. Coastal Commission staff has said “I’m committed to finding a legislative fix [for that the most adverse impact of this once-through the unitary tax loss] and introducing it this year to cooling system is to marine life. address that issue,” he told commissioners. “I don’t “Instead of addressing the ongoing destruction have a path yet, but I’ve been working with the caused by the plant’s cooling system, PG&E proposed to offset marine damage by conserving Board of Equalization and the Governor’s Office.” thousands of acres of Diablo Canyon land,” the San Luis Coastal Parent Information Network environmental groups said in a press release. told New Times that for SLO County families, State Sen. John Laird FILE PHOTO BY STEVE E. MILLER (D-Santa Cruz) was happy with the outcome, according to his District Director and Senior Policy Advisor Kara Woodruff. She told New Times that expanding the protected North Ranch acres and the new conservation measures for Wild Cherry Canyon were victories. Wild Cherry Canyon is the southern-most parcel of Diablo Canyon land. A lengthy legal battle between PG&E subsidiary Eureka Energy and real estate development company HomeFed Corporation over ownership ended in a win WHAT ABOUT WATER? While the California Coastal Commission approved for HomeFed, which holds permits for Diablo Canyon to keep running for five years based on robust land mitigation proposals, groups SLO Mothers for Peace and the Environmental Wild Cherry Canyon leases Defense Center said parent company PG&E failed to address marine damage. for around 140 years. “I understand that Eureka had a limited time mitigation isn’t an “abstract concept.” Rather, to appeal the case to the California Supreme Court, but the deadline to do so has allegedly passed,” decisions about Diablo’s continued operations affect Woodruff said. land value and revenues for public schools. At the Coastal Commission meeting, PG&E “Despite Diablo Canyon’s continued operation, Senior Director of Regulatory, Environmental, and our community has already experienced a Repurposing Tom Jones said that HomeFed has meaningful loss in revenue. While these impacts been cooperative. may seem small in a statewide context, they have “The lawsuit has been resigned, that is settled,” real consequences for students, classrooms, and he said. “They’ve expressed to us a willingness for a educational stability,” the parent group said. “We fair market value for the conservation on their lease respectfully urge continued coordination among interest, … and we support a contemporaneous fee state agencies and our legislative representatives title transfer to a conservation group.” to ensure that mitigation commitments are clearly There are other issues that remain unresolved defined, enforceable, and responsive to localized when it comes to SB 846. impacts.” ∆ Laird pointed to the uncertainty of PG&E’s —Bulbul Rajagopal

Paso Robles approves new food truck rules after complaints spike

can park and conduct business so close to our storefront, competing directly with us while not bearing the same long-term operational costs and obligations that we are required to meet.” Torres also raised concerns about inconsistent enforcement across the city, saying restrictions appear to be applied in some areas but not others. He emphasized that his goal was not to eliminate competition, but to ensure fairness for all businesses. In response to the growing number of complaints, the City Council formed an ad hoc Food Truck Committee in August to review the city’s regulations and recommend changes. The committee, made up of Councilmembers Steve Gregory and Chris Bausch, held two public meetings in September and November, and gathered feedback from residents, food truck operators, and business owners. Paso Assistant Planner Piper Smith said the first

The Paso Robles City Council approved new regulations for food trucks on Dec. 16 following an increase in complaints from residents and business owners earlier this year. Between April and August 2025, the city received 49 complaints related to food trucks and street vendors, according to city staff. Complaints included generator noise, blocked sidewalks, downtown congestion, and concerns from brickand-mortar restaurant owners about competition. “As a brick-and-mortar business, we have made a significant financial investment in our location, equipment, and long-term presence in this community,” Adan Torres, owner of Paletería y Nevería Las Michoacanas, wrote for public comment. “We find it unfair that a mobile vendor

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meeting was largely a listening session. “We were able to get a lot of good feedback from food truck operators and the general public,” Smith told the council, adding that there were recurring concerns about generators, enforcement, furniture, and permitting rules. One of the changes approved by the council is a new 9-foot setback requirement for food trucks serving toward public sidewalks or streets. Food trucks serving inward on private property will not be subject to the setback. “We heard repeatedly about blocked sidewalks and path-of-travel issues,” Smith said. The setback, she explained, is intended to create space for customers while keeping sidewalks clear. The council also approved limits on tables, chairs, and shade structures. Food trucks may now use limited seating and one shade structure, as long as NEWS continued page 6

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petroleum exploration and extraction According to the U.S. Geological Survey, activity on our coast,” Cal Poly Initiative for at least three earthquakes measuring Climate Leadership and Resilience Director magnitude 3.0 or higher have occurred near Erin Pearse told supervisors. “We request the Templeton over the past two months—the resolution retain its careful wording to avoid most recent one on Dec. 12 measuring at 3.4. impacting any potential future development The most significant was a magnitude 4.1 of offshore wind, which is a vital component earthquake recorded on Nov. 18, which likely of clean energy mix in our state.” triggered the subsequent shaking. The supervisors’ move comes almost a “California is a seismically active state, month after the U.S. Department of the and earthquakes happen all the time,” said Interior announced a replacement to the John Bellini, a geophysicist with the USGS Biden-era oil and gas leasing program. National Earthquake Information Center Called Unleashing American Offshore in Golden, Colorado. “It’s not unusual for Energy, the order detailed an expansive oil a series of felt earthquakes to occur in any and gas leasing program that includes up to given area.” six new lease sales off the Northern, Central, Bellini explained that the recent tremors and Southern California coasts between are consistent with an aftershock sequence— 2027 and 2030. It’s the first federal proposal smaller earthquakes that follow a larger main to open Central Coast waters to new offshore shock as the Earth’s crust continues to settle. drilling in decades. “An aftershock is just a smaller earthquake Fourth District Supervisor Jimmy after a larger one,” Bellini said. “The fault is Paulding announced in his periodic still adjusting or moving slightly afterward, newsletter that he requested consideration of but they’re all earthquakes.” the resolution. While Templeton does not frequently “The current federal administration experience noticeable earthquakes, has made clear its intent to roll back Bellini said that does not make the recent environmental protections, expand offshore activity unusual. California is crisscrossed drilling, and open our coast and ocean by numerous faults, many of which are floor to industrial extraction,” Paulding’s unnamed or poorly mapped, particularly in newsletter said. “These policies put corporate areas away from major fault zones. profits ahead of public health, local “I don’t see any specifically named faults economies, and the long-term protection of associated with these earthquakes,” Bellini our coastline.” said. “But California has faults all over the The local chapters of the Sierra Club and place, and they’re generally related to the Mothers for Peace also broader tectonic system, urged the SLO County including the San Andreas supervisors to reaffirm Fault.” Send any news opposition to newly Earthquakes are or story tips to proposed offshore oil and measured using the news@newtimesslo.com. gas drilling efforts. Richter magnitude scale, “This threat is not which is logarithmic hypothetical but something meaning each whole Central Coast residents experienced number increase represents a significant firsthand as recently as the 2015 Refugio jump in strength. Bellini said each increase Oil Spill,” Sierra Club Chapter Chair Mila in magnitude represents 10 times the ground Vujovich-LaBarre wrote in a letter prior motion and roughly 32 times more released to the meeting. “Across the United States, energy. around 3.3 million jobs and $250 billion in “So when you go from a magnitude 3 to GDP are dependent on healthy oceans.” a magnitude 4, that’s a big jump in energy,” While neighboring Santa Barbara County Bellini said. “Each step up releases a lot more Board of Supervisors hasn’t adopted a energy than the previous one.” similar resolution yet, it directed staff in Despite that increase, Bellini said May—exactly a decade after the Refugio oil earthquakes in the magnitude 3 to 4 are spill—to draft a plan to enact a countywide considered relatively minor. Damage is ban on new oil and gas developments and a generally limited at those levels, though gradual phaseout of existing facilities. residents may feel shaking indoors. The Sierra Club along with Ecologistics, “Around magnitude 4, you might see the League of Women Voters, the SLO things knocked off shelves or minor damage Climate Coalition, and the SLO Surfrider in older brick buildings,” he said. “But we Foundation chapter will host a SLO County wouldn’t expect widespread or serious teach-in about offshore drilling expansion on damage from an earthquake of that size.” Jan. 12 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The registration Bellini emphasized that aftershock link for the Zoom webinar will be posted at sequences can continue for weeks or even sierraclub.org/santa-lucia/calendar. months after a larger earthquake, gradually SLO County supervisors cast a 3-2 vote decreasing in frequency and intensity over as a consent agenda item that was pulled time. for separate discussion. Second District Some residents have taken to Facebook Supervisor John Peschong and 5th District and Nextdoor to express relief that the Supervisor Heather Moreno dissented. recent quakes have been relatively small. “I represent San Luis Obispo County, “I’ll take a hundred of these little ones and the resolution is a one-size-fits-all over one monumentally huge and tragic resolution,” Peschong told New Times. “We quake. Each of these little ones release a tiny don’t need it because don’t have any offshore amount of tension along the fault so when oil.” ‘the big one’ does hit us it’s not as extreme —Bulbul Rajagopal as it could have been,” Paso Robles resident Jefferson Malone shared on Nextdoor. Residents are encouraged to stay informed Recent earthquakes near and prepared, but the recent activity Templeton were likely doesn’t indicate an increased risk of a major aftershocks earthquake in the immediate future, Bellini A recent cluster of earthquakes have been said. felt near Templeton, but seismologists say the “From what we’re seeing, this looks like activity is likely part of a normal aftershock typical aftershock behavior,” he said. ∆ sequence following a larger quake last month. —Chloë Hodge

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SLO County should ban tropical milkweed sales The monarch butterfly is an icon with enduring strength and tenacity while flying thousands of miles. Sadly, wildfires, land development, and greedy people are killing the Western monarch. When developers flatten fields of milkweed and wildflowers, they should be required to mitigate and reseed but aren’t. One important thing we must do as a county is ban the sale of tropical milkweed. I’ve seen it in local nurseries. The main peril of tropical milkweed (Asclepias curassavica) is that its year-round growth in warm climates disrupts monarch butterfly migration and promotes the buildup of the fatal OE parasite (Ophryocystis elektroscirrha), leading to sick monarchs that don’t migrate or die, causing population declines. Unlike native milkweeds that die back, tropical milkweed provides continuous

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breeding grounds, trapping monarchs in a cycle of infection and no migration. Other counties have now banned the sale of tropical milkweed. San Luis Obispo County needs to do the same. Local nurseries should only sell native milkweed such as narrow leaf. Ethel “Tink” Landers Arroyo Grande

A response to the funding cuts for music in San Luis Coastal schools It’s time for our culture to dial down our obsession with sports and expand opportunities for personal development for students who have strong interests in other pursuits. It’s well known that, like athletics, participation in music, art, drama, and dance produces better academic outcomes and more well-rounded school graduates. These activities promote commitment to

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the school as a community; they can also lay the groundwork for a career in the arts. Performance careers generally depend on acquiring a foundation early in life. Many young people might miss out on a fulfilling career if they don’t have the opportunity to begin at a young enough age. Whatever the claim might be, ranking athletics above music in the “return” ranking clearly indicates that athletics is more highly valued. Johanna Rubba Grover Beach

Music has benefits that last beyond youth On the importance of music, instrumental, and choral programs at the middle and high schools, people should realize the multitude of benefits to a happy, stable, prosperous life the arts do teach us. The list of benefits cannot be understated. The discipline of learning an instrument, to play

ticket-selling performances could help, not forgetting in-kind donations to ensure we always have band, orchestras, and chorus opportunities for young growing students. John Edwards SLO

We don’t need them, we don’t want them The idea of building new houses, creating new jobs isn’t all that great if this offshore wind thing unfortunately unfolds. There will come a time when the construction jobs are done and the people who live in those houses will be off to other work. The noise, the bad air that will be present during construction, maintenance, and operation will be oppressive. The loss of local business and jobs and the loss of home values will be devastating and heartbreaking. If it wasn’t for the tax credits, this wouldn’t happen. There is no “pot of gold” at the end of this storm. The lives of many people and marine life will

It’s time for our culture to dial down our obsession with sports and expand opportunities for personal development for students who have strong interests in other pursuits.

—Johanna Rubba, Grover Beach

in an ensemble as an important team player. Learning to listen and follow instructions. The teaching of core educational subjects can be addressed through music. Music and the arts make life worthwhile and beautiful. People grow through their art, and it can be shared with many. It is a mistake for school districts to abandon or cut these programs. When funds become short, more

be greatly impacted by this offshore wind disaster of enormous consequences. Warren Buffett himself said, “We get a tax credit if we build a lot of wind farms. That’s the only reason to build them. They don’t make sense without the tax credit.” The rich get richer, and we pay the taxes! Ellie Ripley Arroyo Grande

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here is a lot of talk these days about gerrymandering, both in the context of Proposition 50 and in a pending challenge to a part of the Voters Rights Act of 1965 that requires that race be considered in redistricting so that a minority can be assured of districts in which they dominate. It seems like a good time to reflect on the career of a notorious California Supreme Court chief justice whose decisions are still reverberating today in the gerrymandering fight. Rose Bird was appointed chief justice of the California Supreme Court in 1977 by Gov. Jerry Brown. Brown had distinguished himself by making unconventional and controversial appointments, and by his counterculture baiting of the conventional establishment. His publicized stunts included abandoning the glitz of the governor’s mansion for a mattress on the floor of a rock poster-decorated apartment, using an old battered Plymouth as his official ride, dating rock star Linda Ronstadt, and having a Sufi chanting choir perform at the traditional governor’s prayer breakfast. He had a pretty lively first tenure. Appointing Bird as chief justice was one of Brown’s most controversial acts. While undeniably bright, she had absolutely no judicial experience and had been working as a public defender. She was also relatively young and thoroughly leftist. Her leftist politics were demonstrated in her treatment of death penalty cases. While she assured everyone that she would be willing to

enforce the politically popular death penalty in the right circumstances, she still voted to overturn it in every single one of the 61 death penalty cases that she considered during her tenure. She also voted to overturn the balanced budget initiative passed by the voters and spoke out against the Victims’ Bill of Rights. She voted to uphold the liability of the phone company in a lawsuit in which a drunk’s car went up on the sidewalk and hit the plaintiff who was in a sidewalk phone booth. Her decisions usually left conservatives and moderates either shaking their heads or sputtering in outrage. California is no stranger to gerrymandering, the practice of drawing districts to either enhance or diminish the influence of particular groups of voters. Although Democrats only outnumber Republicans in California by less than 2 to 1 (approximately 45 percent to 25 percent), they have 43 of the state’s 52 Congressional seats, to only nine Republican seats, turning a less than 2 to 1 advantage in voters into a 4 to 1 advantage in congressional seats. The redistricting following the 1980 census was a particularly grotesque affair. The Democrat-controlled Legislature fashioned elaborately shaped districts to assure themselves of friendly voters, which Democrat Phil Burton quipped were his “contribution to modern art.” Assembly Speaker Willie Brown’s was especially distinctive. It slithered through friendly neighborhoods in San Francisco like a convulsing snake and then

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jumped across the Bay to Vallejo 30 miles away, to capture welcoming voters there. In reaction to this gerrymander, the angry voters of California passed an initiative soundly rejecting the Democratic reapportionment plan. The Democratic political leadership was frantic. Led by Chief Justice Bird, the California Supreme Court invalidated the initiative results using a flimsy pretext and reinstated the rejected plans as more “practicable.” Redistricting continued under the control of Democratic politicians, and the voters grew still angrier. The angry voters spoke again in 1986 when Bird was removed from office by an overwhelming 67 percent of the voters, becoming the first chief justice ever removed. Jerry Brown-appointed justices Cruz Reynoso and Joseph Grodin were also removed. Justice Stanley Mosk, a moderate and respected liberal appointed by Pat Brown, was not challenged. In 2008, voters took redistricting away from the politicians, creating the California Redistricting Commission to set district lines. It seems to have generated little controversy. But fast forward 17 years to the passage of Proposition 50, which bypasses the commission and imposes district maps drawn by the Democratic powerbrokers to benefit themselves. It seems that Democrats have recovered from their earlier complaints about gerrymandering, to actively embrace it, at least when they are the ones doing it. Most of us are well adjusted enough to accept occasional political losses by “our side,” although perhaps with a bit of grumbling or whining. However, we are usually not so sanguine when the “other side” cheats by tampering with the

democratic process. When the Bird court politically injected itself into the electoral process and corruptly overturned the voter’s choice to reject the 1982 gerrymander, it pissed me off so much that it turned me from an occasionally disillusioned Democrat into the ranting conservative curmudgeon that I am today. So the next time you find yourself outraged by some wrongheaded conservative opinion of mine, you can thank Rose Bird and her left-wing cronies. The ideological spirit of Rose Bird lives on in the form of Proposition 50, and California Democrats and may eventually create more cranky conservatives like myself. ∆ John Donegan is a retired attorney in Pismo Beach who is still in a snit about the decision 50 years later. Send a response for publication to letters@newtimesslo.com.

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SLO burn W hat’s that sucking sound? It’s either the 2.5 billion gallons of ocean water Diablo Canyon Power Plant (DCPP) draws in daily to cool its systems or it’s the sound of PG&E getting away with murdering what the California Coastal Commission estimates to be 2 billion larval fish every year. Now that the Coastal Commission has extended PG&E’s Diablo operating permit to 2030, my quick math tells me 10 billion more little fishies will perish as the plant sucks in 4.5 trillion gallons of water over five years. That’s sad, and so is the fact that PG&E has filed for bankruptcy twice, once in 2001 thanks to California’s energy crisis and again in 2019 thanks to the wildfires the company was held responsible for due to its lack of proper infrastructure maintenance. Taxpayers bailed out the company, so we’re paying PG&E for electricity, and our tax dollars are paying to keep the poorly managed investor-owned company afloat. We’re dummies. The 2001 bailout cost PG&E and the state of California, and by “state of California” I mean taxpayers, between $40 billion and $45 billion. The 2019 fire debacle cost about $58 billion more and also found PG&E guilty of 84 counts of involuntary manslaughter for those who perished in the Camp Fire, which is downright tragic. Now the Coastal Commission has handed PG&E the keys to a rickety old nuclear

power plant and told it to have fun making money for its investors for five more years. Dummies? We’re total idiots. Yet, what’s the alternative? Diablo supplies about 9 percent of California’s power supply and 17 percent of the state’s zero-carbon energy supply. Between future AI’s energy needs and the effects of global warming and human beings’ increased energy needs, we’re basically screwed without Diablo. We’re probable screwed with it. We’re just screwed. In case you’re looking for a silver lining to the five-year operating permit extension, here it is: PG&E is required to conserve 4,500-plus of Diablo’s 12,000-acre property. “The Coastal Commission’s decision on Diablo Canyon is a major victory for land conservation and public access, ensuring that future generations will benefit from the conservation of these special lands,” state Sen. John Laird (D-Santa Cruz) announced. Hm. I guess that’s good. The plan includes 25 miles of trails and $10 million to build them. Of course, it’s important to remember that the $10 million PG&E will spend to build the trails is money they made from us. It’s our money, but that didn’t stop Laird from praising the Coastal Commission. “Today, their long-held vision has been realized, and this coastline will be conserved and made available for public access for

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present and future generations,” Laird said. “I PG&E is concerned, the $800 million-plus am grateful to everyone who helped bring us plant now has no taxable value. to this momentous day.” “When local officials told us PG&E’s Just think, fellow Obispians. Someday, position—that the assessed value of the maybe when the plant closes in 2030, physical plant at DCPP [Diablo Canyon or maybe when the plant closes in 2045 Power Plant] was zero for property tax (because PG&E has a proposal to extend it 20 purposes—we thought there was some more years), you’ll be able to take a hike along miscommunication, because the idea the coast next to concrete casks filled with itself just sounded absurd,” SLC Parent radioactive material like plutonium-239. Its Information Network wrote in a letter to half-life is about 24,000 years. Sizzle! PG&E, Sen. Laird, Assemblywoman Dawn No worries, right? All tucked away in a Addis, and others. nice, safe concrete cask, right? According Keep in mind San Luis Coastal is facing to the Environmental and Energy Study a massive budget shortfall thanks to the Institute, “Moist marine salts and other triple whammy of disappearing COVID conditions can cause short-term corrosion funds, rising costs of operating expenses and cracks in canisters. A 2-year-old Diablo and pension contributions, and the loss of Canyon canister was found to have cracking Diablo-driven tax revenue. Oh yeah, and conditions. Once cracks start, they can grow the state requirement to offer transitional through the wall in 16 years.” kindergarten without full state funding. Yes, PG&E has planted a giant radioactive The district has proposed around $5 turd on our coast, but we’re excited to hike million in cuts for the 2026-27 school year, near it. Yay! Conservation for the win! including a prosed cut to music programs, Here’s where it gets really sucky. Diablo’s which has some parents whistling an tax burden used to contribute about $7.5 unhappy tune. About 30 full-time positions million annually to our schools, but when the may be cut and various programs reduced. plan to shutter the plant in 2025 was inked Diablo, you little devil! If we let PG&E keep in 2016, PG&E agreed to pay $85 million to destroying our environment and leaving seven local cities, San Luis its nuclear waste on our Coastal Unified School coastland, the least it can District, and SLO County do is pay to educate our to offset the loss of that children so they grow up Send us your revenue. Of course, now that smarter than the dummies views and opinion to the plant’s open for another that let this happen. ∆ letters@newtimesslo.com. five years, those taxes will roll in again, right? Right? The Shredder wants solar Nope! According to PG&E, that $85 million panels for everyone. Shine your light at settlement wiped the slate clean. As far as shredder@newtimesslo.com.

