New Times, June 11, 2026

Shift

BY GLEN STARKEY

Editor’s note

Nederlander Concerts bought Vina Robles Amphitheater from its longtime owners, winery not included! The entertainment company has been booking shows at the Paso Robles concert venue for almost as long as it’s been open, so the new owner already has a history with the SLO County gem. The purchase will enable Nederlander to take things to the next level in terms of the acts it books there. Arts Editor Glen Starkey speaks with Nederlander about its plans and the venue’s history [22]

In addition, read about changes in county primary races [4] ; the Oceano Dunes reopening to vehicle traffic [8] ; and a new winery putting roots down in San Luis Obispo [28].

Camillia Lanham editor

cover courtesy photo by Brittany App/ Nederlander Concerts

design by Alex Zuniga

Robles’ Vina Robles Amphitheatre recently sold to the company that’s been booking its shows since 2014, Nederlander Concerts.

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Vote counts flip in SLO County supervisor race as ballots are tallied

Despite initial vote counts showing Michael Erin Woody ahead in the race for San Luis Obispo County’s 2nd District supervisor seat, the race flipped as ballot counts continue, with Jim Dantona holding the lead as of June 10.

The 2nd District race wasn’t the only contest in the county that changed course since those first vote counts were released. In Los Osos, Measure B-26 was initially losing but gained steam with the yeses accounting for 52.7 percent of the votes as of June 10.

According to the latest election results, Dantona has 54 percent of the vote compared to Woody’s 46 percent, a reversal from the first counts after election night when Woody led by roughly four points. In the 4th District supervisor race, incumbent Jimmy Paulding expanded his advantage over challenger Adam Verdin to 1,300 votes, leading 55 percent to 45 percent.

Thousands of ballots remain uncounted. As of the morning of June 10, the San Luis Obispo County Elections Office reported approximately 37,000 unprocessed ballots countywide.

“Obviously we’re happy that the trend is moving toward me being ahead and certainly optimistic based on the trend that’s established now for the last two or three updates,” Dantona told New Times. “But there’s still lots of ballots to be counted, so we’ll only be comfortable when they certify it.”

Dantona, former CEO of the San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce and current chief of staff to outgoing Supervisor Bruce Gibson, said he believes recent ballot trends have favored his campaign. He noted that many voters appeared to hold onto their ballots until late in the election cycle while deciding among a crowded field of Democratic candidates in the governor’s race.

Despite surrendering the lead, Woody told New Times he remains encouraged by the performance of his grassroots campaign.

“Most people would be surprised to hear this, considering we were out-fundraised 15-to-1 and started with nothing,” Woody said. “I am incredibly thrilled over where we’re at right now and what we’ve accomplished in all this.”

San Luis Coastal elementary schools lose full-time library access

Six full time librarians will be spread out across the 10 elementary schools in San Luis Coastal Unified School District next school year thanks to an estimated $190,000 reduction in the elementary library media tech budget.

The middle and high schools will remain fully staffed.

“Libraries, that’s like the heart of what literacy is and learning is, and to make these cuts at the elementary school level is just so devastating,” district parent Chelsea Ruiz told New Times

She spoke at the district’s school board meeting on June 2, imploring board members to reconsider their decision.

Larger elementary schools, like Los Ranchos and C.L. Smith, will receive four days a week of library tech time, while smaller schools like Teach and Del Mar will receive two days a week of library tech time, according to Assistant Superintendent Lisa Yamashita. The staffing cuts are being implemented alongside others made to balance the $5 million budget deficit the district was facing for the next school year.

Outside of when a technician is present, the

Woody, a civil engineer and former Fresno City Council member, said he entered the race with little name recognition, limited resources, and few expectations from political observers. He described the campaign as a community-driven effort focused on local issues rather than partisan politics.

“We started with an idea 15 months ago, and the idea was simple: We’re going to run on community issues,” Woody said. “I think the results that you’re seeing here should put a lot of people on notice that voters are responding very well to candidates who are talking about community issues and where we need to go next.”

Woody said his campaign began with little more than handwritten contact lists before growing into

a network of more than 300 staunch supporters and volunteers.

“I have zero to be disappointed about at this point,” he said. “Nobody gave this campaign a chance to be within 20 to 25 points of this race.”

Election officials continue processing thousands of remaining ballots before results can be verified.

For now, candidates and voters alike remain in wait-and-see mode.