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The 19th annual Winterdance Celtic Christmas Celebration will be held on Sunday, Dec. 21, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Octagon Barn Center in San Luis Obispo. Enjoy angelic singing and instrumentals, along with some Irish stepdancing. Tickets range from $15 to $40. Get more information at mollysrevenge.com. —Angie Stevens

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A CHRISTMAS STORY: SCREENING FUNDRAISER FOR LOS OSOS CARES Enjoy this screening of the classic Christmas movie, while supporting the underserved community of Estero Bay. Visit site for tickets and more info. Dec. 23, 5:30 p.m. $15. my805tix.com. Bay Theatre, 464 Morro Bay Blvd., 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. 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. GALLERY AT MARINA SQUARE PRESENTS CAROL ASTAIRE: OIL PAINTING See luminous ocean paintings by Carol Astaire inspired by many years exploring California’s coast by kayak and

on foot. Gallery is open daily. Through Dec. 29, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. (805) 7721068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay. GALLERY AT MARINA SQUARE PRESENTS JEFF ODELL: OIL PAINTING Morro Bay plein air artist Jeff Odell captures 30 years of coastal beauty with lush, textured oils. Gallery is open daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Through Dec. 29, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. (805) 772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay. GALLERY AT MARINA SQUARE PRESENTS SANDRA LISI: BLOCK PRINTING & SMALL WORKS See hand-carved woodblock and linocut prints on display, featuring illustrations of the Central Coast with bold colors and beautiful compositions. Gallery is open daily. Through Dec. 29, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. (805) 772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare. com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, 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. NORTH SLO COUNTY

3 ARTISTS RETROSPECTIVE REVEAL Susan Lyon, Maryanne Nucci, and Kathy Madonna invite you to visit their Retrospective Show including original photographs, charcoals, watercolors, etchings, linocuts, and mono prints. Saturdays, 2-5 p.m. (805) 440-7152.

cottontailcreek.com/susanart. Pocket Gallery on Pine, 8491/2 13th Street, Paso Robles. ARTFUL HOLIDAYS AND 2026 DECOR Everything you need to give the gift of art to those you love, decorate for the Holidays, and enhance your home for years to come! Through Feb. 28, 2026, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. (805) 286-4430. parkstreetgallery.com. Park Street Gallery, 1320 Park St., Paso Robles. 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.

materials. Saturdays, 10 a.m.-noon and Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m. $20 + model’s tip. fieldworkart.org. Fieldwork, 4307 El Camino Real, Atascadero, (971) 645-2481. SIP N’ SKETCH/SIP N’ PAINT Bring your own supplies (or borrow some of our’s) and paint or sketch a themed live-model or still life under the guidance of Studios resident artists. See website for the specific theme of the month. Your first glass of wine is included in price. Third Saturday of every month, 6-9 p.m. $20. (805) 238-9800. studiosonthepark.org. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles. 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. THIRD SATURDAY Visit the Studios for our Third Saturday Event. Partake in our COLORbar while sipping on wine, which will be available with a $10 donation. Dec. 20, 6-9 p.m. Free. (805) 238-9800. studiosonthepark.org/events/thirdsaturday-4/. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles.

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.

WEARABLE WONDERS - SILVER JEWELRY WORKSHOP In this hands-on beginner workshop, you’ll learn how to create your own custom pendant using real silver—no experience required. Dec. 20, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $100. (805) 238-9800. bradgolden.com. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St, 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

WRITERS WANTED Novelists, screenwriters, poets , and short story writers welcome. This group meets in Atascadero twice a month, on Thursday nights (email jeffisretired@yahoo.com for

New Times and the Sun now share their community listings for a complete Central Coast calendar running from SLO County through northern Santa Barbara County. Submit events online by logging in with your Google, Facebook, or Twitter account at newtimesslo.com. You may also email calendar@newtimesslo. com. Deadline is one week before the issue date on Thursdays. Submissions are subject to editing and approval. Contact Calendar Editor Angie Stevens directly at astevens@newtimesslo.com. 14 • New Times • December 18 - December 25, 2025 • www.newtimesslo.com

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specifics). Hone your skills for publication and/or personal development. Third Thursday of every month, 7-9 p.m. Unnamed Atascadero location, Contact host for details, Atascadero. SAN LUIS OBISPO

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/galleryartists/. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo. THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER Bring the whole family to see the hilarious chaos when the Herdman children take over the annual church Christmas pageant. Dec. 19, 7 p.m., Dec. 20, 2 & 7 p.m. and Dec. 21, 6 p.m. $12.56. my805tix. com. Mt. Carmel Lutheran Church, 1701 Fredericks Street, San Luis Obispo. 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, San Luis Obispo. DATE NIGHT POTTERY Bring your date and throw a cup on the pottery wheel. Next, texture a clay slab and press into a form creating a personalized piece. Guest are welcome to bring drinks; venue provides aprons. Pieces are fired, glazed, and ready in two weeks. Saturdays, 6-7:30 p.m. $140. anamcre.com. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo. 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. 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. 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, San Luis Obispo. IMPROV EXTRAVAGANZA AT THE BUNKER Join us at The Bunker SLO for a whirlwind of wit, chaos, and unscripted brilliance at Improv Extravaganza—the ultimate showcase of local improv talent! Dec. 18, 6-8 p.m. $10. (805) 858-8255. centralcoastcomedytheater.com. The Bunker SLO, 810 Orcutt Road, San Luis Obispo. IMPROV SHOW AT THE BUNKER Celebrate the season with a night of unscripted cheer! Join all your favorite improvisers as they create hilarious, heartwarming, and completely made-up fun. Dec. 20, 6-8 p.m. $10. my805tix.com. The Bunker SLO, 810 Orcutt Road, 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) 4418257. Patricia Martin: Whispering Vista Studios, 224 Squire Canyon Rd, San Luis ARTS continued page 16

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Obispo, patriciamartinartist.com. MOBILE CLAY CLASSES Offering handbuilding, throwing, and ceramic decorative arts. All ages and abilities are welcome. Call for more info. ongoing (805) 835-5893. hmcruceceramics. com/book-online. SLO County, Various locations countywide, San Luis Obispo. 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 CLASS This family-friendly open studio time is a wonderful window for any level or age. Saturdays, 11 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. $40. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, anamcre.com. SIJI KRISHNAN Krishnan’s evocative paintings exist in a realm between memory and myth, where figures emerge from translucent layers of pigment. Through Jan. 11, 2026, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. (805) 543-8562. sloma.org/exhibition/ siji-krishnan/. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad 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. 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:

DECEMBER 18 - DECEMBER 28, 2025 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.

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. WHITNEY PINTELLO: SOLO SHOW On display now through mid-April. ongoing slogallery.com/. SLO Gallery, 1023 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

CENTRAL COAST WOOD CARVERS Learn the art of wood carving or wood burning. Join Central Coast Wood Carvers in Morro Bay at St. Timothy’s. Open for beginners, intermediate, or advance. Learn a wide range of techniques and skills. Tuesdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. St. Timothy’s Catholic Church, 962 Piney Way, Morro Bay, (805) 772-2840, sttimothymorrobay.org/index.html.

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

FREE MOVIE NIGHT IN THE SECRET GARDEN: ELF Bring a blanket and grab your favorite Secret Garden snacks! There will be wood-fired pizzas, fresh seasonal salads, classic movie snacks, and popcorn available for purchase. Dec. 19, 5:30 p.m. Free. my805tix.com. The Secret Garden at Sycamore Mineral Springs, 1215 Avila Beach Dr., Avila Beach, (805) 595-7302. AN IRISH CHRISTMAS An Irish Christmas brings dazzling dance, beloved carols, and pure holiday joy—featuring stars from Riverdance and seen nationwide on PBS. Be Irish this Christmas! Dec. 19, 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 20, 2 p.m. $32-$60, Premium $70. (805) 489-9444. clarkcenter.org/shows/an-irishchristmas/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande. PULSE STUDIO OF THE ARTS PRESENTS: THE BEAT BEGINS This debut performance marks the first-ever dance show by Pulse Studio of the Arts — a showcase of hard work, dedication, and love for movement. Dec. 18, 7 p.m. $35. (805) 489-9444. clarkcenter.org/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande. VILLAGE CREATIVE PRESENTS: CHRISTMAS CONCERT 2025 Village Creative is a local creative arts studio based in the charming village of Arroyo Grande. Dec. 20, 3-4 & 5-6 p.m. $15. (805) 489-9444. clarkcenter.org/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande. WORKSHOPS AND MORE AT THE LAVRA Check the venue’s calendar for storytelling workshops, lectures, movie nights, and discussions held on a periodic basis. ongoing thelavra.org/ home. The Lavra, 2070 E. Deer Canyon Road, Arroyo Grande.

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A Christmas Concert presented by Village Creative will take place at the Clark Center for the Performing Arts in Arroyo Grande on Saturday, Dec. 20, from 3 to 4 p.m. and 5 to 6 p.m. Music students ranging from beginner to advanced will showcase what they have learned throughout the year. Hear a mix of classic Christmas carols, holiday hits, and original compositions. General admission is $15 and can be purchased at clarkcenter.org. —A.S. SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS

PCPA PRESENTS ‘DISNEY’S FROZEN THE BROADWAY MUSICAL For the first time in forever, Disney’s Frozen comes to life on the PCPA stage! The worldwide Broadway sensation, based on the Academy Award-winning animated film, brings dazzling life to the beloved story of two royal sisters bound by love, challenged by secrets, and destined to discover the power of being true to themselves. Through Dec. 21 $25. (805) 922-8313. pcpa.org. PCPA: The Pacific Conservatory Theatre, 800 S. College, Santa Maria.

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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. CAMBRIA CHRISTMAS MARKET Celebrate the 14th Annual Cambria Christmas Market, which opens on Nov. 28, and goes until Dec. 31. The market is closed on Dec. 1, 2, 8, 9, 24, and 25. More information is available at the link. Through Dec. 31, 5-9 p.m. $27-$45. (800) 966-6490. cambriachristmasmarket. com/. Cambria Pines Lodge, 2905 Burton Dr., Cambria. 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

CO-DEPENDENTS ANONYMOUS MEETING Co-Dependents Anonymous (CoDA) is a Twelve Step recovery program for anyone who desires to have healthy and loving relationships with themselves and others. Meeting is hybrid (both in person and on Zoom). For information, call 805-900-5237. Saturdays, 1-2:15 p.m. Free. thecambriaconnection.org/. 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. GRIEF, GRATITUDE, GRACIOUSNESS – A HOLIDAY SOUND JOURNEY FOR THE HEART / LOS OSOS In this integrative Sound “Bath” Journey, you will explore the transformative power of gratitude — not as a denial of grief, but as a gentle bridge toward healing and hope. Gratitude and grief can coexist; both are expressions of love and reminders of what truly matters. Dec. 21, 2-3 p.m. $17.91-$28.62. my805tix. com. Central Coast Body Therapy Center, 2005 9th St., Los Osos, (805) 709-2227. LOS OSOS SUNDAY MEDITATION CLASS Sitting with a supportive group strengthens one’s meditation practice. Join us for a weekly talk on topics related to meditation and consciousness plus silent and guided meditation. Facilitated by Devin Wallace. Beginners welcome. Email devinwalla@gmail.com for more information. Sundays, 10:15 a.m.-11:15 p.m. By donation. (805) 709-2227. inner-workings.com. Central Coast Body Therapy Center, 2005 9th St., Los Osos.

MORRO BAY METAPHYSICIANS DISCUSSION GROUP A group of metaphysically minded individuals that have been meeting for many years now in the Coalesce Chapel. Club offers a supportive metaphysical based community. Members discuss a different topic each week. All are welcome to join. Fridays, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Suggested donation of $10-$15. Coalesce Bookstore, 845 Main St., Morro Bay, coalescebookstore.com/. 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. STRETCH, BREATHE, AND BALANCE Ideal for seniors, and open to everyone. Instructor Randal Bodlak takes you through specific moves to promote mobility, internal strength, and stability. Mondays, 9-10 a.m. $10 per session. (805) 528-4880. Bayside Martial Arts, 1200 2nd St., Los Osos. TAI CHI AND QI GONG: ZEN IN MOTION Small group classes with 2019 Tai Chi Instructor of the Year. Call for time and days. Learn the Shaolin Water Style and 5 Animals Qi Gong. Beginners welcomed. Mondays, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Call for price details. (805) 701-7397. charvetmartialarts. com. Morro Bay Martial Arts, 850 Shasta, Morro Bay. TAI CHI BASICS Visit site for more details on this ongoing, weekly Tai Chi program. Tuesdays, 4:30-5:30 p.m. $10-$12. (805) 772-7486. fitnessworksmb. com. FitnessWorks, 500 Quintana Rd., Morro Bay. WHIMSICAL WINTER WONDERLAND Step into the Whimsical Winter Wonderland at Cambria Nursery—where the magic of the season comes to life through light, design, and imagination. Through Jan. 15, 2026 (805) 927-4747. cambrianursery.com/events/. Cambria Nursery and Florist, 2801 Eton Rd., Cambria. WINTER SOLSTICE RITUALS FOR RENEWAL The Winter Solstice is one of the four great seasonal turnings. It’s a CULTURE & LIFESTYLE continued page 19

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time of endings and beginnings, a time to harvest the experience of the old year and to create momentum for the new. Meditate together around the sacred fire and perform a ceremony of recapitulation and intention forming. Dec. 21, 5-6:30 p.m. $48.98. my805tix.com. 9th Limb Yoga, 845 Napa Ave., Morro Bay, (415) 852-1787. YOGA PLUS A hybrid of yoga and “stretching” techniques that yield a body that moves and feels amazing. Mondays, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $10 per session. (415) 516-5214. Bayside Martial Arts, 1200 2nd St., Los Osos. ZEN IN MOTION Learn the Shaolin Water Style and other deep breathing and moving meditation techniques with the 2019 Taijiquan Instructor of the Year. Beginners Welcome.Instructor Certification Courses available. Mondays, Wednesdays Call for details. (805) 7017397. charvetmartialarts.com. Grateful Body, 850 Shasta, Morro Bay. NORTH SLO COUNTY

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. CHRISTMAS AT THE RANCH Enjoy a ride on a real steam-train as you travel to Santa’s Village for food, games, magic, pony rides, a marketplace, Santa, and more! Fridays, Saturdays, 4:30-9 p.m. through Dec. 21 $15-$40. (805) 540-3214. christmasatthemargarita.com/. Santa Margarita Ranch, 9000 Yerba Buena Ave, Santa Margarita. DOWNTOWN PASO ROBLES MAIN STREET - 35TH ANNUAL VICTORIAN TEDDY BEAR TEA Dec. 20, 2-4 p.m. $23.27. my805tix.com. Park Ballroom, 1232 Park St. #200, Paso Robles. GODDESS GROUP Please join Oracle Owner/Intuitive Medium, Tiffany Klemz, for this twice monthly, Goddess Group. The intention of this group is to curate connection, inspiration, unity, and empowerment. Every other Tuesday, 6:30-8 p.m. $11. (805) 464-2838. oracleatascaderoca.com. Oracle, 6280 Palma Ave., Atascadero. GUIDED MEDITATION WITH KAREN LEARY AT AWAKENING WAYS Experience guided meditations every Wednesday evening in a supportive space. Connect with your inner self and discover peace, healing, and self-awareness. Wednesdays, 6-7 p.m. (805) 391-4465. awakeningways.org. Awakening Ways Center for Spiritual Living, 7350 El Camino Real, Ste. 101, Atascadero.

DECEMBER 18 - DECEMBER 28, 2025 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/fitness-classes/. Templeton Tennis Ranch, 345 Championship Lane, Templeton. 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. 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. TRAFFIC JAM VINTAGE & HANDMADE MARKET Applications for vendors are still open for the last Traffic Jam Vintage & Handmade Pop Up market. Enjoy food truck, music, and last minute Christmas shopping. Dec. 21, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Fre. trafficjamvintagemarket.com. Golden State Goods, 5880 Traffic Way, Atascadero. VINYASA YOGA FLOW The class prioritizes increasing mental acuity and improving body and muscle flexibility. A restorative and gentle yoga focusing on breathing and targeting specific areas of the body. Please call to register in advance. Sundays, 12-1 p.m. and Saturdays, 8:30-9:30 a.m. $16-$22; $50 membership. (805) 434-9605. ttrtennis. com/yoga. Templeton Tennis Ranch, 345 Championship Lane, Templeton. YANG STYLE TAI CHI The course’s instructor won many Tai Chi and other internal martial arts tournaments. Both experienced martial artists and new learners are welcome to the class. Mondays, Wednesdays, 5-6 p.m. $62. (805) 470-3360. Colony Park Community Center, 5599 Traffic Way, Atascadero. SAN LUIS OBISPO

CHRISTMAS DINNER AT THE GARDENS OF AVILA Celebrate the season at Sycamore Springs Mineral Resort and Spa. Dec. 25, 3-9 p.m. $80. (805) 595 7302. sycamoresprings.com. Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort and Spa, 1215 Avila Beach Drive, San Luis Obispo.

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Send event information to events@newtimesslo.com or submit online. A CHRISTMAS STORY Packed with holiday mischief, childhood dreams, and nostalgic charm, A Christmas Story captures the magic of the season with wit, warmth, and plenty of laughs. Saturdays, 2-4 & 7-9 p.m., Sundays, 2-4 p.m., Thursdays, 7-9 p.m., Fridays, 7-9 p.m. and Dec. 21, 7-9 p.m. through Dec. 19 $28-$47. (805) 786-2440. slorep.org/ shows/a-christmas-story-2025/. SLO Rep, 888 Morro 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. through May 2 Free. (805) 544-6366. facebook.com/even ts/592253119822089/592256636488404. Captain Nemo Games, 565 Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo. HOLIDAYS AT THE JACK HOUSE Step into the Holidays! Take a free guided tour of the Jack House & Gardens to see this Victorian gem, in all its holiday splendor. Dec. 21, 1-4 p.m. Free. (805) 781-7305. slocity.org/JackHouse. The Jack House, 536 Marsh St., San Luis Obispo. MINDFULNESS AND MEDITATION (ONLINE MEETING) Zoom series hosted by TMHA. Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.-noon Transitions Mental Health Warehouse, 784 High Street, San Luis Obispo, (805) 270-3346. 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.