“We’re just watching to see how the ballots are coming in,” Dantona said. “I think we’re going to see the counts start flowing faster. In the next few days, we’ll have a much clearer picture of where everything stands.” ∆

school library will remain accessible to classes for learning under the supervision of other staff members, Yamashita told New Times via email.

Ruiz told New Times that she spoke with other parents and attended a couple of school board meetings to voice her concerns. She said that while she understands that the district is in a horribly impossible situation and had to balance the budget, she is asking the district to work with her and allow librarians to stay at their current elementary school sites.

“I heard a lot of parents from multiple schools complaining,” Ruiz said. “They were really, really unhappy. They felt like this was the worst possible way this could have been implemented, and I’m the kind of person that doesn’t like to complain, I like to get stuff done, and so I just felt like if everyone feels so strongly about this, and of course, I felt strongly about it too … then I felt like I should do something about it.”

Parent Minh Truong found out about the library restructuring through Ruiz, and she said she finds the budget cuts disheartening. Truong described the elementary school library as a safe space to go during lunch and a place where students, like hers, can build healthy relationships with the staff.

“The librarian has also built a healthy relationship with my child and has become another mentor, and so I see the librarian as not just a librarian but

a mentor for these children, and these children also need support in terms of wellness, in terms of emotional support, and it’s another great place and avenue for that,” Truong said.

Working with the community is important to Truong, as she wants the district to offer the community an opportunity to problem solve and come up with creative solutions.

“The impacts of these cuts are basically reducing access for students, our children mainly, from the library and the librarians as well,” Truong said.

Yamashita said that Assistant Superintendent Greg Puccia met individually with the library media technicians and held collaborative consultations with the district librarian, the schools, and district administrators.

The district will monitor the budget and make adjustments to library assignments if or when additional funds are available for library services, according to Yamashita.

“Despite these staffing adjustments, we are committed to maintaining a robust, high-quality literacy program,” Yamashita said via email. “Our technicians will continue to manage our collections and co-teach essential research and digital citizenship skills.”

—Chloë Hodge

—Katy Clark

RESULTS SHIFT Updated ballot counts have shifted one race in San Luis Obispo County, with Jim Dantona now ahead in the 2nd District. Incumbent Jimmy Paulding expanded his lead in the 4th District, but thousands of votes remain uncounted.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF MICHAEL ERIN WOODY AND JIM DANTONA

Morro Elementary purchase moved to new fiscal year budget

The Morro Bay City Council removed the planned purchase of Morro Elementary from the city’s current budget, a procedural adjustment officials say has no impact on the city’s effort to acquire the historic campus.

The change, approved during City Council budget deliberations on May 26, shifts the $5.3 million purchase from the current fiscal year budget—which ends June 30—to the city’s upcoming fiscal year budget beginning July 1.

Mayor Carla Wixom said the adjustment is tied strictly to timing, noting that escrow on the property is not expected to close until Oct. 31, well into the next fiscal year.

“This has zero impact on the purchase,” Wixom told New Times. “That’s still moving forward.”

The city entered escrow earlier this year after unanimously approving a $5.3 million purchase agreement with the San Luis Coastal Unified School District in March. The nearly century-old campus was appraised at $10.2 million and has become a focal point for ongoing community discussions around housing, historic preservation, recreation, open space, and future civic use.

Despite its removal from the current budget cycle, Wixom said the acquisition remains a top priority and is fully accounted for in the city’s longer-term financial planning.

During budget discussions on May 26, City Manager John Craig described the overall spending plan as structurally sound despite growing fiscal pressure.

“This is a fiscally responsible budget,” Craig explained. “It’s in a challenging time that we have the entire funds budget. All the different funds that we have is our $52.6 million. It keeps the city financially sound.”

Craig said the city is confronting a difficult financial environment where expenses are increasing faster than revenues.

“Revenues are plateauing, costs are rising. The city is being honest about that dynamic,” he said during the meeting. “We’re looking at expenditure growth. We know that it’s outpacing our revenue growth. We are taking proactive steps now to address that situation before it becomes dangerous or becomes a crisis for the city.”

He added that the proposed budget includes $9.6 million in capital and infrastructure investments across 11 projects,

including street paving, harbor repairs, water line improvements, upgraded police radio communications, and the purchase of a new wildland fire engine.