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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21 Odd Fellows Hall, SLO

FRIDAY, JANUARY 23 Libertine Brewing Co, SLO

SATURDAY, JANUARY 24 Cal Poly Library, SLO

The Freddie Ravel Trio

SUNDAY, JANUARY 25 Mt. Carmel Lutheran Church, SLO

One Day Improv Festival

SATURDAY, JANUARY 31 San Luis Obispo Grange Hall

Scoundrel, Captive State, Perception

Somatic Magic Retreat

Joyful Rhythms Drum Circle

Mininova-Love Will Conquer All

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1 Humdinger Brewing, SLO

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8 6430 Squire Ct, SLO

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8 Gala Pride & Diversity Center, SLO

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13 Gathering House at UCC, SLO

Savage Master

Roy Orbison Returns

SLO Craft Beer Fest

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14 Humdinger Brewing, SLO

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14 Templeton Performing Arts Center

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21 Alex Madonna Expo Center, SLO

Santa Barbara Winter Wedding Expo

Renaissance, Baroque & Beyond: Sacred & Profane SUNDAY, MARCH 1 United Methodist Church, SLO

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FRIDAY, MARCH 6 Paso Robles

Central Coast Jazz Guitar Fest!

Learn to Sail

13th Annual Ventura County Farm Day

NATURE LIGHTS SLO Botanical Garden’s holiday tradition, Nature Lights, features magical displays, live music, local chefs, and an artists’ market. Fridays, Saturdays, 5-8 p.m., Dec. 21, 5-8 p.m., Dec. 22, 5-8 p.m. and Dec. 23, 5-8 p.m. through Dec. 27 $18-$28. (805) 541-1400. slobg.org/ CULTURE & LIFESTYLE continued page 22

SUNDAY, MARCH 1 Santa Barbara Women’s Club

FRIDAY, MARCH 13 Santa Ynez Valley Marriott, Buellton

SATURDAY, MARCH 14 Morro Bay Yacht Club

SATURDAY, APRIL 11 Multiple Locations, California

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naturelights/. San Luis Obispo Botanical Gardens, 3450 Dairy Creek Rd, 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. SLO COMMUNITY HOLIDAY FEAST Enjoy a delicious holiday dinner with live musical entertainment! Winter clothing care packages are available to the unhoused community. To donate or volunteer, visit the website provided. Dec. 25, 2:45-5:45 p.m. Free. slocommunitycares.org. SLO Community Holiday Feast!, 801 Grand Ave, San Luis Obispo, (805) 458-9567. WINTER GYMNASTICS CAMP Flip into a fabulous future with friends ages 4 to 13. There are half-days, full-days, and extended care, customizable for your perfect schedule. Dec. 22, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and Dec. 23, 9:30 a.m.2:30 p.m. $45-$396. (805) 547-1496. performanceathleticsslo.com/camps. Performance Athletics Gymnastics, 4484 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

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WINTER SOLSTICE: DRUMMING & POTLUCK / PREFUMO CANYON Enjoy a community potluck, and drumming circle to celebrate life, rhythm, renewal, and relationship. Winter Solstice rituals and activities may include intention setting, a release and renewal ceremony to let go of the old and welcome the light, and more! Dec. 20, 12-4 p.m. $28.62. my805tix.com. Eagles Landing Ranch, 4615 Prefumo Canyon Road, San Luis Obispo. SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY

BEGINNING BALLET FOR ADULTS Enjoy the grace and flow of ballet. No previous experience needed. Wednesdays, 5:156:15 p.m. $12 drop-in; $40 for four classes. (510) 362-3739. grover.org. Grover Beach Community Center, 1230 Trouville Ave., Grover Beach. BODY FUSION/EXERCISE AND FITNESS CLASS Do something good for yourself and stay fit for outdoor sports, while enhancing flexibility, strengthening your core to prevent lower back issues, improving your posture through yoga, and more. Tuesdays, Thursdays, 9-10:30 a.m. Free. (970) 710-1412. Avila Beach Community Center, 191 San Miguel St., Avila Beach, avilabeachcc.com. CHRISTMAS EVE DINNER AT MARISOL

DECEMBER 18 - DECEMBER 28, 2025 Holiday cheer served one course at a time! Make spirits bright with a threecourse Christmas Eve menu made for celebrating. Reservations are required. Call 805-556-3316. Dec. 24, 1-8 p.m. $90. (805) 773-5000. cliffshotelandspa.com/ event/christmas-eve-dinner-at-marisol/. The Cliffs Hotel and Spa, 2757 Shell Beach Rd, Pismo Beach. 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. INGREDIENT PROFILE FORUM Learn the history, etymology, import value, export value, production, crop value, processing, and pricing of one ingredient each month. RSVP is required. Dec. 20, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. (805) 878-7982. instagram.com/ mypassionismyfood. Nipomo Library, 918 W. Tefft, Nipomo. MULTICULTURAL DANCE CLASS FOR ADULTS Experience dance from continents around the earth, including from Africa, Europe, and more. Described as “a wonderful in-depth look at the context and history of cultures of the world.” Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. $10 drop-in; $30 for four classes. (510) 362-3739. grover.org. Grover Beach Community Center, 1230 Trouville Ave., Grover Beach. POINT SAN LUIS LIGHTHOUSE TOURS A docent-led tour of the buildings and grounds of the historic Point San Luis Light Station. Check website for more details. Wednesdays, Saturdays pointsanluislighthouse.org/. Point San Luis Lighthouse, 1 Lighthouse Rd., Avila Beach. SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS

OAK FOLK’S FIRST ANNUAL HOLIDAY CREATIVE MARKET Join for our Holiday Creative Market! Makers are welcome— candles, art, treats, jewelry, more. There are limited tables. Expect cozy vibes and festive fun. Dec. 21, 12-3 p.m. $22. (805) 270-3278. oakfolkstudio.com. Oak Folk Studio, 4850 South Bradley Road, Suite B, Santa Maria. SANTA YNEZ VALLEY

SOLVANG JULEFEST LIGHT, MUSIC & SNOW SHOWS Every night during Solvang Julefest, Solvang Park will sparkle with a 10-minute light and music display on the hour, ending with a “snow” flurry! Through Jan. 4, 2026, 5-9:15 p.m. (805) 465-7298. solvangusa.com/thingsto-do/solvang-julefest. Solvang Park, Mission Dr. and First St., Solvang.

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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. 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. 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. SAN LUIS OBISPO

DOWNTOWN SLO FARMERS MARKET Thursdays, 6-9 p.m. Downtown SLO, Multiple locations, San Luis Obispo. QUEER TRIVIA Sip some cider, test your LGBTQ trivia knowledge, and learn new fun facts. Topic themes and hosts rotate each week. Prizes for winners. BYO food. Third Friday of every month, 6-8 p.m. Free. (805) 292-1500. Two Broads Ciderworks, 3427 Roberto Ct., suite 130, San Luis Obispo, twobroadscider.com. SLO FARMERS MARKET Hosts more than 60 vendors. Saturdays, 8-10:45 a.m. World Market Parking Lot, 325 Madonna Rd., San Luis Obispo.

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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.

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.

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CHRISTMAS EVE DINNER AT SEAVENTURE RESTAURANT Enjoy a beautiful dinner with ocean views while you wait for Santa to arrive! Reservations are highly recommended. Large groups are welcome. Dec. 24, 4-9 p.m. (805) 7733463. seaventure.com/event/christmasdinner/. SeaVenture Restaurant, 100 Oceanview Ave., Pismo Beach. CHRISTMAS DINNER AT SEAVENTURE RESTAURANT Indulge in our special three-course Holiday Prix Fixe Menu. No cooking or cleanup is required, only reservations. Large groups are welcome! Dec. 25, 1-7 p.m. (805) 773-3463. seaventure.com/event/christmasdinner/. SeaVenture Restaurant, 100 Oceanview Ave., Pismo Beach. ∆

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Arts ARTIFACTS SLO-MO Nutcracker

The San Luis Obispo Movement Arts Center is once again mounting its SLOcentric interpretation of Tchaikovsky’s classic Christmas ballet, The Nutcracker: A San Luis Obispo Story, playing three shows over two days in the Cuesta College Cultural and Performing Arts Center on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 20 and 21 (tickets at cuesta. universitytickets.com). SLO Movement is a conservatory-style dance studio founded in 2015 by Maartje Hermans-Lawrence and Ryan Lawrence, who created this version of the ballet. Set in 1894, it follows Clara, who lives on Buchon Street, as her dream takes her to a party, her home, and then a grand adventure “where her Nutcracker prince conquers terrifying tarantulas to reach the Land of Sweet Things: SLO’s historic Chinatown,” SLO Movement announced. “The production features cherished local elements including Ah Louis and Mr. Chong’s candy store, mercury mine workers, sheep and a shepherdess from the coastal dairy industry, wildflowers from the Carrizo Plain, and even a rattlesnake.” “After seeing how deeply audiences connected with our local interpretation last year, we’re excited to bring this magical story home once again,” Hermans-Lawrence said. “There’s something truly special about watching families see their own community’s history come alive through dance.” For more info, call (805) 704-3027 or email info@ movementartscollective.org.

Cayucos for the win

Cayucos provided the background for this year’s Wedding Photographer of the Year Lit! category winner. The dramatic image features a couple at dusk gazing into the Pacific as they each hold glowing lanterns. It’s the work of Micah and Sammie Chaffin. “My wife, Sammie, and I are elopement wedding photographers,” Micah explained, “and a photo we took in Cayucos just won first place in a category of the International Wedding Photographer of the Year Awards. It’s a major global competition.” A quick look at the couple’s website, The Chaffins International (thechaffins.co), offers a taste of the destination elopement and adventure wedding photography they’re known for. “In addition to the award, we’re part of a massive trend in the country of couples choosing intimate, travel-based elopements that’s been rapidly growing in popularity,” Micah added. “My wife and I are California locals and experts in the elopement industry. We’ve photographed and helped plan elopements all over California, Washington, Italy, Hawaii, Fiji, Ireland, and more.” This year’s winners, online at iwpoty.com, are epic. “We’ve had photos featured in Business Insider and Elle and have also won the Junebug Weddings Best of Best Wedding Photos award,” Micah said. “This year we collaborated with Samsung on an elopement photoshoot to promote their memory cards.” Wedding season is just around the corner! Δ —Glen Starkey

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Into the future SLOMA embarks on a bold new journey

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he San Luis Obispo Museum of Art (SLOMA) is poised for a major expansion that will occupy new gallery space on Higuera Street, right in the heart of downtown. It’s an audacious and ambitious project meant to enrich the arts scene and help revitalize the downtown area, and it marks an essential next step in a long journey. What began in 1952 as the San Luis Obispo Art Association—a handful of local artists fostering interest in the visual arts—evolved into the SLO Art Center that in 1967 moved to the city-owned Otto Building at 1010 Broad St. SLOMA leases the Otto Building for just $1 a year, and for decades, plans have been in the works to build a new, larger facility at that location, but it never happened. The nonprofit organization reinvented itself in 2011, taking the name SLOMA to better reflect its museum-quality exhibitions. “It has a long origin story,” SLOMA Executive Director Leann Standish recently explained from a sitting area in the museum with Chief Curator and Director of Education Emma Saperstein. “The previous administration had a building plan that was intended for this space. We sort of walked away from that whole project. When Emma and I took on the museum, our program changed so significantly that [the planned] building was no longer going to make sense.” In 2023, Standish and Saperstein commissioned a study funded by the Harold J. Miossi Charitable Trust and began working with museum planners Lord Cultural Resources. “I’ve worked with them at several different museums, and they’re the preeminent museum planners,” Standish continued. They spent six months studying what a new museum should be and what it would take to operate it. “They came back with a very detailed final report in the beginning of 2024, and primarily it said two things: This is the model that you’ll need to operate the building that you want, here’s every staff position, and here’s how the business runs,” Standish explained. “The other part was a cost estimate of building [a new building], and that came in north of $50 million. We were like, uh, not happening.” It was a real heartbreaker. So many people have worked hard over many years to guide SLOMA to the next level, and it looked like the dream was dead. SCONE AND A CUP OF JOE, PLEASE The expanded SLOMA will have a café overlooking the 3,000-square-foot red brick patio next to San Luis Creek and Mission Plaza.

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“I kind of considered it shelved,” Standish admitted. “I thought, ‘Well, I’m not going to be the director who gets a new museum.’ I’ve told this story a million times, but I really must give credit to [local developer] Rob Rossi [of RRM Design Group], who called me up and said, ‘You cannot shelve this right now, Leann. The people who care deeply and are prepared to invest philanthropically are aging out, and they’re making legacy decisions. And if you don’t move now, you’ll miss the moment.’ Which was very astute. He was right.” It was time to get creative, so DREAM TEAM SLOMA Executive Director Leann Standish (left) SLOMA board of directors coChief Curator and Director of Education Emma Saperstein (right) chair Ermina Karim tapped Clint and have been instrumental in evolving the museum’s programming and Pearce as task force chair and overseeing its upcoming expansion. recruited Beth Marino, Howard Carroll, Tim Tillman, and Eric The buildings are owned by the Davis family of Justesen to find a solution. They began looking at Firebaugh, California. existing properties in the downtown area. “They actually own from The Network all the Nick Tompkins, a developer at NKT Commercial, way around to Luna Red,” Standish said. “They’ve eventually brought the task force the opportunity to been so patient with us because we were just kind purchase three spaces in The Network Mall at 778, of exploring. We weren’t serious at all yet.” 782, and 768 Higuera, two of which were unoccupied. SLOMA took the time the Davis family provided “I used to really want the Ross Building,” them to do a complete feasibility study—early Standish said, “but I think where we’ve ended up is architectural plans, tenant improvement budgets, a a thousand times better, but they looked at all of it. planned capital campaign. Now SLOMA is serious, They really gave serious and the push is on to raise the money to make the consideration to what it dream come true. would take to get to the place that we needed, Calling all philanthropists which is effectively SLOMA will retain the use of its current 25,000 square feet at a building, which will mostly be used for classroom certain ceiling height spaces for adults and kids’ programming. When all and all of that.” goes to plan, SLOMA will own its new space. “When I was “This is amazing,” Standish gushed. “Had we running the gallery built our building here [on Broad Street], we would at Cuesta, we did a never own the building because it’s on city land. summer residency This is our project, and the goal is to raise $20 program that focused on performance art and million. The first half is tenant improvements. It gets us in and operating and running an art student-made pieces, museum. The second half is the money we need and we borrowed to purchase the building and what we’re calling a the basement of The starter endowment. But we will own the building, Network, so it already which is a really big deal.” had good, creative While $20 million seems like a lot, it’s less energy for me,” than half the projected $50 million-plus for new Saperstein added.

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WHAT’S IN A NAME? As part of its fundraising strategy, SLOMA will offer major sponsors naming opportunities for its new gallery spaces.

BIGGER AND BETTER The new gallery spaces will allow for even more of the highquality exhibitions and installations that have come to define the reinvigorated SLOMA.

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construction, and SLOMA’s well into the fundraising process. It currently has about $8 million, and for every dollar up to $2 million donated before Dec. 31, 2025, the Forbes family will match it. “Our donors and our board have been so intentional about how they funded this project,” Standish noted. “Our lead gift is from Ty and Trudie Safreno, and they made the largest portion of their gift to the second half [of the project] to ensure that we weren’t making tenant improvements to somebody else’s building and that we were most assured of buying it.”

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The new location will also provide new revenue streams for SLOMA. Yes, admission will remain free, but a new museum retail gift shop, a café, and rentable event spaces will generate income. “It’ll give us a real level of stability that we don’t, frankly, have right now because we’re so reliant on donations,” Standish explained. “Currently, we run just under a million dollars a year as our operating budget, and we raise all of that ourselves, with the exception of the city contract, which is $100,000. Our operating budget will go closer to $2 million, but we’ll have earned-revenue opportunities that we don’t have presently.” The 3,000-square-foot red brick patio overlooking San Luis Creek and Mission Plaza is an absolute gem and could be rented for outdoor gatherings. The museum will also continue fee-based art classes. It plans to scale the café so it doesn’t compete with existing restaurants nearby. “It’s really meant to be an amenity for visitors, and we have this amazing advisory group,” Standish noted. “We’re not trying to be another restaurant. [Novo and Luna Red proprietor] Robin Covey is on our advisory group, so we don’t want to be in competition because these amazing restaurants are right outside our door. But if you want to stick around and have a cup of coffee and sit on that gorgeous patio, we want that to happen. Or have a glass of wine on a Concerts in the Plaza night where it’s a little less congested, that’s part of our plan.” One restaurant that is being displaced by the project is Ebony SLO, which serves organic, vegan, authentic Ethiopian cuisine located at 778 Higuera. Proprietors Helen and Martha Abraha are actively looking for a new location, and a GoFundMe page was set up to help defray the costs. The business is an unfortunate victim of this move. “We love Ebony,” Saperstein said. “We know the work they do is so incredibly important to the community, and we’re

supporting their efforts to find another great home downtown—that’s our dream. We’ve been resharing their info and trying to connect them to folks who can help them find another great space.” “It’s so hard to find a new location,” Standish lamented, “but what’s clear is how beloved they are and how energized our community is to help them find their next home.”

What the move means for SLO

There’s no shortage of downtown SLO haters. People complain about parking, overpriced rents, empty storefronts, homelessness—you name it. Yet, the downtown has always ebbed and flowed. Anyone remember the hole where Downtown Centre now stands? There’s no guarantee that SLOMA moving to Higuera will instantly revitalize downtown, but according to the SLO County Arts’ report “Economic Impact of the Arts & Culture Sector in San Luis Obispo County,” the arts pay off. In 2024, SLO Town counted 1.1 million arts and culture-related visitors spending $99 million. The arts also added $6.7 million in transient occupancy tax and $1.5 million in local sales tax. “There’s been some tension about our downtown,” Standish admitted, “you know, that unfortunate SFGate piece [titled ‘Heartbreaking: Once thriving Calif. downtown is on the brink,’ Oct. 11]. I get that all the change has been hard, but I find our downtown to be delightful. It’s the first place I bring every visitor that comes to visit here.”

Renaissance afoot

Since Standish and Saperstein took over

SLOMA, its programing has expanded by where you can spend an hour and see leaps and bounds. Its partnership with the everything. You’re not overwhelmed. city on its public art program is evident “We can organize exhibitions that everywhere. SLOMA has long been an can travel, we can do more community important part of the fabric of the SLO programming, and, of course, this space community, and the future looks even becoming a community-centered education brighter. center will enable more engagement with our “The city’s been an amazing partner,” K-12 students and allow us to be in dialogue Standish said. “They really have been with them more intentionally,” Sapperstein incredibly supportive and really, we plug continued. into so many of their major city goals about The new space is scheduled to open in community and gathering spaces.” early 2027, and as envisioned by RRM Design SLOMA is but one element of a cultural Group, it promises to be a community jewel. renaissance that seems afoot in SLO “RRM is such a great team,” Standish County, which Saperstein has witnessed said. “They donated so much work to us at firsthand: “I moved to SLO in 2016, and I the beginning before we even knew if we just feel like what’s happening culturally is were going to say yes. As a staff, they’ve so different, like A Satellite of Love, Ebony’s volunteered and jumped into different parts programming, R.A.C.E. Matters, there’s lots of the project. It’s really fun how much they of interesting spaces—SLO REP, Festival love it.” Mozaic, the Cuesta Miossi Gallery, the Cal Poly Gallery, Left Field, Cruise Control— Lasting legacy the list goes on and on. There’re so many If you’ve got the big bucks, SLOMA is community spaces that are contributing such offering naming opportunities for its new important things, and I just think it’s exciting galleries. that we get to be one of those.” “We are making this once-in-a-generation Even though the expansion will triple the project,” Standish explained. “They’re making size of SLOMA, it will remain a relatively generational gifts, so it lines small museum. up. Hundreds of years into “We’ve always felt like the future, this will be our a very small museum,” community’s art museum. Saperstein admitted. “And Send gallery, stage, Lots of people can make a and cultrual festivities to that’s what I’ve always said difference for us.” arts@newtimesslo.com. to artists who I’m so thrilled Even if you only have decided to work with us small bucks, every dollar because our footprint is adds up and will be doubled with the Forbes so small. I think the expansion puts us in family matching fund. conversation with other midsized, small “We’ve got a big push. It’s gonna get museums, like the Aldrich in Connecticut, weird when we’re out there with the the Craft Contemporary in LA—museums Salvation Army just getting the last bit of that still have an accessibility about them it,” Standish joked. “There’s urgency around this campaign, and there’s some real good things about being urgent. We don’t have the CHILL OUT The expanded SLOMA will sort of misfortune of having the cost change create new community gathering places. over decades like SLO REP or the PAC experienced. Because we’re moving so fast, there’s not that kind of shift in our project costs. People are super excited about it, and we’re just running.” “The museum has such a fabulous base of supporters who have been eager for us to grow,” Saperstein added. “That’s been a goal for such a long time that we have this opportunity. It’s a rare opportunity. We have the right leadership in place to make it happen. I feel like it’s motivating. “It’s been a goal for such a long time, and it’s finally coming to fruition.” ∆

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can’t seem to make a personal connection with any of the church’s flock. Instead, what he finds is a small group of parishioners whose dogged dedication to Wicks seems cult-like. In fact, when he tries to host a Bible study, which Wicks is not aware of, the congregation cries scandal. However, the parishioners may have more to hide than we first see, and soon the tale becomes much seedier and darker than what’s on the surface. Cue the dead bodies! Glen Once again, art is imitating life. Wicks uses his parishioners’ weaknesses, fears, and prejudices to draw them to his cult of personality. One of his tricks is to humiliate a newcomer to the congregation through his sermon, resulting in the newcomer storming out, which gives his diehard followers a perverse glee and makes them feel like the “in” crowd against the “other.” Wicks is truly awful—hateful, disingenuous, manipulative. We despise him and the fools who blindly follow him. Of course, all fingers point to

Father Jud as the killer, and the story is clever enough to keep us wondering, did he do it? How? The why is obvious—he believes Wicks is destroying his church and leading his followers away from Christ’s teachings. Sound familiar? Anna All too familiar, unfortunately. One thing I love about the Knives Out films is Johnson’s knack for creating moody sets and scenery—rich in detail and texture. The church and the grounds where the story’s centered are no different. It feels removed from the world. Much like the way Stephen King can create a universe for horror, Johnson seems to be adept at setting the scene of a mystery. It’s a popcorn flick for sure, and a good one. Even with a 144-minute runtime, it slips by with every revealed juicy secret. ∆ Arts Editor Glen Starkey and freelancer Anna Starkey write Split Screen. Comment at gstarkey@newtimesslo.com.

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ichael John Warren (Shrek the Musical) directed this concert documentary shot over two nights in Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium in October 2022, two years after Prine’s death at 73. A mix of up-and-coming and top-tier performers cover Prine’s iconic material—or in some cases, such as Lucinda Williams and Kasey Musgrave, perform original songs inspired by their relationship with Prine. The documentary paints a portrait of an

incredibly talented artist and absolute character, and the film is interspersed with archival footage of Prine himself as well as contemporary interviews by those he in some way touched. It’s stirring to hear people like Tyler Childers, Brandi Carlile, The War and Treaty, and Jason Isbell sing Prine’s songs and speak with such reverence for the man. Valerie June and Nathaniel Rateliff sang one of my favorites, “In Spite of Ourselves,” and Kurt Vile’s version of “How Lucky” was amazing, as was I’m With Her’s version of “Unwed Fathers.” The doc is filled with emotional moments like Bonnie Raitt talking about “Angel from Montgomery,” which she sang with Brandi Carlile to absolutely devastating effect. If you’re a Prine fan, it’s essential viewing. If you’re not, you will be after watching this documentary. He’s undeniably one of the greats. (90 min.) ∆ —Glen

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It’s beginning to sound like Christmas Winterdance returns to the Octagon Barn on winter solstice

interdance has become a beloved holiday tradition for many families because it captures the warm feelings of a traditional and idealized Celtic Christmas through classic seasonal music and lively Irish stepdance. For the 19th time, the Winterdance Celtic Christmas Celebration is upon us at the Milking Parlor of SLO’s Octagon Barn on winter solstice, Sunday, Dec. 21 (4 p.m.; all ages; $35 presale or $15 for those under 18 at mollysrevenge. com/shows or $40 at the door or $20 for those under 18, space permitting … better to buy tickets than risk not getting in!). Produced by The Seven Sisters Folklore Society and Molly’s Revenge fiddler John Weed, organizers promise stunning singing as they welcome back the soaring vocals of San Francisco’s Amelia Hogan. As always, the band is filled with the best of the best, including Weed on fiddle and his talented son, Tyler Weed, on banjo and mandolin. “On guitar, mandolin, and vocals, we’re honored to share the stage with Paul Kotapish of Wake the Dead,” John Weed said. “All-Ireland champion Irish stepdancers Marisa Gilman and Cameron Carson Riddle will bring a percussive and visually stunning element to this 19th year of Winterdance.” Weed’s spent the last 30 years immersed in various fiddle styles from various folk traditions, exploring Irish, Scottish, Swedish, and old-time fiddle. He has a bachelor’s degree in music from CSU Chico, and in addition to being a full-time performer and instructor, he’s on faculty at Palenke Arts, a multicultural arts organization in Seaside, California. Kotapish is the master of pretty much any fretted instrument, and like Weed, he’s been onstage for more than 30 years. In addition to Wake the Dead, he plays with The Hillbillies From Mars, Sylvia Herold’s Euphonia, and other Northern California-based acoustic groups. He’s also an editor and feature writer at Acoustic Guitar magazine. Hogan is a gifted and authentic interpreter of Celtic music who’s equally adept at Scottish, British, and American-styled vocals,

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singing both contemporary and traditional music. She’s been a headliner at the San Franciso Free Folk Festival since 2004 and frequently hosts Berkeley’s internationally known The Starry Plough Irish Music Session. Tyler Weed was raised in a musical family. He learned guitar and quickly started earning money backing his father. He discovered flat-picking melodies and developed a passion for jazz, allowing him “to be equally comfortable playing in the Old World fiddle styles as well as using swingaccompaniment on Irish melodies,” his bio explained. He also plays mandolin and banjo. Dancers Gilman and Riddle competed extensively in their youth with Portland, Oregon’s Murray Irish School of Dance, and today they teach in their respective cities, Portland and San Diego. Their abilities are a sight!

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CELTIC CHRISTMAS The 19th annual Winterdance Celtic Christmas Celebration with vocalist Amelia Hogan (center) returns to the Octagon Barn’s Milking Parlor on Dec. 21.

show at 7 p.m.; 5 and older; $66 to $85 at pacslo.org). Organizers say to expect “note-for-note precision” as this tribute band creates “an electrifying concert experience celebrating the timeless music of the legendary Fab Four.” PHOTO COURTESY OF RAIN

Hear music from Sgt. Pepper and the Magical Mystery Tour, along with all your favorite hits. “From energetic classics to reflective favorites, the band delivers an unforgettable performance that appeals to fans old and new,” organizers continued. “With vibrant costumes and psychedelic visuals, Rain creates a stunning concert full of nostalgia and good vibes … [that] promises an extraordinary journey through the eras that captivates hearts and inspires all generations.”

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BEATLES CHRISTMAS Numbskull and Good Medicine present Rain: A Beatles Christmas Tribute at the Performing Arts Center on Cal Poly’s campus on Dec. 21.

The Siren wins the “most shows” contest this week, starting with Merry Shucking X-Mas with The Mother Corn Shuckers and Strange Cake on Friday, Dec. 19 (7:30 p.m.; 21-and-older; $17.42 at tixr.com). Playing what they call “beergrass,” the Mother Corn Shuckers deliver a ripping mix of Americana, bluegrass, and country jam rock originals. They’ve been playing this feel-good music since 2010. Strange Cake is a Central Coast funk and jam band. Should be a cool night of local music. Reel to Real plays a free matinee show on Saturday, Dec. 20 (2 to 5 p.m.; 21-and-older). STARKEY continued page 28

Live Music NORTH COAST SLO COUNTY 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. KELLYTOWN, CHRISTMAS IN KILLARNEY Enjoy traditional pub songs with lively tunes from fiddle and accordion –– Christmas numbers too! Delicious food and drink will be

available at the bar. Dec. 20, 7-9 p.m. Free. (805) 772-8388. The Savory Palette (formerly Morro Bay Wine Seller), 601 Embarcadero, Morro Bay, savorypalette.com.

to celebrate the holidays! Dec. 20, 2-5 p.m. Free. (805) 225-1312. thesirenmorrobay.com. The Siren, 900 Main St., Morro Bay.

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AN ATOWN COUNTRY CHRISTMAS KJUG and Blast & Brew wants to welcome you to the Country Christamas show. Bring your friends and family down for good times, food, and drinks. Dec. 19, 6 p.m. Free. Blast and Brew, 7935 San Luis Ave., Atascadero.

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FRIDAY NIGHT DJ Weekly DJ series, with a different DJ every Friday. Presented by friends at Traffic Record store in Atascadero. Come listen, dance, drink, and

unwind every Friday. All ages event; no cover charge. Fridays, 7-10 p.m. (805) 460-6042. ancientowlbeergarden.com. Ancient Owl Beer Garden, 6090 El Camino Real, suite C, Atascadero. 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. PASO ROBLES HIGH SCHOOL BAND & CHOIR WINTER CONCERT Support public school music education and enjoy the sounds of the season with the PRHS Music Department! There are two showtimes and three ticket levels. Dec. 18, 5:30-7 & 7:30-9 p.m. Templeton Performing Arts Center,

1200 S. Main St., Templeton, (805) 225-7087. SINGING HANDS CHILDREN’S CHOIR A unique performing arts group that performs across the state for deaf festivals, service organizations, churches, fairs, and other outlets. New members always welcome. Registration open weekly. Mondays, 5-6:30 p.m. $45 tuition per month. singinghandschildrenschoir.com/. Singing Hands Children’s Choir and Performing Arts, 1413 Riverside Ave., Paso Robles.

SAN LUIS OBISPO 19TH ANNUAL WINTERDANCE CELTIC CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION Enjoy angelic singing, instrumental

wizardry, and championship Irish step-dancing which will combine to lift your hearts this holiday season. Dec. 21, 4-6 p.m. $15-$40. (831) 818-5021. mollysrevenge.com/shows. Octagon Barn Center, 4400 Octagon Way, San Luis Obispo. BURLEY THISTLES Burley Thistles is an alternative rock band known for their guitar-driven sound and memorable songs. Hear them perform in the heart of downtown SLO. Dec. 20, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Frog and Peach Pub, 728 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo, (805) 595-4764, frogandpeachpub.com. SAN LUIS OBISPO MASTER CHORALE PRESENTS “HOLIDAY FESTIVAL” LIVE MUSIC continued page 30

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MOTHER SHUCKING CHRISTMAS Merry Shucking X-Mas with The Mother Corn Shuckers comes to The Siren on Dec. 19.

FUNK AND SOUL FOR CHRISTMAS SLO Brew Live at Rod & Hammer Rock presents Orgōne on Dec. 20.

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The band calls itself a musical time machine that transports “audiences back to the golden eras of rock and alternative rock from the ’80s and ’90s” as they breath “new life into beloved classics, infusing them with their own unique flair and energy,” according to the band’s bio. Jingle Bell Funk!—an all-vinyl DJ party featuring funk, disco, and house music— comes to The Siren on Saturday, Dec. 20 (8 p.m.; 21-and-older; $6.32 at tixr.com). It features DJ Naboh spinning deep cuts and dancefloor bangers. If you’re feeling talented, The Siren will

hold a free Holiday Blues Jam hosted by Ted Get a ‘love shove’ Waterhouse on Tuesday, Dec. 23 (7 p.m.; On Orgōne’s most recent, Chimera (2024), 21-and-older). Organizers the ’60s and ’70s-style soul say, “Bring your instrument and funk act vacillates and get up onstage with between super groovy some of the Central Coast’s instrumentals that show Send music and most talented musicians off their musical prowess club information to and rock out to some of gstarkey@newtimesslo.com. and songs with lyrics your favorite soul, blues, and about unity and truth. For rock jams. There is no fee to instance, “Peace for You” play, just get there early because sign-ups can sounds like it could be a song War wrote back fill up quick.” in the day. You can also come to watch and listen, and “Rules and regulations/ Tell me what feel free to tip the backing band. they’re worth/ With greed and domination/

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to own the freakiness that lives inside them and enjoy the spotlight for a little while. Sometimes it takes a nudge to let go and get on the dance floor. And sometimes it takes a big ol’ push ... a love shove, if you will. And we’re well versed in those.” The group is hot off a European tour as the backing band for Brooklyn’s female-led Say She She, so they’re eager to return to the spotlight and showcase their heavy soul, Afrofunk, and disco over three California dates. “We can’t wait to share Orgōne’s music live again in our home state,” Rios continued. “This run of shows is special for us—it’s a chance to reconnect with our fans and celebrate the music we’ve created together, a chance to cut loose and do what we’ve cultivated for so long. We’re revved up.” Tolliver opens.

Irish Christmas

The Clark Center and Kerry Irish Productions present An Irish Christmas on Friday, Dec. 19 (7:30 p.m.) and Saturday, Dec. 20 (2 p.m.; all ages; $32 to $70 at clarkcenter.org). It will be a family-friendly evening filled with Irish song and dance focused on the holiday spirit. “Experience the joy of An Irish Christmas LIVE MUSIC from page 27

Featuring sing-along Messiah, Forbes Pipe Organ, Westwood Brass. Dec. 20, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $12-$30. (805) 538-3311. slomasterchorale. org/. Cal Poly Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave, San Luis Obispo.

SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY CENTRAL COAST HARMONY CHORUS INVITES SINGERS TO JOIN FOR HOLIDAY PERFORMANCES Men and women are invited! No prior experience is necessary - just a love of music. Call or email for more information. Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. through Dec. 18 $20. (805) 7367572. ccharmony.org. Nipomo Senior Center, 200 E. Dana St., Nipomo. KARAOKE AT SLO COUNTY’S ONLY FILIPINO CAFE Join for all day, all ages karaoke hosted at SLO County’s only brick and mortar Filipino cafe, Lumpia Bros Cafe. Enjoy karaoke, filipino dishes, acai, and coffee. TuesdaysSaturdays-6 p.m. through Dec. 31 Free. (805) 202-8473. Lumpia Bros Cafe, 1187 W. Grand Ave., Grover Beach.

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as seen on PBS!” organizers announced. “Enjoy all the holiday carols you know and love plus a spectacular high-energy display of Irish dancing at its very best.” Get your Irish on.

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Burley Thistles have delivered another barn-burning single in “Oh Yeah,” which you can find on YouTube and various streaming services. It’s got a ripping guitar riff, over which frontman Easton Everett sings, “All around the world today/ Hope and peace for a better day/ A deep breath and a touch of life/ People gather round now to make it right.” It’s a song of hope during a dark time for many, a song about holding your head up and leading with love and hope. The thundering rocker reminds me of The Cars—maybe because Cars guitarist Elliot Easton plays with Burley Thistles—or Elvis Costello, Graham Parker, or Tom Petty. Not in sound as much as vibe. Easton Everett and Burley Thistles play Frog and Peach on Saturday, Dec. 20 (9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.; 21-and-older). Get ready to rock and roll, baby. ∆

IRISH CHRISTMAS The Clark Center and Kerry Irish Productions present An Irish Christmas on Dec. 19 and 20. PHOTO COURTESY OF EASTON EVERETT

ROCK N ROLL CHRISTMAS Easton Everett with Burley Thistles will play Frog and Peach in support of their recently released single, “Oh Yeah,” on Dec. 20.

Contact Arts Editor Glen Starkey at gstarkey@newtimesslo.com.

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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.

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Send event information to events@newtimesslo.com or submit online. CSM Foundation, which has been providing music lesson scholarships to kids in Lompoc since 2017. Dec. 19, 7-9 p.m. and Dec. 20, 3-9:30 p.m. $10-$40. Certain Sparks Music, 107 S. H St., Lompoc.

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rik Steinkamp and Keri Joy Waxer eat dandelions. Steinkamp, the chef in their relationship, prepares the flowers like he does most vegetables that he buys from the store or farmers market. First, he cuts the bottoms off, sticks them in cold water, and lets them rejuvenate outside in the sun. The process, he said, releases vegetables from their dormant states because before he got them, they’d likely been separated from their roots and refrigerated in the dark, almost hibernating. “If you’re eating a living, vibrant, metabolizing thing, then you’re also going to be getting a lot more of the benefits and nutrition that that has,” Steinkamp said. When it comes time to incorporate dandelions into his meals, the chef usually chops up the leaves and throws them into a pasta or chili dish during the last minutes of cooking. They almost disappear into the

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leaves, too). The products are available to buy “The idea of becoming a feral human— online and in select stores on the Central essentially leaving the domesticated world Coast. and going back to our wild state of being close to the land—really connected with me,” Their full-spectrum salt includes mineral Steinkamp said. “And then food was such a profiles from Himalayan pink salt, lake salt, big part of it.” and sea salt. They added garlic and parsley for The couple is serious about the philosophy Feral Future’s garlic salt. of ‘you are what you eat.’ If a certain Perhaps the best-selling product the pair ingredient didn’t exist 100 years ago, they’re has released is maple mallows. The large, probably not interested in consuming it. fluffy squares are naturally sweetened with Waxer remembered hearing about maple syrup. Waxer calls them Steinkamp’s Steinkamp’s thoughts on ancestral love letter to her. living during their early stages of dating. “I was on the hunt for the perfect grassIndividually, they were fed marshmallow for the living similar lifestyles, but health and beauty benefit,” Feral Future brought them she said. “Everything I closer. was finding fell short. “His idea was so grand Everything still had Send tidbits on everything and so beautiful and really chemicals or synthetics.” food and drink to just touched every cell in Steinkamp’s recipe bites@newtimesslo.com. my body,” Waxer said. includes grass-fed beef Feral Future was born out gelatin to support hair, skin, of their passion for natural nails, and digestion. The living and elevated simplicity. Within it, the ingredients are clean, without any corn syrup Feral Foods label produces salts, dry rubs, herb blends, and teas (with dried dandelion FLAVOR continued page 32

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TEAMWORK MAKES THE DREAM WORK Keri Joy Waxer and Erik Steinkamp officially launched their company, Feral Future, in May this year. Waxer has a background in the wellness industry, and Steinkamp is a chef and craftsman.

FOR LOCAL PICKUP The first goods that Keri Joy Waxer and Erik Steinkamp sold were prepared foods in Mason jars like wild boar pasta, elk chili, turkey soup, and venison taco meat.