“These are investments in the safety and reliability of the community,” Craig said.

“And it’s not just maintenance.”

The largest single capital expenditure remains the Morro Elementary purchase.

“It’s a major milestone,” Craig said.

“Acquiring the Morro Elementary School site is one of the City Council’s top priorities this year. Again, $5.3 million. This is a very significant community investment. The budget is built around that and completing that acquisition with financing factored into the budget we have here.”

Council members agreed to remove the purchase from the current fiscal year budget because the transaction will not close before June 30. Instead, it has been shifted into the next budget cycle, when the sale is expected to be finalized.

Financing for the purchase is still being evaluated. Current projections assume the city may rely in part on loans to complete the acquisition, though Wixom said no final decisions have been made.

“We very well most likely will take out a loan,” Wixom told New Times. “But we don’t know what that debt service would look like yet, and nothing is set in stone.”

The city is also exploring whether surplus property sales could help offset costs. One potential asset is the former teen center site on Atascadero Road near Morro Bay High School, recently appraised at about $2 million.

“Our hopes are to have that potentially sold and that revenue dedicated to the purchase of the school,” Wixom said.

Although Morro Elementary closed as an elementary school in 2001 due to funding reductions, the campus remains active today, housing a public Montessori school, preschool programs, and Shoreline Calvary Chapel.

The city’s due diligence period on the property runs through the end of August. Community input is also expected to continue this summer, including a cityhosted workshop scheduled for June 24.

—Chloë Hodge

Board of Supervisors denies Dan Dow’s request for more positions

SLO County District Attorney Dan Dow’s late budget request asking for five more fulltime positions isn’t moving ahead after the

Board of Supervisors denied it during the June 8 budget presentation.

“Each of the 26 departments is being asked to live within their means because of the budget challenges that this board faces,” 4th District Supervisor Jimmy Paulding said during the discussion. “With limited funds, we really do have to make strategic decisions.”

During a hearing in May, Dow accused the board of not complying with the law if his department didn’t receive the funding necessary to add the positions. He reiterated that sentiment during the June 8 meeting, pointing to two things as proof—the state Constitution’s statement that “public safety is the first responsibility of local government” and voter passage of Proposition 172, a half-cent sales tax to fund local public safety.

“I’m informing you so that you can make an informed decision of does this align with your priorities,” he said. “This is really your legal obligation.”

Some of the supervisors pushed back, saying that multiple county departments perform public safety functions and their needs have to be balanced with those of the District Attorney’s Office. Those agencies also compete for access to Proposition 172 funds, 3rd District Supervisor Dawn OrtizLegg said.

For instance, the county has committed to staffing three firefighters to each county Fire engine. While that promise isn’t fully funded yet, figuring out how to pay for it is something that’s part of the board’s strategic planning process.

“That’s a promise that I’ve made, and I can’t break that promise,” Ortiz-Legg said. “What it really comes down to at this point in time is really that public trust.”

Paulding said ensuring that the new Nipomo Sheriff’s Office substation is fully staffed is another public safety commitment the county needs to figure out how to pay for. It’s scheduled for completion in 2028, but he said Proposition 172 funds could also be used to help fund that need.

Dow suggested using $244,000 in Proposition 172 reserve funds to pay for a new paralegal and restore a victim witness advocate to his office for the 2026-27 fiscal year. In addition, he said the county could use $267,000 in opioid settlement funding to restore a deputy district attorney position to prosecute under Proposition 36, which voters passed in 2024 to increase penalties for repeated drug and theft crimes.

That could fund three of the five positions. “We have an unprecedented workload with unchanged staffing,” Dow said. “We need your support to fully fund so that we can bring justice and safety back to our community.”

County CEO Matt Pontes said the budget was finalized in March and that his office tries to get the departments to have discussion like this before the budget process closes. As part of the proposed budget for next year, the DA’s Office did receive $1.3 million in “add-back requests” to fund positions that were initially cut for next fiscal year, bringing Dow’s total budget allocation to more than $19 million.

After that process closed, county staff said, the DA’s Office asked for additional positions, which would cost approximately $850,000.

On June 8, staff presented the option of funding three of those with non-general fund revenue, similar to what Dow also presented that day.

“It’s not part of the recommended budget, but it is something for the board to consider,” Pontes said. “I’m giving you the options.”