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or refined sugar. Maple mallows are pretty much a “cult seller,” Waxer added. The couple manufactures their foods at a local church in a shared commercial kitchen for businesses on the rise. “Bringing back the artisanal, the handmade, is so important,” Waxer said. “We touch everything that we create. … We’re labeling it, we’re filling it, we’re packing

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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 visit the Internet Website address www.Auction.com or call Auction.com at 800.280.2832 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA07001234-25-1FT. 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 Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Notice to Tenant NOTICE TO TENANT FOR FORECLOSURES AFTER 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 800.280.2832, or visit this internet website www. Auction.com, using the file number assigned to this case CA07001234-25-1-FT 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. Date: November 25, 2025 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA07001234-25-1-FT 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone: 949-252-8300 TDD: 711 949.252.8300 By: LOAN QUEMA, AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www.Auction.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Auction.com at 800.280.2832 NPP0481773 To: NEW TIMES 12/11/2025, 12/18/2025, 12/25/2025

(The above statement is made pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(1). The Summary will be provided to Trustor(s) and/or vested owner(s) only, pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d) (2).) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED July 29, 2022. 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. On January 13, 2026 at 09:00 AM, Breezeway facing Santa Rosa Street, County of San Luis Obispo General Services Building, 1087 Santa Rosa St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93408, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded on August 1, 2022 as Instrument No. 2022031426, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of San Luis Obispo County, California, executed by LISBETH RAMIREZ, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, AND WILLIAM GRIFFITH, AN UNMARRIED MAN, AND LENTHONIO EARL STEVENSON-RAMIREZ, A SINGLE MAN, AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as Beneficiary, as nominee for AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORPORATION as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1682 MANHATTAN AVE, GROVER BEACH, CA 93433 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $819,647.01 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a 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 California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. 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. Notice to Potential Bidders If you are considering bidding on this property

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LEGAL NOTICES CONTINUED FROM PAGE 33 LEGAL NOTICES CITATION FOR PUBLICATION UNDER WELFARE AND INSTITUTIONS CODE SECTION 294 ATTORNEY OR PARTY WITHOUT ATTORNEY Department of Social Services PO Box 8119 San Luis Obispo, CA 93403 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO Courthouse Annex, 1035 Palm Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93408 Juvenile Court CASE NAME: Rocc Dennis Collins Jr. CASE NUMBER: 25JD00047-001 1. To: Veronica Rochelle Paramo and anyone claiming to be a parent of Rocc Dennis Collins Jr. born on 07/16/2011 at Twin Cities Community Hospital, Templeton, California 2. A hearing will be held on February 4, 2026 at 1:15pm in Dept. 12 located at Courthouse Annex, 1035 Palm St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. *This hearing will be held remotely. If you wish to appear by telephone, your attorney in this case must notify the Court on the day of the hearing, prior to the hearing calendar. If you wish to appear in person, notify your attorney in this case. If you do not have an attorney and you wish to appear for the hearing, you must contact the court. The remote hearing will be confidential. You must not record the hearing, allow others to listen to the hearing, or disclose to others what occurs during the hearing. Participants who violate confidentiality may be subject to criminal and civil sanctions. 3. At the hearing the court will consider the recommendations of the social worker or probation officer. 4. The social worker or probation officer will recommend that your child be freed from your legal custody so that the child may be adopted. If the court follows the recommendation, all of your parental rights to the child will be terminated. 5. You have the right to be present at the hearing, to present evidence, and you have the right to be represented by an attorney. If you do not have an attorney and cannot afford to hire one, the court will appoint an attorney for you. 6. If the court terminates your parental rights, the order may be final. 7. The court will proceed with this hearing whether or not you are present. Date: November 19, 2025 /s/ Myranda Morales, Deputy Clerk November 27, December 4, 11, & 18, 2025

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025-2290 (01/18/2006) New Filing The following person is doing business as ROCK VIEW REALTY, 1795 Sage Ave., Los Osos, CA 93402. San Luis Obispo County. Aaron Ronald Anderson (1795 Sage Ave., Los Osos, CA 93402). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Aaron Ronald Anderson. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-19-2025. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Katz, Deputy. Exp. 11-19-2030. November 27, December 4, 11, & 18, 2025

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FILE NO. 2025-2220 (01/01/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as AT&T AUTHORIZED RETAILER #3124, 1138 W Branch Street, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Prime Comms Retail, LLC (77 Sugar Creek Center Blvd., Suite 500, Sugar Land, TX 77478). This business is conducted by A DE Limited Liability Company /s/ Prime Comms Retail, LLC, Andrew Moore - CFO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-06-2025. 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. 11-06-2030. November 27, December 4, 11, & 18, 2025

FILE NO. 2025-2341 (10/01/2015) New Filing The following person is doing business as SUGAR HIGH STUDIOS, 725 Shellbeach Rd., Pismo Beach, CA 93449. San Luis Obispo County. Stephanie Picchi (870 Front St. #3, Grover Beach, CA 93433). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Stephanie Picchi. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-02-2025. 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. 12-02-2030. December 4, 11, 18, & 25, 2025

FILE NO. 2025-2163 (01/01/2025) New Filing The following person is doing business as ALGLEN INC, 3050 Broad St., Suite #129, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Alglen, Inc. (3050 Broad St., Suite #129, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Alglen, Inc., David Huwaldt, Chief Executive Officer. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-28-2025. 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. 10-28-2030. November 27, December 4, 11, & 18, 2025

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025-2226 (10/29/2025) New Filing The following person is doing business as ELLIANA’S WILD BLOOMS, 711 Crocker Street, Templeton, CA 93465. San Luis Obispo County. Elliana Murdock. (711 Crocker Street, Templeton, CA 93465). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Elliana Murdock. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-06-2025. 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. 1106-2030. December 11, 18, 25, 2025, & January 1, 2026

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FILE NO. 2025-2185 (01/01/2018) New Filing The following person is doing business as ELITE X ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS, 1009 Birdie Court, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Jonathan Dean Call (1009 Birdie Court, Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Jonathan Dean Call, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 10-30-2025. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, G. Ugalde, Deputy. Exp. 10-30-2030. December 11, 18, 25, 2025, & January 1, 2026

FILE NO. 2025-2230 (11/07/2025) New Filing The following person is doing business as SLO COAST REALTY, 564 Bluerock Ct., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Amanda Michelle Barber (564 Bluerock Ct., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Amanda Barber. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-07-2025. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, G. Ugalde, Deputy. Exp. 11-07-2030. December 18, 25, 2025, January 1, & 8, 2026

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FILE NO. 2025-2218 (01/01/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as AT&T AUTHORIZED RETAILER #3241, 92 Niblick Rd., Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Prime Comms Retail, LLC (77 Sugar Creek Center Blvd., Suite 500, Sugar Land, TX 77478). This business is conducted by A DE Limited Liability Company /s/ Prime Comms Retail, LLC, Andrew Moore - CFO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-06-2025. 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. 11-06-2030. November 27, December 4, 11, & 18, 2025

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FILE NO. 2025-2219 (01/01/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as AT&T AUTHORIZED RETAILER #3125, 6990 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County. Prime Comms Retail, LLC (77 Sugar Creek Center Blvd., Suite 500, Sugar Land, TX 77478). This business is conducted by A DE Limited Liability Company /s/ Prime Comms Retail, LLC, Andrew Moore - CFO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 1106-2025. 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. 11-062030. November 27, December 4, 11, & 18, 2025

FILE NO. 2025-2255 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as FUNDING STRATEGY SYSTEMS, 7745 Yesal Ave., Atascadero, CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County. Robert Todd Warner (7745 Yesal Ave., Atascadero, CA 93422). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Robert Todd Warner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-13-2025. 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. 11-13-2030. November 27, December 4, 11, & 18, 2025

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025-2258 (11/01/2025) New Filing The following person is doing business as CENTRAL COAST KAYAKS, 1879 Shell Beach Rd., Pismo Beach, CA 93449. San Luis Obispo County. Grateful Adventures LLC (420 Woodland Dr., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Grateful Adventures LLC, Tanya Walker, Manager Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-13-2025. 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. 1113-2030. December 11, 18, 25, 2025, & January 1, 2026

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FILE NO. 2025-2266 (07/15/1994) New Filing The following person is doing business as ALL STAR PAINTING, 748 Shamrock Ln., Pismo Beach, CA 93449. San Luis Obispo County. Gregory Allen Hadley (748 Shamrock Ln., Pismo Beach, CA 93449). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Gregory Allen Hadley. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-14-2025. 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. 11-14-2030. November 27, December 4, 11, & 18, 2025

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FILE NO. 2025-2291 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as QUALITY AUTO BODY, 1975 Cienaga Blvd., Oceano, CA 93445. San Luis Obispo County. Rudy Renteria, Rudy G Renteria (1312 22nd St., Oceano, CA 93445). This business is conducted by A Copartnership /s/ Rudy Renteria. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-19-2025. 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. 1119-2030. December 11, 18, 25, 2025, & January 1, 2026

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FILE NO. 2025-2293 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as LIFE BY JULIA, 2950 Broad Street #1061, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Julia Sophia Rocchio (2950 Broad Street #1061, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Julia Sophia Rocchio. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-19-2025. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Katz, Deputy. Exp. 11-192030. November 27, December 4, 11, & 18, 2025

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FILE NO. 2025-2297 (11/20/2025) New Filing The following person is doing business as SLO COAST JEWELRY, 3178 Ocean Blvd., Cayucos, CA 93430. San Luis Obispo County. Sara Hernandez (PO Box 171, Cayucos, CA 93430). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Sara Hernandez. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-20-2025. 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. 11-20-2030. November 27, December 4, 11, & 18, 2025

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FILE NO. 2025-2300 (11/21/2025) New Filing The following person is doing business as XAKTIV, 439 Mercedes Lane, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Ron S. Supat (439 Mercedes Lane, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Ron S. Supat. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-21-2025. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, W. Webster, Deputy. Exp. 11-21-2030. December 11, 18, 25, 2025, & January 1, 2026

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FILE NO. 2025-2302 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as NOMADIC TOUCH MOBILE MASSAGE THERAPY, 2271 Holden Ave., Oceano, CA 93445. San Luis Obispo County. Erik Reinhardt Swanson (2271 Holden Ave., Oceano, CA 93445). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Erik Reinhardt Swanson. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-21-2025. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, G. Ugalde, Deputy. Exp. 11-21-2030. December 11, 18, 25, 2025, & January 1, 2026

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FILE NO. 2025-2305 (11/21/2025) New Filing The following person is doing business as JOYFUL DANCER, 1022 Sycamore Drive, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Ann Stump (1022 Sycamore Drive, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Ann Stump. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-21-2025. 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. 11-21-2030. December 11, 18, 25, 2025, & January 1, 2026

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FILE NO. 2025-2308 (09/01/2020) New Filing The following person is doing business as APPLE FARM INN, 2015 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Orka Real Estate Partners LLC, Robin L. Rossi, Trustee of the Robin L. Rossi Living Trust UTD October 19, 1990 (450 Pismo Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A Copartnership /s/ Robin L. Rossi, Trustee. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-21-2025. 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. 11-21-2030. December 18, 25, 2025, January 1, & 8, 2026

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FILE NO. 2025-2310 (01/01/2025) New Filing The following person is doing business as RANCHO SESTERO MOBILE BUTCHERING, 1478 Camino Caballo, Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Michael Martin Moreno, Jaime Ann Moreno (906 N School Street, Santa Maria, CA 93454). This business is conducted by A Married Couple /s/ Michael Martin Moreno. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-24-2025. 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. 11-24-2030. November 27, December 4, 11, & 18, 2025

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FILE NO. 2025-2313 (01/12/2016) New Filing The following person is doing business as HORIZON REALTY AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, 939 Main St., Morro Bay, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County. Horizon Realty and Property Management (939 Main St., Morro Bay, CA 93442). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Horizon Realty and Property Management, Inc., Lorraine Sterkel, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-24-2025. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, G. Ugalde, Deputy. Exp. 11-24-2030. November 27, December 4, 11, & 18, 2025

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FILE NO. 2025-2318 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as CENTRAL COAST AGAVE, 4220 Union Rd., Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. David Barker (4220 Union Rd., Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ David Barker. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-25-2025. 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. 11-25-2030. November 27, December 4, 11, & 18, 2025

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FILE NO. 2025-2321 (11/21/2025) New Filing The following person is doing business as TAV COMMUNICATIONS, 1141 Green Oaks Drive, Baywood-Los Osos, CA 93402. San Luis Obispo County. Julia Zlatkin (1141 Green Oaks Drive, Baywood-Los Osos, CA 93402). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Julia Zlatkin. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-25-2025. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Katz, Deputy. Exp. 1125-2030. December 4, 11, 18, & 25, 2025

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FILE NO. 2025-2311 (11/24/2025) New Filing The following person is doing business as ECHO-PHOENIX WELLNESS, 1778 Bee Canyon Road, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Casey Hackmeyer (1778 Bee Canyon Road, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Casey Hackmeyer. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-24-2025. 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. 11-24-2030. November 27, December 4, 11, & 18, 2025

FILE NO. 2025-2323 (11/26/2025) New Filing The following person is doing business as HELIX HEALTH, 1140 Quintana Rd., Morro Bay, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County. General Distributing and Sales Company Inc. (1140 Quintana Rd., Morro Bay, CA 93442). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ General Distributing and Sales Company Inc., Mike Gerson, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-26-2025. 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. 11-26-2030. December 4, 11, 18, & 25, 2025

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FILE NO. 2025-2312 (06/25/2024) New Filing The following person is doing business as DESTINATIONS. DESIGNED, 3134 Wood Drive, Cambria, CA 93428. San Luis Obispo County. Rachel Louise Gustafson (3134 Wood Drive, Cambria, CA 93428). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Rachel Louise Gustafson. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-24-2025. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, G. Ugalde, Deputy. Exp. 11-242030. December 18, 25, 2025, January 1, & 8, 2026

FILE NO. 2025-2324 (11/26/2025) New Filing The following person is doing business as FREEDOM 1 REALTY, 1248 E Grand Ave., Ste. E, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Julie M Klein (2550 Cienaga St., Space 30, Oceano, CA 93445). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Julie M. Klein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-26-2025. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Katz, Deputy. Exp. 1126-2030. December 4, 11, 18, & 25, 2025

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FILE NO. 2025-2325 (11/23/2025) New Filing The following person is doing business as BOLTY THE PETSITTER, 2950 Broad St. #1152, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Bolty’s Bazaar LLC (2108 N St. Ste. N, Sacramento, CA 95816). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Boltys Bazaar LLC, Sarah Bolton, Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-26-2025. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Katz, Deputy. Exp. 11-26-2030. December 4, 11, 18, & 25, 2025

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FILE NO. 2025-2326 (01/01/2025) New Filing The following person is doing business as LATTIS, 9522 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County. Lattis Networks Corporation (PO Box 3252, Atascadero, CA 93423). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Lattis Networks Corporation, Theodore Allen Dronen, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 11-26-2025. 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. 11-26-2030. December 4, 11, 18, & 25, 2025

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FILE NO. 2025-2331 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as ACRE COFFEE CO., 619 Vista Pacifica Circle, Pismo Beach, CA 93449. San Luis Obispo County. Thomas W. Whitaker (619 Vista Pacifica Circle, Pismo Beach, CA 93449). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Thomas W. Whitaker. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-01-2025. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Katz, Deputy. Exp. 12-01-2030. December 4, 11, 18, & 25, 2025

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FILE NO. 2025-2332 (12/01/2025) New Filing The following person is doing business as ROBOTIC ARM GROUP, 9408 Santa Clara Rd., Atascadero, CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County. Robert Francis Armata Jr. (9408 Santa Clara Rd., Atascadero, CA 93422). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Robert Francis Armata Jr. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-01-2025. 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. 12-01-2030. December 4, 11, 18, & 25, 2025

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025-2333 (12/01/2025) New Filing The following person is doing business as TRUE NORTH HANDYMAN SERVICES, 285 Scarlett Cir., Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Cody Briggs (285 Scarlett Cir., Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Cody Briggs. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-01-2025. 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. 12-01-2030. December 4, 11, 18, & 25, 2025

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025-2334 (05/28/2021) New Filing The following person is doing business as CULTIVATE WELLNESS, 285 Scarlett Cir., Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Elizabeth Briggs (285 Scarlett Cir., Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Elizabeth Briggs. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-01-2025. 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. 12-01-2030. December 4, 11, 18, & 25, 2025

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FILE NO. 2025-2339 (10/21/2025) New Filing The following person is doing business as SMG UNLIMITED INC, 5685 Monterey Rd. Unit B, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. SMG Unlimited Inc (6901 Balcom Ave., Reseda, CA 91335). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ SMG Unlimited Inc, Michael Sheynis, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-01-2025. 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. 12-01-2030. December 4, 11, 18, & 25, 2025

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FILE NO. 2025-2342 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as SUNNYSIDE PEDIATRIC THERAPY, 1315 5th St., Los Osos, CA 93402. San Luis Obispo County. Matthew Ruane, Devon E Ruane (1315 5th St., Los Osos, CA 93402). This business is conducted by A General Partnership /s/ Devon Ruane E, Partner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-02-2025. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Katz, Deputy. Exp. 12-02-2030. December 4, 11, 18, & 25, 2025

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FILE NO. 2025-2344 (10/13/2025) New Filing The following person is doing business as SLO ENGLISH TEACHER ENTERPISES, 842 Alyssum Court, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. William Mark Howell (842 Alyssum Court, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ William Mark Howell. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-02-2025. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Katz, Deputy. Exp. 1202-2030. December 4, 11, 18, & 25, 2025

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FILE NO. 2025-2345 (11/29/2025) New Filing The following person is doing business as MORRO BAY SPORTSCARDS, 469 Fresno Ave., Morro Bay, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County. Andrew Francis Price (469 Fresno Ave., Morro Bay, CA 93442). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Andrew Francis Price. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-02-2025. 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. 12-02-2030. December 4, 11, 18, & 25, 2025

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FILE NO. 2025-2352 (12/02/2025) New Filing The following person is doing business as PAWS, 987 Osos Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Imaginary Girl LLC (987 Osos Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Imaginary Girl LLC, Dana Minnoch, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-03-2025. 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. 12-03-2030. December 11, 18, 25, 2025, & January 1, 2026

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FILE NO. 2025-2359 (01/01/2025) New Filing The following person is doing business as ALIGNED PSYCHOLOGY GROUP PC, ALIGNED PSYCHOLOGY GROUP, ALIGNED PSYCHOLOGY, 599 Higuera St., Suite F-4, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Aligned Psychology Group PC (8193 San Dimas Rd., Atascadero, CA 93422). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Aligned Psychology Group PC, Megan Herzing, CFO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-03-2025. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Katz, Deputy. Exp. 12-03-2030. December 18, 25, 2025, January 1, & 8, 2026

FILE NO. 2025-2362 (12/20/2023) New Filing The following person is doing business as RETREAT REAL ESTATE, 1100 Broad Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Retreat Vacation Rentals, Inc. (1100 Broad Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Retreat Vacation Rentals, Inc., Leslie Yarlott, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-04-2025. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Katz, Deputy. Exp. 12-04-2030. December 11, 18, 25, 2025, & January 1, 2026

FILE NO. 2025-2370 (12/03/2025) New Filing The following person is doing business as SHALE RIDGE RANCH, SHALE RIDGE DESIGN, 2645 Shale Ridge Road, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Benjamin T. Shepard, Rachel Berquist (2645 Shale Ridge Road, Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by A Married Couple /s/ Benjamin T. Shepard. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-04-2025. 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. 12-04-2030. December 11, 18, 25, 2025, & January 1, 2026

FILE NO. 2025-2374 (04/01/2016) New Filing The following person is doing business as DOLPHIN COVE MOTEL, 170 Main St., Pismo Beach, CA 93449. San Luis Obispo County. Manish Enterprises, Inc. (170 Main St., Pismo Beach, CA 93449). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Manish Enterprises, Inc., Manish Gupta, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-05-2025. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Katz, Deputy. Exp. 12-05-2030. December 11, 18, 25, 2025, & January 1, 2026

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FILE NO. 2025-2368 (06/01/2024) New Filing The following person is doing business as LOS OSOS LIQUOR INC, 2004 10th St., Los Osos, CA 93402. San Luis Obispo County. Los Osos Liquor Inc. (2004 10th St., Los Osos, CA 93402). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Los Osos liquor Inc., Ghassan Albek, Treasurer. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-04-2025. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Katz, Deputy. Exp. 12-04-2030. December 11, 18, 25, 2025, & January 1, 2026

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FILE NO. 2025-2361 (12/04/2025) New Filing The following person is doing business as MOOSE LANDSCAPING, 710 Old County Road, Templeton, CA 93465. San Luis Obispo County. Patrick L Flaherty (710 Old County Road, Templeton, CA 93465). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Patrick L. Flaherty. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-04-2025. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Katz, Deputy. Exp. 1204-2030. December 11, 18, 25, 2025, & January 1, 2026

FILE NO. 2025-2371 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as UPWARDLYCO, UPWARDLY CO, 2612 Helena St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Mindbalance LLC (2612 Helena St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ Mindbalance LLC, Sally Morrison, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-04-2025. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, G. Ugalde, Deputy. Exp. 12-04-2030. December 11, 18, 25, 2025, & January 1, 2026

FILE NO. 2025-2376 (08/01/2025) New Filing The following person is doing business as RAD GARAGE DOOR SERVICES, 437 Mercedes Lane, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Roger Duran, Deborah Duran (435 Mercedes Lane, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by A Married Couple /s/ Roger Duran. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-08-2025. 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. 12-08-2030. December 11, 18, 25, 2025, & January 1, 2026

00 11 16 – NOTICE INVITING BIDS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Arroyo Grande (“City”) invites and will receive sealed Bids up to but not later than 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at the Public Works Office located at 1375 Ash St., Arroyo Grande, CA, 93420, for the furnishing to City of all labor, equipment, materials, tools, services, transportation, permits, utilities, and all other items necessary for 2026 PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS (PW 2025-19) - HSIPSL-5199(039) (the “Project”). Bids shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked: 2026 PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS (PW 2025-19) HSIPSL-5199(039) At said time, Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bids received after said time shall be returned unopened. Bids received by fax or email will not be considered. Bids shall be valid for a period of 90 calendar days after the Bid opening date. PROJECT DESCRIPTION In general, the project consists of curb extensions, speed tables, crosswalk improvements, refuge island on East Branch Street and on Huasna Road, landscaping, storm drain inlet improvements on East Branch Street and on Hillcrest Drive, sidewalk improvements on Elm Street south of Sunset Drive, RRFBs and speeds signs, and various sidewalk repair throughout the City of Arroyo Grande. Contract time is established at 60 working days for BASE BID. City staff will work with contractor to determine additional contract days dependent on BID ALTERNATES awarded. Unless otherwise provided in the Instructions for Bidders, each Bidder shall be a licensed contractor pursuant to sections 7000 et seq. of the Business and Professions Code in the following classification(s) throughout the time it submits its Bid and for the duration of the contract: Class A General Engineering Contractor. Failure to possess the specified license will render the Bid as non-responsive. Bids must be submitted on the City’s Bid Forms. Bidders may obtain a copy of the Contract Documents from the CIP Manager, Theresa Wren, twren@arroyogrande.org or (805) 473-5441 or the City’s website https:// arroyogrande.org/Bids.aspx. To the extent required by section 20103.7 of the Public Contract Code, the City shall provide an electronic copy of the Contract Documents at no charge to the contractor plan room. Addenda, if any, will be posted on the City’s website, sent to the plan rooms and any known plan holders. Failure to acknowledge addenda may make a bid nonresponsive and not eligible for award of the contract. 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, including any Addenda, before submitting a bid. The 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 the City’s website may change without notice to prospective bidders. A Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference is scheduled for Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 10:00 am at Public Works Office (1375 Ash St., Arroyo Grande). Representatives of the City will be present. Questions are due by Friday, December 19, 2025, at 4:00 pm. Send questions to Capital Improvement Projects Manager, Theresa Wren at twren@arroyogrande. org. Questions received after that date will not be answered. Each Bid shall be accompanied by cash, a certified or cashier’s check, or Bid Bond secured from a surety company satisfactory to the City, the amount of which shall not be less than ten percent (10%) of the submitted Total Bid Price, made payable to City of Arroyo Grande as bid security. The bid security shall be provided as a guarantee that within ten (10) working days after the City provides the successful bidder the Notice of Award, the successful Bidder will enter into a contract and provide the necessary bonds and certificates of insurance. The bid security will be declared forfeited if the successful Bidder fails to comply within said time. No interest will be paid on funds deposited with City. The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a Faithful Performance Bond and a Labor and Material Payment Bond each in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Price. Each bond shall be in the forms set forth herein, shall be secured from a surety company that meets all State of California bonding requirements, as defined in California Code of Civil Procedure Section 995.120, and that is a California admitted surety insurer. Pursuant to Section 22300 of the Public Contract Code of the State of California, the successful Bidder may substitute certain securities for

funds withheld by City to ensure its performance under the contract. Pursuant to Labor Code Section 1773, City has obtained the prevailing rate of per diem wages and the prevailing wage rate for holiday and overtime work applicable in San Luis Obispo County from the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations for each craft, classification, or type of worker needed to execute this contract. A copy of these prevailing wage rates may be obtained via the internet at: www.dir.ca.gov/dlsr/ In addition, a copy of the prevailing rate of per diem wages is available upon request. The successful bidder shall post a copy of the prevailing wage rates at each job site. It shall be mandatory upon the Bidder to whom the Contract is awarded, and upon any subcontractors, to comply with all Labor Code provisions, which include but are not limited to the payment of not less than the said specified prevailing wage rates to all workers employed by them in the execution of the Contract, employment of apprentices, hours of labor and debarment of contractors and subcontractors. Pursuant to Labor Code sections 1725.5 and 1771.1, all contractors and subcontractors that wish to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, or enter into a contract to perform public work must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations. No Bid will be accepted nor any contract entered into without proof of the contractor’s and subcontractors’ current registration with the Department of Industrial Relations to perform public work. If awarded a contract, the Bidder and its subcontractors, of any tier, shall maintain active registration with the Department of Industrial Relations for the duration of the Project. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the contractor registration requirements mandated by Labor Code Sections 1725.5 and 1771.1 shall not apply to work performed on a public works project that is exempt pursuant to the small project exemption specified in Labor Code Sections 1725.5 and 1771.1. This Project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations. In bidding on this Project, it shall be the Bidder’s sole responsibility to evaluate and include the cost of complying with all labor compliance requirements under this contract and applicable law in its Bid. The California Air Resources Board (“CARB”) implemented amendments to the In-Use Off-Road Diesel-Fueled Fleets Regulations (“Regulation”) which are effective on January 1, 2024, and apply broadly to all selfpropelled 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/ off-roaddiesel/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 term of the Project. Bidders must provide, with their Bid, copies of Bidder’s and all listed subcontractors the 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. Substitution requests shall be made within 35 calendar days after the award of the contract. Pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 3400(b), the City may make findings designating that certain additional materials, methods or services by specific brand or trade name other than those listed in the Standard Specifications be used for the Project. Such findings, if any, as well as the materials, methods or services and their specific brand or trade names that must be used for the Project may be found in the Special Conditions. City shall award the contract for the Project to the lowest responsive, responsible Bidder as determined by the City from the BASE BID. The City specifically reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to reject any or all bids, to re-bid, to award the contract based on any combination of bid schedule line items, locations, or portions thereof, in the best interest of the City and as budget allows. No bidder shall have any claim on account of the City’s exercise of this discretion, or to waive inconsequential defects in bidding not involving time, price, or quality of the work. The City may waive any minor irregularities in the bids. Any bid may be withdrawn prior to bid opening but not afterward. END OF NOTICE INVITING BIDS /s/ Jessica Matson, City Clerk December 11, 2025 and December 18, 2025

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FILE NO. 2025-2377 (12/08/2025) New Filing The following person is doing business as VANGUARD ON-DEMAND COURIER, 1630 Tonini Drive, Apt. 3, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County. Dalton Miller (1630 Tonini Drive, Apt. 3, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Dalton Miller. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-08-2025. 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. 1208-2030. December 11, 18, 25, 2025, & January 1, 2026

FILE NO. 2025-2386 (12/08/2025) New Filing The following person is doing business as TREE TOP RETREAT, 1560 Emerson Road, Cambria, CA 93428. San Luis Obispo County. Marlen Tanner, Paul Dean McKinney (5860 Santa Rosa Creek Road, Cambria, CA 93428). This business is conducted by A Married Couple /s/ Marlen Tanner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-09-2025. 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. 12-09-2030. December 11, 18, 25, 2025, & January 1, 2026

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FILE NO. 2025-2380 (01/10/2025) New Filing The following person is doing business as INSIDE THE INVISIBLE, 660 Vista Del Rio, Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Ken B Kaisch (660 Vista Del Rio, Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Ken B. Kaisch. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-08-2025. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Katz, Deputy. Exp. 12-082030. December 11, 18, 25, 2025, & January 1, 2026

FILE NO. 2025-2387 (12/09/2025) New Filing The following person is doing business as GANDER ENTERPRISES, 450 Front Street, Avila Beach, CA 93424. San Luis Obispo County. Gander Publishing, Inc. (PO Box 780 Avila Beach, CA 93424). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Gander Publishing, Inc., Jen Beck, CFO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-09-2025. 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. 12-09-2030. December 11, 18, 25, 2025, & January 1, 2026

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FILE NO. 2025-2385 (02/04/1984) New Filing The following person is doing business as A & M ROOFING, 3250 El Camino Real A-1, Atascadero, CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County. Michael A Bonilla (10820 Colorado Road, Atascadero, CA 93422). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Michael A Bonilla. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-08-2025. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Katz, Deputy. Exp. 12-08-2030. December 11, 18, 25, 2025, & January 1, 2026

FILE NO. 2025-2390 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as MIDAS TOUCH MASSAGE THERAPY, 129 Halcyon Rd., Unit B, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Brian Allen Buchholtz (121 Eucaluptus Road, Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Brian Allen Buchholtz, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-09-2025. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, G. Ugalde, Deputy. Exp. 1209-2030. December 11, 18, 25, 2025, & January 1, 2026

CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 2025-014 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE AMENDING SECTIONS 16.20.180 AND 16.32.060 OF THE ARROYO GRANDE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING URBAN LOT SPLITS AND TWO-UNIT DEVELOPMENTS This Ordinance Summary is published in accordance with the provisions of Government Code Section 36933. On December 9, 2025, the City Council by a 4-0 vote, adopted an Ordinance amending sections 16.20.180 and 16.32.060 of the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code regarding urban lot splits and two-unit developments in accordance with Senate Bill (SB) 9. Ordinance No. 2025-014 was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members Maraviglia, Guthrie, Loe, and Secrest NOES: None ABSENT: Mayor Ray Russom A certified copy of the full text of the Ordinance is available for review by contacting the City Clerk at 805-473-5400. /s/ Jessica Matson, City Clerk Publish one time, The New Times, December 18, 2025 Post: City Hall, 300 E. Branch Street, Arroyo Grande

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This Ordinance Summary is published in accordance with the provisions of Government Code Section 36933. On December 9, 2025, the City Council by a 4-0 vote, adopted an Ordinance amending section 16.52.150 of the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code regarding accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and junior accessory dwelling units (JADUs) in accordance with State law. Ordinance No. 2025-013 was adopted by the following roll call vote:

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FILE NO. 2025-2393 (12/10/2025) New Filing The following person is doing business as TORTILLERIA LA GUERRERENSE, 1335 Railroad St., Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Joel A Santiago Mateo (PO Box 355, San Miguel, CA 93451). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Joel A Santiago Mateo. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-10-2025. 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. 12-102030. December 18, 25, 2025, January 1, & 8, 2026

FILE NO. 2025-2408 (10/06/2025) New Filing The following person is doing business as AMERICAN AUTO ACCESS, 675 Highland Hills Rd., Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Amy Athena Guerra (675 Highland Hills Rd., Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Amy Athena Guerra. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-11-2025. 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. 12-11-2030. December 18, 25, 2025, January 1, & 8, 2026

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FILE NO. 2025-2411 (09/01/2025) New Filing The following person is doing business as HAIRENDIPITY, 1443 W Grand St., Grover Beach, CA 93433. San Luis Obispo County. Janice Rae Burgess (182 Cranberry St., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Janice Rae Burgess. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-12-2025. 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. 12-122030. December 18, 25, 2025, January 1, & 8, 2026

FILE NO. 2025-2394 (01/01/2025) New Filing The following person is doing business as SALON62, 1112 Garden St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. KAVB, LLC (1112 Garden St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ KAVB, LLC, Kimberly Boege, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-10-2025. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, G. Ugalde, Deputy. Exp. 12-10-2030. December 18, 25, 2025, January 1, & 8, 2026

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FILE NO. 2025-2399 (03/13/2025) New Filing The following person is doing business as KILI SUMMIT UNLIMITED, 225 San Miguel Street, Avila Beach, CA 93424. San Luis Obispo County. Cinde Dolphin (3940 Broad St., Suite 7, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Cinde Dolphin. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-11-2025. 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. 12-11-2030. December 18, 25, 2025, January 1, & 8, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2025-2402 (12/11/2025) New Filing The following person is doing business as AVILA CABINETRY, 3621 Sacramento Drive, Suite 4, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Nathaniel R Avila (3621 Sacramento Drive, Suite 4, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Nathaniel R. Avila. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-11-2025. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Katz, Deputy. Exp. 12-112030. December 18, 25, 2025, January 1, & 8, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2025-2413 (08/27/2022) New Filing The following person is doing business as JOURNEY TO INSPIRATION PHOTOGRAPHY, 1229 Peach St., Unit A, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Colette English (1229 Peach St., Unit A, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Colette English. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-12-2025. 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. 12-12-2030. December 18, 25, 2025, January 1, & 8, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2025-2418 (08/20/2025) New Filing The following person is doing business as ELMORE GIRLS CONSULTING, 145 South St. Spc. A7, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. The Best I Can LLC (145 South St. Spc. A7, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company /s/ The Best I Can LLC, Krista Elmore, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-12-2025. 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. 12-122030. December 18, 25, 2025, January 1, & 8, 2026

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CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 2025-012

CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 2025-013 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE AMENDING SECTION 16.52.150 OF THE ARROYO GRANDE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND FINDING THE ACTION TO BE EXEMPT FROM CEQA UNDER PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE SECTION 21080.17

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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE GRANTING TO PHILLIPS 66, LLC A PIPELINE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT TO CONSTRUCT, OPERATE, AND MAINTAIN PIPELINE FOR THE TRANSPORT OF OIL, AND OTHER SPECIFIED MATERIAL, IN THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE This Ordinance Summary is published in accordance with the provisions of Government Code Section 36933. On December 9, 2025, the City Council by a 5-0 vote, adopted an Ordinance granting Phillips 66, LLC a Franchise Agreement to construct, operate, and maintain pipeline for the transport of oil and other specified material in the city of Arroyo Grande. Ordinance No. 2025-012 was adopted by the following roll call vote:

AYES: Council Members Maraviglia, Guthrie, Loe, and Secrest NOES: None ABSENT: Mayor Ray Russom

AYES:

Council Members Maraviglia, Guthrie, Loe, Secrest, and Mayor Ray Russom NOES: None ABSENT: None

A certified copy of the full text of the Ordinance is available for review by contacting the City Clerk at 805-473-5400.

/s/ Jessica Matson, City Clerk Publish one time, The New Times, December 18, 2025 Post: City Hall, 300 E. Branch Street, Arroyo Grande

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LEGAL NOTICES CONTINUED FROM PAGE 35 LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF AMENDED PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: RODRIC J ABRAMS DECEDENT CASE NUMBER: 25PR-0260 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: RODRIC J ABRAMS A AMENDED PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by ZACHARY ABRAMS in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN LUIS OBISPO. THE AMENDED PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that ZACHARY ABRAMS 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: March 17, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in Dept.: 4 at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, located at 1030 Palm Street, Room 385, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a formal Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Michael R. Pick, Jr. Pick Law Office PO Box 1917 San Luis Obispo, CA 93406 805-541-1855 December 18, 25, 2025 & January 1, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2025-2420 (12/20/2024) New Filing The following person is doing business as STAR INSTRUCTOR SERVICES, 152 Irish Way, Pismo Beach, CA 93449. San Luis Obispo County. Lucas Conway (152 Irish Way, Pismo Beach, CA 93449). This business is conducted by An Individual /s/ Lucas Conway. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-12-2025. 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. 12-12-2030. December 18, 25, 2025, January 1, & 8, 2026

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FILE NO. 2025-2423 (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as ABC BONDING, BOB’S BAIL BONDS, 948 Santa Rosa St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Daniel Tuggle, Inc. (948 Santa Rosa St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation /s/ Daniel Tuggle, Inc., Daniel Lee Tuggle, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12-15-2025. 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. 12-12-2030. December 18, 25, 2025, January 1, & 8, 2026

NOTICE OF AMENDED PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: WAYNE LEON ADAIR DECEDENT CASE NUMBER: 25PR-0330 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: WAYNE LEON ADAIR A AMENDED PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by LARRY DALE ADAIR in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN LUIS OBISPO. THE AMENDED PETITION OF PROBATE requests that LARRY DALE ADAIR 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: January 6, 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 formal Request for Special Notice (form DE154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Shannon M Bio 1212 Marsh Street, Suite 3 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 805-781-3645 December 11, 18, & 25, 2025

LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ANDREA HELMING DECEDENT CASE NUMBER: 25PR-0367 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: ANDREA HELMING A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by CHRISTINE EDISON in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN LUIS OBISPO. THE PETITION OF PROBATE requests that CHRISTINE EDISON 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. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: January 6, 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 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: Brian Craig Kreowski, Esq. 1435 Shell Beach Road Shell Beach, CA 93449 805-773-5661 December 11, 18, & 25, 2025

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 25CVP0327 To all interested persons: Petitioner: Alisa Yvonne Gray filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Alisa Yvonne Gray to PROPOSED NAME: Gertrude Espinoza 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: January 21, 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: November 17, 2025 /s/: MC Kelley, Judge of the Superior Court November 27, December 4, 11, & 18, 2025

LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: DAVID M. BABCOCK, aka DAVID MILES BABCOCK DECEDENT CASE NUMBER: 25PR-0385 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: DAVID M. BABCOCK, aka DAVID MILES BABCOCK A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by KRISTINA K. BABCOCK in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN LUIS OBISPO. THE PETITION OF PROBATE requests that KRISTINA K. BABCOCK 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: January 27, 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 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: Charron O’Neill O’Neill & Woolpert 1014 Palm Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 805-543-7695 December 11, 18, & 25, 2025

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

NEW FILE NO. 2025-2422 OLD FILE NO. 2024-0631 ABC Bonding, Bob’s Bail Bonds, 948 Santa Rosa St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in San Luis Obispo County on 03/14/2024. The following person(s) has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: Gregory L. Sullivan Inc. (906 Goldenrod Lane, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business was conducted by A Corporation /s/ Gregory L. Sullivan Inc., Gregory L. Sullivan, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 12/15/2025. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk. By M. Katz, Deputy Clerk. December 18, 25, 2025, January 1, & 8, 2026

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LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: DEE ANN FOX DECEDENT CASE NUMBER: 25PR-0397 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: DEE ANN FOX A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by KIRSTEN ROSE FOX in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN LUIS OBISPO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that KIRSTEN ROSE FOX 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: February 3, 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 formal Request for Special Notice (form DE154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Bruce A. Pence III P.O. Box 6570 Los Osos, CA 93412 805-214-8292 December 18, 25, 2025 & January 1, 2026

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: MARTIN FOX DECEDENT CASE NUMBER: 25PR-0398 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: MARTIN FOX A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by KIRSTEN ROSE FOX in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN LUIS OBISPO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that KIRSTEN ROSE FOX be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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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: February 3, 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 formal Request for Special Notice (form DE154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: VERA TELETHIA HOPKINSOWENS DECEDENT CASE NUMBER: 25PR-0244

the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: December 10, 2025, 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: October 16, 2025 /s/: Tana L. Coates, Judge of the Superior Court November 27, December 4, 11, & 18, 2025

Attorney for Petitioner: Bruce A. Pence III P.O. Box 6570 Los Osos, CA 93412 805-214-8292 December 18, 25, 2025 & January 1, 2026

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 25CV0628 To all interested persons: Petitioner: Teresa Henkel filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Not Named Mcclung to PROPOSED NAME: Terrell Henkel 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: January 8, 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: November 20, 2025 /s/: Craig B. van Rooyen, Judge of the Superior Court November 27, December 4, 11, & 18, 2025

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: VERA TELETHIA HOPKINS-OWENS A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by NORA LEE KIRKER in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN LUIS OBISPO. THE PETITION OF PROBATE requests that NORA LEE KIRKER 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: March 3, 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 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: Karine Wegrzynowicz 15 W Carrillo St., Ste. 103 Santa Barbara, CA 93101 805-837-0125 December 4, 11, & 18, 2025

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 25CV0665 To all interested persons: Petitioner: Joseph John Schultz filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Joseph John Schultz to PROPOSED NAME: John Joseph Schultz 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,

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-25-1021815-CL Order No.: 250465456-CAVOI

YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/18/2017. 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. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, or cash equivalent if deemed acceptable to the trustee, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): KRISTY A. ABDALLAH, A MARRIED WOMAN, AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Recorded: 8/25/2017 as Instrument No. 2017037870 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of SAN LUIS OBISPO County, California; Date of Sale: 1/27/2026 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: In the breezeway adjacent to the County General Services Building, 1087 Santa Rosa Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $250,002.49 The purported property address is: 210 CALLE ARROYO, SHANDON, CA 93461 Assessor’s Parcel No. : 017-183007 All bidders, at the date, time, and place of the scheduled sale, will be required to show satisfactory support to the auctioneer of their ability to pay the amount they intend to bid, unless arrangements have been made with the trustee prior to the scheduled sale. 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

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been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800-758-8052 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this internet website http://www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-251021815-CL. 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 website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 619-645-7711, or visit this internet website http://www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-25-1021815-CL 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. NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE OWNER-OCCUPANT: Any prospective owner-occupant as defined in Section 2924m of the California Civil Code who is the last and highest bidder at the trustee’s sale shall provide the required affidavit or declaration of eligibility to the auctioneer at the trustee’s sale or shall have it delivered to QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION by 5 p.m. on the next business day following the trustee’s sale at the address set forth in the below signature block. NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE POSTSALE OVER BIDDERS: For postsale information in accordance with Section 2924m(e) of the California Civil Code, use file number CA-25-1021815-CL and call (866) 645-7711 or login to: http://www. qualityloan.com. The above statutorily mandated notices to Tenant, Prospective Owner-Occupant, and Prospective Post-Sale Over Bidders are brief summaries of what may be required under Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. Compliance with all relevant provisions will be required. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. Date: QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION 2763 Camino Del Rio S San Diego, CA 92108 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800-758-8052 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com PostSale Information (CCC 2924m(e)): (866) 645-7711 Reinstatement or Payoff Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION TS No.: CA-251021815-CL IDSPub #0271887 12/18/2025 12/25/2025 1/1/2026

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 25CVP0388

¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 dias, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su version. Lea la informacion a continuacion. Tiene 30 DIAS CALENDARIOS despues de que le entreguen esta citacion y papeles legales para presentar una repuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefonica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted puede usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formuleriors de la corte y mas informacion en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp/espanol), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede mas cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario de la corte que le de un formulario de exencion de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su repuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte la podra quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia. Hay otros requistas legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remision a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniendose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar ias cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperacion de $10,000 o mas de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo ao una consesion de artitraje en un caso dce derecho civll. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso.

are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia. org), the California Courts online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo. ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 dias, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su version. Lea la informacion a continuacion. Tiene 30 DIAS CALENDARIOS despues de que le entreguen esta citacion y papeles legales para presentar una repuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefonica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted puede usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formuleriors de la corte y mas informacion en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp/espanol), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede mas cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario de la corte que le de un formulario de exencion de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su repuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte la podra quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia. Hay otros requistas legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remision a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniendose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar ias cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperacion de $10,000 o mas de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo ao una consesion de artitraje en un caso dce derecho civll. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso.