While 1st and 5th District Supervisors John Peschong and Heather Moreno, respectively, supported the DA’s request, 2nd District Supervisor Bruce Gibson was particularly critical of Dow and the way he handles his department. He accused Dow’s office of threatening the board, having a low conviction rate, and needing to participate in a county management audit to become more efficient with its resources.

With Peschong abstaining, the board moved the recommended budget to a final discussion on June 16 and asked that the discussion about how to spend opioid settlement and Proposition 172 public safety funds be incorporated into strategic planning discussions.

“We need to have a strategic discussion about what some of the gaps are,” Paulding said. “I think we need to have a more global discussion before we can move forward with a one-off request.” ∆

—Camillia Lanham

Correction:

• In last week’s news brief, “The two SLO County supervisors’ races are too close to call,” New Times incorrectly reported how much Michael Erin Woody raised in his campaign for 2nd District supervisor. Woody raised $56,106. New Times stated a higher amount and regrets the error. ∆

BY KATY CLARK

Open again

A court ruling closed the Oceano Dunes to vehicles for more than a month, but the park reopened in late May

For SunBuggy Fun Rentals owner Randy Jordan, when the Oceano Dunes reopened to vehicle traffic and campers on May 21, it meant his business could start renting out ATVs, dune buggies, and side-bysides again.

“I think it’s great, and I think you really know how much you’re going to miss something when you have to not be able to do it for a while,” Jordan said.

When an April court ruling closed the Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area (SVRA) to non-pedestrians, it meant SunBuggy also had to close.

“Financially, [it] creates a few difficulties, but in seeing all the things that the parks department had to do while the beach was closed, I can see why it was closed, and I can see that it was really amazing that they could get it all done in that amount of time,” Jordan said.

The Center for Biological Diversity sued California State Parks Director Armando Quintero and California Natural Resources Agency Secretary Wade Crowfoot because it said the SVRA wasn’t complying with

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park to resume normal operations.

The permit allows for the incidental take— accidental harm or killing—of protected species in the park, including the Western snowy plover and other species. The SVRA also finalized its habitat conservation plan, a detailed document that memorializes the conservation program for special status species and other wildlife and plant species. The plan has been in the works for decades.

“The plan will allow California State Parks to take a strategic approach to supporting species protection and recovery while providing recreation opportunities for the local community and visitors,” a Fish and Wildlife Service spokesperson said.

Reopening the SVRA meant the park could benefit from being open to campers on Memorial Day weekend. The park lost approximately $250,000 in revenue during the six-week closure, according to Oceano Dunes District Superintendent Jon O’Brien, who added that the park had to cancel many camping reservations.

think generally, it’s pretty outrageous that State Parks rushed to reopen Oceano Dunes to off-road riding and beach driving in the middle of snowy plover nesting season.’ —Zeynep Graves, senior attorney for Center for the Biological Diversity

the Endangered Species Act when it came to protecting snowy plovers and other endangered species. The organization asked the court to declare that State Parks was violating the act by allowing vehicles to drive on the beach in snowy plover habitat without obtaining a permit from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, according to the complaint filed in October 2020.

State Parks appealed the April 9, 2026, ruling to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit. The Oceano Dunes SVRA also received an incidental take permit from the Fish and Wildlife Service on May 20, which enabled the

“People come and they camp at Oceano Dunes, they come and enjoy the beaches, and then they frequent local business, and so there is an impact to the local community when the number of visitors visiting Oceano Dunes is fewer,” O’Brien said.

But Zeynep Graves with the Center for Biological Diversity believes State Parks rushed the reopening.

“I think generally, it’s pretty outrageous that State Parks rushed to reopen Oceano Dunes to off-road riding and beach driving in the middle of snowy plover nesting season,” the attorney said. “It’s just unfortunate for the wildlife, particularly the endangered and threatened species that are there, that State Parks kind of rushed to reopen because obviously animals change their behavior when there are fewer vehicles out there to contend with.”

Graves described the SVRA’s habitat conservation plan as deeply flawed and said it will make things worse for the snowy plovers, least terns, and other endangered species.

“Instead of really protecting wildlife, we think State Parks’ plan puts off-road vehicles first, and it paves the way to open even more sensitive dune habitats to vehicles,” Graves said.

State Parks stands behind the finalized plan, according to O’Brien, which includes monitoring special status species, posting speed limits on the beach, and offering enclosed areas for species during the nesting season with buffers around the nests.