SUMMONS NOTICE TO DEFENDANT:

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Andrea Elizabeth Valdes filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Andrea Elizabeth Valdes to PROPOSED NAME: Andrea Elizabeth Maldonado 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: January 14, 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: October 15, 2025 /s/: MC Kelley, Judge of the Superior Court December 11, 18, 25, 2025, & January 1, 2026

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2019 NISS ALTIMA VIN# 1N4BL4CW7KN313226 CA LIC# 8UYR759 LIEN SALE: 12/29/2025 AT: 10:00 AM 909 S 4TH ST , GROVER BEACH, CA 93433 December 18, 2025

SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO) CHERYL BROWN, an individual; And DOES 1 to 5, inclusive YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF OMAHA, a National Banking Association CASE NUMBER (Número de caso): 24LCP-0765 Notice! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia. org), the California Courts online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo. ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case.

CASE NUMBER: (Número de caso): 24LCP-0765 The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y dirección de la corte son) SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO 901 PARK STREET PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la dirección y número de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): THE DUNNING LAW FIRM APC California DFPI Debt Collector License #10059-99 Donald T. Dunning (144665) James MacLeod (249145) 9619 Chesapeake Dr. Suite 210 San Diego, CA 92123 (858) 974-7600 Date: (Fecha) 09/23/2024 By: /s/ Michael Powell, Clerk (Secretario); Dana Dowse, Deputy (Adjunto) November 27, December 4, 11, & 18, 2025

SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO) RAYMOND C. CATTANEO aka RAYMOND CHARLES CATTANEO, an individual dba RAY’S OWN BRAND; NINAMARIE PICCARDO CATTANEO, an individual; DOES 1-100, inclusive, YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): TBF FINANCIAL I, LLC, CASE NUMBER (Número de caso): 30-2025-01497860-CLBC-CJC Notice! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers

CASE NUMBER: (Número de caso): 30-2025-01497860-CL-BC-CJC The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y dirección de la corte son) SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF ORANGE 700 Civic Center Drive West Santa Ana, CA 92701 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la dirección y número de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): HEMAR ROUSSO & HEALD, LLP 15910 Ventura Blvd., 12th Floor Encino, CA 91436 818-501-3800 Date: (Fecha) 07/17/2025 By: /s/ David H. Yamasaki, Clerk (Secretario); C. Leon, Deputy (Adjunto) December 11, 18, 25, 2025 & January 1, 2026

Bryant Onyeneke; and DOES 1-10 YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: Gurdeep Singh CASE NUMBER: 25CV0403 Notice! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond in 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia. org), the California Courts online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo. ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case.

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COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION NOTICE TO BIDDERS

CITY OF ATASCADERO NOTICE OF CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is given that sealed bids will be received at the office of the County Clerk-Recorder, 1055 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, California 93408 before 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 22, 2026 (“Bid Deadline”), for the following public works project:

DATE: Tuesday, January 13, 2026 TIME: 6:00 p.m. PLACE: City of Atascadero Council Chambers 6500 Palma Avenue Atascadero, CA 93422

CHANEY WATERLINE UPGRADE - CSA 10-A CONTRACT NO. 300622 Bids will be opened and declared by the County Clerk-Recorder at 3:15 p.m. on the bid opening date at a public meeting at 1055 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, California 93408. Any bid received at the office of the County Clerk-Recorder of the County of San Luis Obispo at or after 3:00 p.m. on the date specified above will not be accepted and will be returned to the bidder unopened. A bid received one second after 3:00 p.m. (i.e., after 3:00:00 p.m.) shall not be considered.

SUMMARY

Bids are required for the entire work described in the Contract Documents. The Bid package (also referred to herein as the “Contract Documents”) are posted on the County’s Purchasing website: https://www.slocounty.ca.gov/departments/central-services/ purchasing-services/services/bid-rfp-opportunities Any changes, additions, or deletions to these Contract Documents will be in the form of written addenda issued by the County. Any addenda will be posted on the website. Prospective bidders must check the website for addenda or other relevant new information at up to 5:00 p.m. the day before the prescribed date/time for submittal of bids. The County is not responsible for the failure of any prospective bidder to receive such addenda. All addenda so issued shall become a part of this Bid. All bidders are required to acknowledge and confirm receipt of every addendum in their bid proposal. All bidder Requests for Information must be submitted no later than 3:00 p.m., 5 business days prior to the bid opening date. Requests submitted after said date may not be considered. All questions pertaining to the content of this invitation to Bid must be made in writing through the Purchasing website. Questions and responses will be posted on the Purchasing website and can be viewed by accessing the Invitation to Bid located at the Purchasing website. The identity of the entity submitting the question will not be posted. The County reserves the right to determine the appropriateness of comments / questions that will be posted on the website. The bidder must have either a Class A license or a combination of Class C licenses that make up a majority of the work at the time the Contract is awarded (Public Contract Code section 3300). When the bidder holds a combination of Class C licenses, all work to be performed outside of the bidder’s license specialties, except work that is incidental or supplemental to the licenses of the bidder, shall be performed by licensed Subcontractors in compliance with the Subletting and Subcontracting Fair Practices Act (Chapter 4 (commencing with section 4100) of Part 1 of Division 2 of the Public Contract Code). Pursuant to Labor Code section 1771.1: • A Contractor or Subcontractor shall not be qualified to bid on, be listed in the Bid Proposal, subject to the requirements of Public Contract Code section 4104, or engage in the performance of this public works project, unless currently registered with the Department of Industrial Relations and qualified to perform work pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5. It is not a violation of this section for an unregistered Contractor to submit a bid that is authorized by Business and Professions Code section 7029.1, Public Contract Code section 10164, or Public Contract Code section 20103.5, provided the Contractor is registered to perform public work pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5 at the time the contract is awarded. • This Project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations. Bids must be submitted under sealed cover plainly marked as a bid and identified with the project number, the date and time for receipt of sealed bids, and the name of the bidder. Bids must be accompanied by cash, a certified or cashier’s check, or a bidder’s bond in favor of the County in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the submitted total Bid. Pursuant to Public Contract Code section 22300, the successful bidder may substitute certain securities for funds withheld by County to ensure performance under the Contract or, in the alternative, request the County to make payment of retention to an escrow agent. The successful bidder will be required to furnish the County with payment and performance bonds, with each issued by a California admitted surety insurer equal to 100% of the Contract Price. Pursuant to Labor Code section 1770 et seq., the Contractor 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 and comply with all applicable Labor Code provisions, which include, but are not limited to the employment of apprentices, the hours of labor, and the debarment of Contractors and Subcontractors. The Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations determines the general prevailing wage rates. Copies are available at the DIR website, http://www.dir.ca.gov/DLSR/PWD. Executive Order N-6-22 – Russia Sanctions On March 4, 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order N-6-22 (the EO) regarding Economic Sanctions against Russia and Russian entities and individuals. “Economic Sanctions” refers to sanctions imposed by the U.S. government in response to Russia’s actions in Ukraine, as well as any sanctions imposed under state law. Should the State or County determine Contractor is a target of Economic Sanctions or is conducting prohibited transactions with sanctioned individuals or entities, that shall be grounds for termination of this agreement. The County shall provide Contractor advance written notice of such termination, allowing Contractor at least 30 calendar days to provide a written response. Termination shall be at the sole discretion of the County. By order of the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Luis Obispo in their action on the 21st day of October 2025. END OF NOTICE TO BIDDERS

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 19 OF THE SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY CODE, THE BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION ORDINANCE, BY ADOPTING THE 2025 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE On December 9, 2025, the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors adopted Ordinance No.3560 wherein it approved amendments to the Building and Construction Ordinance, Title 19 of the San Luis Obispo County Code by adopting the 2025 edition of the California Building Standards Code, which applies to all areas of the unincorporated County, and was approved by the following roll call to wit:

AYES:

Supervisors John Peschong, Bruce S. Gibson, Jimmy Paulding, Heather Moreno and Chairperson Dawn Ortiz-Legg NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAINING: None

The adopted amendments contained in Ordinance No.3560 are summarized as follows: Amendments to the Building and Construction Ordinance, Title 19 of the San Luis Obispo County Code by adopting the 2025 edition of the California Building Standards Code.

County File Number: LRP2025-00013/ED25-0236 Assessor Parcel Number: Various Supervisorial District: All Date Authorized: November 18, 2025

Copies of the full text of the above amendments may be purchased at reproduction cost or reviewed without charge in the San Luis Obispo County Administrative Office, 1055 Monterey St., Room #D430, County Government Center, San Luis Obispo, California 93408, or on the County’s website at www.slocounty.ca.gov. If you have questions, please contact: Jerry Trotter of the County of San Luis Obispo Planning and Building Department by e-mail at: jtrotter@co.slo.ca.us, or by phone at (805) 781-5193. DATED: December 11, 2025 MATTHEW PONTES, EX-OFFICIO CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS By: /s/ Niki Martin Deputy Clerk December 18, 2025

December 18, 2025

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Atascadero will hold a PUBLIC HEARING inperson at the time and place indicated above to consider an update to the City’s ADU Ordinance, AMC Title 9, Chapter 5 to account for changes in State law (ZCH25-0064). This action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Public resources Code Section 21000 et seq., because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the enactment of this Ordinance would have a significant effect on the environment (Pub. Resources Code § 21065; CEQA Guidelines §15061(b)(3).) (ZCH25-0064) NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that if a challenge to the above action is made in court, persons may be limited to raising only those issues they or someone else raised at the public hearing described in the notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Council at, or prior to, the public hearing. ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are invited to attend inperson and will be given an opportunity to speak in favor of, or opposition to, the above-proposed project. Written comments are also accepted by the City Clerk, prior to the hearing at 6500 Palma Ave., Atascadero, CA 93422 or cityclerk@atascadero.org and will be distributed to the City Council. Written public comments must be received by 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Email comments must identify the Agenda Item Number in the subject line of the email. Written comments will not be read into the record. Information regarding the hearing is filed in the Community Development Department. If you have any questions, please call Planning Services or visit the office at 6500 Palma Ave., by appointment only, Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. All documents related to the project will be available for review on the City’s website 72 hours prior to the public hearing at www.atascadero.org/agendas. DATED: December 9, 2025 S/ K Gleason, Planning Manager PUBLISH: December 18, 2025

COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & BUILDING PLANNING COMMISSION WHO County of San Luis Obispo Planning Commission WHEN Thursday, January 22, 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 Hearing to consider a request by Colin Weyrick for a Vesting Tentative Tract Map (N-SUB2024-00077/TR 3193) to subdivide a vacant 15.75acre parcel into six (6) residential lots ranging in size from 2.00 to 4.62 gross acres. The project also consists of various subdivision improvements for access, drainage, and utility trenching. Gross site disturbance for proposed tract improvements is approximately 1.4 acres with 2,000 cubic yards (CY) of cut and 2,000 CY of fill. The project is located within the community of Templeton’s urban reserve line on the north side of Championship Lane approximately 800 feet west of Theatre Drive and just west of US HWY 101 in the community of Templeton, within the Residential Suburban (RS) land use designation in the Salinas River Sub- area of the North County Planning Area and within Supervisorial District 1. Also to be considered at the hearing will be adoption of the Environmental Document prepared for the item. The Environmental Coordinator, after completion of the Initial Study, finds that there is no substantial evidence that the project may have a significant effect on the environment, and the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report is not necessary. Therefore, a Mitigated Negative Declaration (pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq., and CA Code of Regulations Section 15000 et seq.) has been issued on November 20, 2025 (SCH# 2025110869) for this project. Per CEQA, this Mitigated Negative Declaration will be publicly accessible for review and comment for 30 days beginning November 20, 2025 to December 19, 2025. These documents are accessible online at https://ceqanet.lci. ca.gov/2025110869 and physically at 976 Osos Street, Room 200, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. Public comments will be accepted leading up to and during the scheduled public hearing for this project. Mitigation measures are proposed to address Air Quality, Biological Resources, Hazards & Hazardous Materials, Land Use and are included as conditions of approval. County File Number: N-SUB2024-00077 Supervisorial District: District 1 Assessor Parcel Number(s): 040-201-057 Date Accepted: 5/8/2025 WHERE The hearing will be held in the Katcho Achadjian Government Center, Board of Supervisors Chambers,1055 Monterey Street, Room #D170, San Luis Obispo, CA. The Board of Supervisors Chambers are located on the corner of Santa Rosa and Monterey Streets. At the meeting all interested persons may express their views for or against, or to change the proposal. 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 Eric Tolle, Project Manager, in the Department of Planning and Building at the address below or by telephone at 805-781-5600. Ysabel Eighmy Secretary Planning Commission December 18, 2025

DECEMBER 9, 2025 COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING BRIEF Items 1-35: Consent Agenda & Resolution (Res) Nos. 2025-245 thru 2025-258 – Approved as amended. Item 36: Public Comment Period – Items not on the agenda: L. Casalinuovo; L. Thompson; J. Meslin; D. Hitz; M. Smith; W. Spradlin; C. Downey; B. McKim; R. Casaverde; C. Vasquez; L. Jouet; M. Alter; M. McEwen; S. McKay; F. Blackwell; T. Pauze; E. Rogels; M. Kern; D. Stebbens; B. Cippert; C. Nicholson spoke - No action taken. Item 37: Martha’s Place Sustainability Plan – Rec’d & Filed. Item 38: Res. 2025-259, denying the appeal by P. McGibney of the Los Osos Sustainability Group & upholding the decision of the Planning Dept Hearing Officer to approve a Minor Use Permit / Coastal Development Permit (DRC2021-00067) to allow for the construction of a single-family residence & addendum to a previously prepared Mitigated Negative Declaration (SCH# 2014021005) – Adopted. Item 39: 2026 Community Development Needs Assessment Report – Rec’d & Filed & funding priorities for the 2026 Action Plan: Housing Facilities including affordable rental housing, single family housing and senior housing, Public Services including health care services, mental health services and homeless services, and Housing Services including homelessness prevention, rental assistance, and emergency shelters - Approved. Item 40: Closed Session - None. Item 41: Black Lake Golf Resort LLC request for authorization to process an application for an amendment to the Black Lake Specific Plan to allow 45 additional single-family dwelling units, 80 additional units that may be utilized as vacation homes & short-term rentals, a new event & resort area, hotels/motels & accessory dwellings as permittable uses in specific areas, golf cart storage in front setback areas along Willow Rd, increase to the maximum allowable height for hotels/motels & lodges from 35 ft. to 50 ft - Authorize Processing Approved. Item 42: Introduction of an amendment to the Growth Management Ordinance (Title 26) for consistency with County housing objectives & to encourage housing production – Rec’d w/ Direction Provided to the Clerk. Item 43: Ordinance No. 3560, approving amendments to the Building & Construction Ordinance, Title 19 by adopting the 2025 edition of the California Building Standards Code. Exempt from CEQA – Adopted. Item 44: Board Member comments and reports on meetings: 3 Motions to direct staff to: 1) return w/ a proposed resolution reaffirming opposition to new & existing offshore oil drilling & seabed mining; to join the Local Government Offshore Oil Coalition & draft a letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management [3-2 vote]; 2) coordinate existing information re: potential federal policy & funding impacts, including HR1, homeless services funding, potential SNAP benefit impacts, and to provide updates [4-1 vote] & 3) prepare a letter re: county’s support for legislation to restore unitary tax treatment for the Diablo Canyon Power Plant; support coastal lands conservation & public access plans for lands surrounding Diablo Canyon; & circulate to relevant local stakeholders prior to submittal to the CA State Legislature [4-1 vote]. Supervisor Moreno congratulated administrators recognized at the 2025 Administrator of the Year awards. Meeting adjourned. For more details, view meeting videos at: https://www.slocounty. ca.gov/Departments/Administrative-Office/Clerk-of-the-Board/ Clerk-of-the-Board-Services/Board-of-Supervisors-Meetings-andAgendas.aspx Matthew P. Pontes, County Administrative Officer & Ex-Officio Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By: Annette Ramirez, Deputy Clerk of the Board of SupervisorsDecember 18, 2025

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The San Luis Obispo Council of Governments (SLOCOG) will hold a public hearing to receive public testimony on Unmet Transit Needs and Unmet Bike & Pedestrian Improvements within the County of San Luis Obispo and its seven cities. The hearing will be held during the SLOCOG Board meeting on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 9:00 a.m., at the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors Chambers, Katcho Achadjian Government Center San Luis Obispo County, 1055 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. Unmet Transit Needs requests can also be submitted online, by phone, fax, email, mail, or in person by February 11, 2026. Submissions can be made online at slocog.org/transitneeds; by phone at (805) 597-8022; by fax at (805) 781-5703; by email at: unmet_needs@slocog.org; and by mail or in person at 1114 Marsh Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. SLOCOG, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, is committed to providing special accommodations and translation services to those interested in participating in public hearings. Please note that a 48-hour notice is needed to honor your request. Call (805) 781-4219 to make arrangements. Members of the public may also submit written comments on this item for the February 4th Board meeting by email or mail: Email: pio@slocog.org by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, February 2, 2026. Mail to: Clerk of the Board, SLOCOG, 1114 Marsh Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. Mailed written comments must be received by SLOCOG no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, February 2, 2026. December 18, 2025 & January 8, 2026

NOTICE OF ADOPTION URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 690 AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 4 (PUBLIC SAFETY) OF THE ATASCADERO MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD CHAPTER 8 (FIREWORKS SOCIAL HOST LIABILITY) TO REGULATE SOCIAL HOSTS WHO ALLOW ILLEGAL FIREWORKS WHEREAS, the discharge of illegal fireworks is a common problem faced by many jurisdictions in California, including the City of Atascadero (“City”) and surrounding communities; WHEREAS, the upcoming holiday season, particularly New Year’s Eve, and other celebrations such as Independence Day, present an immediate and recurring threat of catastrophic wildfires caused by illegal fireworks, especially given California’s extended fire season and climate conditions that create extreme fire danger; WHEREAS, the City of Atascadero currently prohibits all fireworks within the city limits; WHEREAS, the City’s Police Department responds to numerous fireworks complaint calls during holiday periods; WHEREAS, the City’s existing fireworks prohibition lacks adequate enforcement mechanisms to hold social hosts accountable, resulting in continued illegal fireworks activity that poses an immediate threat to life and property during high-risk fire periods; WHEREAS, fireworks can cause serious burns, eye injuries, and other traumatic injuries requiring immediate medical attention, and delayed implementation of this Ordinance would risk continued illegal fireworks activity during upcoming holidays, directly threatening public health; WHEREAS, the City wishes to adopt this Social Host Ordinance as an urgency ordinance to immediately help deter fireworks activity and provide enhanced enforcement mechanisms during the upcoming holiday season; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that fireworks also pose significant year-round risks to public health, safety, and welfare, including fire hazards, property damage, and disturbances to residents. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO, HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The recitals set forth above are adopted herein as a declaration of the facts constituting the urgency of this Ordinance. SECTION 2. Title 4 (Public Safety) of the Atascadero Municipal Code is hereby amended to add Chapter 8 (Fireworks Social Host Liability), to read as follows: Section 4-8.01 Definitions The following definitions shall apply to this Chapter: (a) “Department” means the Police Department or other department designated by the City Manager to administer this Chapter. (b) “Enforcement Officer” means any City employee, agent of the City, or law enforcement officer with the authority to enforce any provision of this Code, including, but not limited to, employees of the Fire Department, Police Department, and Community Development Department. (c) “Dangerous Fireworks” shall have the same meaning as that term is defined under California Health & Safety Code Section 12505. (d) “Fireworks” means any device containing chemical elements and chemical compounds capable of burning independently of the oxygen of the atmosphere and producing audible, visual, mechanical, or thermal effects which are useful as pyrotechnic devices or for entertainment. The term “fireworks” includes, but is not limited to, devices designated by the manufacturer as fireworks, firecrackers, torpedoes, skyrockets, roman candles, rockets, sparklers, party poppers, paper caps, chasers, fountains, smoke sparks, aerial bombs, and fireworks kits. The term “fireworks” shall also include both Dangerous Fireworks and Safe and Sane Fireworks. (e) “Response Costs” means those reasonable and necessary costs directly incurred by the Enforcement Officer for a response to a violation of this Chapter, and include the cost of providing law enforcement, firefighting, and/or other emergency services at the scene of the violation, including, without limitation, the following: 1. Salaries and benefits of the Enforcement Officer for the time spent responding to, remaining at, or otherwise dealing with the violation, and the administrative costs attributable to the response(s); and 2. The cost of any medical treatment to or for any Enforcement Officer injured responding to, remaining at, or leaving the scene of the violation; and 3. The cost of repairing any equipment used by the Enforcement Officer or damage to City property, and the cost of the use of any such equipment, in responding to, remaining at, or leaving the scene of the violation; and 4. The costs of disposal of any fireworks seized in accordance with this Chapter. (f) “Safe and Sane Fireworks” shall have the same meaning as that term is defined under California Health & Safety Code Section 12529. (g) “Social Host” means: 1. Any owner of private property as listed on the most recent assessment roll; and/or 2. Any person who has the right to use, possess or occupy public or private property under a lease, permit, license, rental agreement, or contract; and/or 3. Any person who hosts, organizes, supervises, officiates, conducts, or accepts responsibility for a gathering on public or private property. A government entity, including, but not limited to, a City, school district, and/or political subdivision, is not a social host. (h) “Strictly Liable” means liability for a wrongful act regardless of such person’s intent, knowledge, negligence, or lack thereof in committing the wrongful act. (i) “Spectator” means any person present during a fireworks discharge for the purpose of viewing, observing, watching, or witnessing the event. A person is “present” during a fireworks discharge if that person is within two hundred (200) feet of the location of the fireworks discharge. Peace officers or their agents, or City employees designated to enforce the provisions of this Code, who are acting in the course of their official duties, are not considered “spectators.” Section 4-8.02 Social Host, Minor, and Spectator Liability (a) Except as may be permitted by State law, no social host shall use, or permit or fail to prevent the possession, sale, use, display, explosion, or discharge of any fireworks on the social host’s property, or an immediately adjacent public or private street or sidewalk. (b) A social host who permits or fails to prevent any use or discharge of fireworks on a property under their possession or control, or on an adjacent public or private street or sidewalk, shall be deemed to have constructive knowledge that fireworks have been used or discharged if the social host has not taken all reasonable steps to prevent the lighting or discharge of fireworks. (c) It is the duty of any social host to take all reasonable steps to prevent the use or discharge of fireworks on the social host’s property, or on an immediately adjacent public or private street or sidewalk. (d) Any social host shall be strictly liable for any violation of this Chapter occurring at the social host’s property. (e) Any person having the care, custody, or control of any minor who violates this Chapter shall be strictly liable for the minor’s violation of this Chapter. The person having the care, custody, or control of any minor who violates this Chapter need not be present when the minor violates the Chapter to be held strictly liable for the violation. (f) It shall be unlawful for any person to be knowingly present as a Spectator during an unauthorized fireworks discharge in violation of this Chapter. (g) No person who has the right to use, possess, or occupy a unit in a multifamily residential property under a lease, rental agreement, or contract shall be liable for violations of this Chapter occurring in the common areas of the property unless the person is a social host as defined by this Chapter. Section 4-8.03 Penalties for Violations (a) Any person violating any of the provisions or failing to comply with any of the mandatory requirements of this Chapter is deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and a public nuisance. Any person convicted of a misdemeanor under the provisions of this Chapter shall be subject to punishment by a fine, or by imprisonment in the county jail for a period not exceeding six months, or by both fine and imprisonment. (b) In addition to potential criminal penalties, any person that violates the provisions of this Chapter may be subject to civil actions, administrative fines, and enforcement action pursuant to the Municipal Code. (c) A violation of this Chapter shall be subject to an administrative fine of $1,000 per violation, to a maximum of $10,000 per calendar day. (d) Non-exclusivity of Penalties. The penalties set forth herein are not intended to be exclusive of other penalties and remedies and are intended to be in addition to any other remedies provided in this Code or any other law, statute, ordinance or regulation, including, without limitation, the California Health and Safety Code or California Penal Code with regard to the sale, use, possession, delivery, storage, and/or transportation of fireworks. Section 4-8.04 Separate Offenses Any person violating the provisions of this Chapter shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each violation that is committed, continued, or permitted by that person, and shall be punishable accordingly. Each and every unpermitted firework discharge shall constitute a separate offense. Section 4-8.05 Response Costs In addition to any fines or penalties which may otherwise be levied by the City pursuant to this Chapter, the City shall be entitled to recover from any person found to be in violation of any provision of this Chapter, the City’s full response costs. Section 4-8.06 Seizure of Fireworks The Enforcement Officer may seize, take, remove or cause to be removed, at the expense of the violator, all stocks of fireworks offered or exposed for sale, stored or held in violation of this Chapter when such violation creates an imminent threat to public health or safety.

Section 4-8.07 Notice of Violation and Administrative Fine Upon the determination by the Enforcement Officer that a violation occurred, a Notice of Violation and Fine may be prepared, with copies thereof to be served as provided by Section 4-8.11. The Notice of Violation and Fine shall include the following information: (a) The date and approximate time the violations occurred, and a legal description and street address, assessor’s parcel number, or other description sufficient to identify the premises affected. (b) A description of the conditions causing the violation(s). The description shall specify the number of violation(s) observed. (c) The code sections that were violated. (d) The amount of fines being imposed for each violation. (e) The amount of response costs being imposed for each violation. (f) A statement that the fine shall be paid directly to the Department that is responsible for administering the code section(s) violated within twenty days from the service of the Notice of Violation and Fine. (g) An explanation that the Notice of Violation and Fine may be appealed by submitting an appeal within fifteen days of service of the notice to the Department. The explanation shall clearly detail the process for submitting an appeal, including the need to pay the fine amount in advance. An appeal shall be conducted in accordance with Section 4-8.09. (h) The name and signature of the Enforcement Officer. Section 4-8.08 Appeal of Notice of Violation and Administrative Fine (a) An appeal shall be filed in writing with the Department not later than the fifteenth day following the service of the Notice of Violation and Fine. Failure to submit an appeal within this time period shall result in a waiver of the right to appeal. (b) An appeal may contest that there was a violation or that the appellant is the responsible person. An appeal shall use the form provided by the Department and may include any other supporting materials the appellant wishes to furnish. (c) The appeal shall be submitted with an advanced deposit of the fine amount identified in the Notice of Violation and Fine. Section 4-8.09 Administrative Fine Appeal Process (a) The appeal shall be heard by a Hearing Officer designated by the City Manager. (b) The Hearing Officer shall conduct the hearing as follows: 1. The Hearing Officer will hear sworn testimony and consider other evidence concerning the violation(s). 2. Appellants may be present at the hearing, may be represented by counsel, may present testimony, evidence, and cross-examine witnesses. 3. If the appellant does not appear and present evidence at the hearing, the Hearing Officer may base their decision solely upon the evidence submitted by the Enforcement Officer. Failure of the appellant to appear and present evidence at the hearing shall constitute a failure to exhaust administrative remedies. 4. The hearing need not be conducted according to technical rules relating to evidence and may be continued from time to time. 5. The Hearing Officer will deliberate upon the evidence presented, and shall, within seven (7) calendar days after the close of the hearing, issue a written decision and order. 6. If the Hearing Officer determines that the notice of fine should be upheld, the fine amount on deposit with the Department shall be retained by the Department. 7. If the Hearing Officer determines that the notice of fine should be reduced or canceled, and the fine was deposited with the Department, then the Department shall promptly refund the corresponding amount of the deposited fine. 8. The decision of the Hearing Officer shall be mailed to, or personally served upon, the appellant and any other party upon whom the notice of violation was served, and the Enforcement Officer. 9. The decision shall be final when signed by the Hearing Officer and served as herein provided. Section 4-8.10 Right to Judicial Review Any person aggrieved by an administrative decision of the Hearing Officer on an administrative citation may obtain review of the administrative decision by filing an appeal to be heard de novo by the Superior Court in accordance with the timelines and provisions set forth in California Government Code Section 53069.4. If no notice of appeal of the hearing officer’s administrative decision is filed within the period set forth in Section 53069.4, the hearing officer’s decision shall be deemed final. Section 4-8.11 Service of Notices Any notice required in compliance with this Chapter shall be served by the Enforcement Officer as follows, except where this Chapter provides otherwise: (a) A copy of the notice shall be either served personally or by mail, postage prepaid, certified, return receipt requested, to: 1. The owner of the affected premises as shown on the last equalized assessment roll. If no address can be found or is unknown to the Enforcement Officer, then the notice shall be mailed to the person at the address of the premises where the violation occurred. 2. Any lessees of record of the real property; 3. The record owner of any affected recreational vehicle, mobile home or other vehicle and any holders of security interest(s) in the recreational vehicles, mobile homes or other vehicles; 4. Any holder of a mortgage, deed of trust, lien or encumbrance of record on the real property; or 5. Any person in real or apparent charge or control of the affected property, mobile home, recreational vehicle or other vehicles. (b) A copy of the notice shall be prominently and conspicuously placed upon the premises where the violation occurred. Section 4-8.12 Exceptions The provisions of this Chapter shall not apply to: (a) Activities conducted by pyrotechnic operators licensed by the State Fire Marshal when operating pursuant to that license and with proper City permits, nor to the spectators present during such activities. (b) A social host who initiates contact with law enforcement or fire officials to assist in removing any person, or dangerous fireworks, from the social host’s property or terminating the activity to comply with this Chapter, if the request for assistance is made before any other person contacts law enforcement or fire officials to complain about the violation of this Chapter. (c) The possession, transport, manufacture, storage, display, sale, use, or discharge of fireworks as permitted under Federal or State law. SECTION 3. CEQA. Because of the facts set forth in Section 1, the proposed text amendment is exempt from further environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., “CEQA”) and CEQA Guidelines (14 California Code of Regulations §§ 15000, et seq.) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the enactment of this Ordinance would have a significant effect on the environment (Pub. Resources Code § 21065; CEQA Guidelines §§ 15378(b)(5), 15061(b)(3). SECTION 4. Interpretation. This Ordinance must be broadly construed to achieve the purposes stated in this Ordinance. It is the City Council’s intent that the provisions of this Ordinance be interpreted or implemented by the City and others in a manner that facilitates the purposes set forth in this Ordinance. SECTION 5. Preservation. Repealing of any provision of the Atascadero Municipal Code or of any previous Code Sections, does not affect any penalty, forfeiture, or liability incurred before, or preclude prosecution and imposition of penalties for any violation occurring before this Ordinance’s effective date. Any such repealed part will remain in full force and effect for sustaining action or prosecuting violations occurring before the effective date of this Ordinance. SECTION 6. Effect of Invalidation. If this entire Ordinance or its application is deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, any repeal or amendment of the Atascadero Municipal Code or other City Ordinance by this Ordinance will be rendered void and cause such previous Atascadero Municipal Code provision or other City Ordinance to remain in full force and effect for all purposes. SECTION 7. Severability. If any part of this Ordinance or its application is deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the City Council intends that such invalidity will not affect the effectiveness of the remaining provisions or applications and, to this end, the provisions of this Ordinance are severable. SECTION 8. Notice. The City Clerk is directed to certify the passage and adoption of this Ordinance, cause it to be entered into the City of Atascadero’s book of original ordinances, make a note of the passage and adoption in the records of this meeting and within fifteen (15) days after the passage and adoption of this Ordinance, cause it to be published or posted in accordance with California law. SECTION 9. Effective Date. As an urgency ordinance, this Ordinance will take effect immediately upon its final passage and adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Atascadero, California, held on the 9h day of December 2025, by a vote of at least four-fifths of the City Council. AYES: Council Members Dariz, Funk, Newsom, Peek, and Mayor Bourbeau NOES: None ABSENT: None A complete copy of the Ordinance (including all Exhibits) is on file in the City Clerk’s Office, 6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, California. DATED: December 10, 2025 /s/ Alyssa Slater, Deputy City Clerk PUBLISH: December 18, 2025

FOR THE WEEK OF DEC. 18

Free Will Astrology by Rob Brezsny Homework: What’s the most subtly heroic thing you could do in 2026? Newsletter.freewillastrology.com ARIES

(March 21-April 19): Nine hundred years ago, Sufi philosopher Al-Ghazali provided rigorous advice that’s not very popular these days. “To understand the stars,” he said, “one must polish the mirror of the soul.” Here’s my interpretation: To fathom the truth about reality, you must be a strong character who treasures clarity and integrity. It’s highly unlikely you can gather a profound grasp of how life works if your inner depths are a mess. Conversely, your capacity to comprehend the Great Mystery increases as you work on purifying and strengthening your character. Everything I just said is good advice for all of us all the time, but it will be especially potent and poignant for you in the coming months.

TAURUS

(April 20-May 20): The sound of a whip cracking is a small sonic boom. The tip breaks the sound barrier, creating that distinctive snap. In my astrological reckoning, Taurus, life has provided you with the equivalent of a whip. During the coming months, you will have access to a simple asset that can create breakthrough force when wielded with precision and good timing. I’m not referring to aggression or violence. Your secret superpower will be understanding how to use small treasures that can generate disproportionate impacts. What’s your whip?

GEMINI

(May 21-June 20): Some Japanese potters practice yohen tenmoku. It’s a technique used to create a rare type of tea bowl with shifting, star-like iridescence on deep, dark glaze. The sublime effect results from a process that’s unusually demanding, highly unpredictable, and hard to control. Legend says that only one in a thousand bowls achieves the intended iridescence. The rest, according to the masters, are “lessons in humility.” I believe you can flourish by adopting this experimental mindset in the coming months. Treat your creative experiments as offerings to the unknown, as sources of wonder whether or not your efforts yield stellar results. Be bold in trying new techniques and gentle in self-judgment. Delight in your apprenticeship to mystery. Some apparent “failures” may bring useful novelty.

CANCER

(June 21-July 22): A fair-weather cumulus cloud typically weighs more than a million pounds and yet floats effortlessly. Let’s make that one of your prime power symbols for 2026, Cancerian. It signifies that you will harbor an immense emotional cargo that’s suspended with grace. You will carry complex truths, layered desires, and lyrical ambitions, but you will manage it all with aplomb and even delight. For best results, don’t overdramatize the heaviness; appreciate and marvel at the buoyancy.

LEO

(July 23-Aug. 22): Every 11 years, the sun reverses its magnetic polarity. North becomes south, and south becomes north. The last switch was completed earlier this year. Let’s use this natural phenomenon as your metaphorical omen for the coming months, Leo. Imagine that a kind of magnetic reversal will transpire in your psyche. Your inner poles will flip position. As the intriguing process unfolds, you may be surprised at how many new ideas and feelings come rumbling into your imagination. Rather than resist the cosmic acrobatics, I advise you to welcome and collaborate with them.

VIRGO

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22): The sculptor Louise Bourgeois was asked why she worked so often with the image of the spider. She said it was a tribute to her mother, who was deliberate, clever, patient, soothing, helpful, and useful—just like a spider. In the coming months, I invite you to embody her vision of the spider. You will have the wherewithal to weave hardy networks that could support you for years to come. Be creative and thoughtful as you craft your network of care. Your precision will be a form of devotion. Every strand, even fragile ones, will enhance your long-term resilience.

LIBRA

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Researchers studying music theory know that dissonance—sounds that feel “wrong” or create tension—is

in part culturally determined. Indonesia’s gamelan music and Arabic maqam scales are beautiful to audiences that have learned to appreciate them. But they might seem off-kilter to Westerners accustomed to music filled with major thirds and triads. Let’s use this as our starting point as we contemplate your future in 2026, Libra. Life may disrupt your assumptions about what constitutes balance and harmony. You will be invited to consider the possibility that what seems like discord from one perspective is attractive and valuable from another. My advice: Open your mind to other ways of evaluating what’s meaningful and attractive.

SCORPIO

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21): In the Sonoran Desert of the southwestern United States, Arizona bark scorpions are hard to see at night. Scientists who want to study them can find them only by searching with flashlights that emit ultraviolet light. This causes the scorpions’ exoskeletons to fluoresce and glow a distinct blue-green or turquoise color, making them highly visible. Let’s use this scenario as a metaphor for you. In the coming months, you may reveal your best brilliance under uncommon conditions. Circumstances that seem unusual or challenging will highlight your true beauty and power. What feels extreme may be a good teacher and helper. I urge you to trust that the right people will recognize your unique beauty.

SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21): According to legend, the genius composer Mozart heard entire symphonies in his imagination before he wrote down any notes. That’s a slight exaggeration. The full truth is that he often worked hard and made revisions. His inspiration was enhanced by effort and craft. However, it’s also true that Mozart wrote at least five masterful works in rapid succession, sometimes with remarkably few corrections on the manuscript. They included his last three symphonies (Nos. 39, 40, and 41). I predict you will have a Mozart-like aptitude in the coming months: the ability to perceive whole patterns before the pieces align. Trust your big visions!

CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19): In Greek mythology, Proteus was a sea god famed for his ability to change his shape endlessly to evade capture. But now and then, a persistent hero was able to hold on to Proteus through all his transformations, whether he became a lion, serpent, tree, or flame. Then the god would bestow the gift of prophecy on the successful daredevil. I suspect that in the coming months, you will have an exceptional power to snag and grasp Proteus-like things, Capricorn. As a result, you could claim help and revelations that seem almost magical.

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18): In Florence, Italy, the Accademia Gallery houses several of Michelangelo’s sculptures that depict human figures partially emerging from rough blocks of marble. They seem to be caught in the process of birth or liberation. These works showcase the technique Michelangelo called non-finito (unfinished), in which the forms appear to struggle to escape from the stone. In the coming months, Aquarius, I foresee you undergoing a passage that initially resembles these figures. The good news is that unlike Michelangelo’s eternally trapped characters, you will eventually break free.

PISCES

(Feb. 19-March 20): To prepare you for 2026, I’ve gathered three quotes that address your most pressing need and urgent mandate. I recommend you tape this horoscope to your bathroom mirror. 1. “We cannot live in a world interpreted for us by others. An interpreted world is not a hope. Part of the terror is to take back our listening, to use our own voice, to see our own light.” —author Elaine Bellezza. 2. “To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” —Ralph Waldo Emerson. 3. “The ability to tell your own story, in words or images, is already a victory, already a revolt.” —Rebecca Solnit. ∆

Go to RealAstrology.com to check out Rob Brezsny's expanded weekly horoscopes and daily text message horoscopes. The audio horoscopes are also available by phone at 1-877-873-4888 (fees apply). ©Copyright 2025 Rob Brezsny

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