“We’ve got one of the most successful shorebird conservation programs on the West Coast,” O’Brien said. “So the habitat conservation plan essentially memorializes that program.”

The number of Western snowy plover nests in the park’s habitat conservation plan area gradually increased from 2003 to 2017, according to the plan, and leveled out at an average of 241 nests annually, as of 2023.

And now, with the summer months coming up, people are once again heading to

the dunes with their vehicles and camping gear. Paso Robles resident Scott Cozart, who owns a Can-Am side-by-side, will be one of those going back out to ride the dunes.

“Obviously, I’m for the off-roading on the dunes, and I don’t think that it’s something that they should close in the future,” Cozart said. “I know people are trying to close the whole off-roading out there in general, but obviously I think that brings a lot of business to the local economy there, so hopefully they don’t end up doing that in the future.”

As Jordan returns to renting off-road vehicles to those who visit the dunes, he said that there are bird species out there that are endangered and everyone needs to be careful. But the two groups can coexist. State Parks’ O’Brien agrees.

“We’ll continue as we always do, continue to have this historic recreation on the dunes while at the same time protecting the sensitive natural and cultural resources on the dunes,” O’Brien said. ∆

Reach Intern Katy Clark at intern@ newtimesslo.com.

CAMP OCEANO After being shut down by a court ruling for more than a month, the Oceano Dunes reopened to campers and vehicles in time for Memorial Day weekend.

PHOTO BY PIETER SAAYMAN

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Welcome Home

Anew housing village designed to help people transition out of homelessness and into stable housing opened June 8 in San Luis Obispo, marking a new approach to addressing local encampments along the Central Coast.

Welcome Home Village, located on the County Health Agency Campus in San Luis Obispo, will provide housing and supportive services for up to 54 people experiencing homelessness, primarily those living along the Bob Jones Trail in encampments.

Funded through a $13.3 million Encampment Resolution Fund grant from the California Interagency Council on Homelessness, the project combines interim and permanent supportive housing with onsite wraparound services designed to help people transition into long-term stability.

“This project is the first of its kind … that I could find that has 3D printed units that have been printed off-site while the groundwork is being done,” Welcome Home Village Program Manager Margaret Shepard-Moore told New Times. “That happened concurrently, which shortened our construction timeline down to 10 months.”

The village was developed in partnership with DignityMoves, a nonprofit focused on creating quick-build housing communities for people experiencing homelessness. The site includes 40 permanent supportive housing units and 14 interim housing units.

The permanent units are approximately 180 square feet and include private bathrooms and kitchenettes. Interim units include beds, storage, and furniture, while residents share communal bathrooms, showers, and kitchens.

Residents living in interim housing will eventually transition into permanent units as space becomes available.

The village also includes community amenities such as a laundry facility, staff offices, communal dining areas, and outdoor gathering spaces. ShepardMoore said the project was intentionally designed to feel welcoming rather than institutional.

“My main job has really been thinking about how people flow throughout the site, how the community feels—even the height of the fence so it doesn’t look like a compound,” she said.

all of that wraparound care right here on-site, which I think is going to be awesome.”

Potential residents have already been identified through outreach efforts conducted by Good Samaritan Shelter, the city Community Action Team’s Mobile Crisis Unit, and CAPSLO.

Outreach workers spent months building relationships with people living along the Bob Jones Trail and entering them into the Homeless Management Information System, a statewide database used to coordinate housing and services.

People living in permanent supportive housing units may remain there indefinitely as long as they continue following program guidelines.

“My guess and kind of my hope is that they get to a place where they want really independent housing,” Shepard-Moore said. “Then Good Samaritan can help navigate that process to find them housing outside of the project.”

The project’s development and services through June are fully covered by grant funding. After that, county officials estimate ongoing annual costs will total approximately $1.85 million, primarily for operations, outreach services, and administration.

For Shepard-Moore, who is in recovery and now a social worker, the project is deeply personal.

“I had such a hard time finding services when I needed them over a decade ago,” she said. “I went back to school and got my master’s in social work wanting to help fill these gaps in the system.”

Now, seeing the completed village take shape has been emotional, she said.

“I get goosebumps all the time,” ShepardMoore said. “From homeless outreach, where finding housing is like finding a unicorn, to being part of a project where we get to provide 54 units, it just makes me want to do more of them.”

The village will be operated by Good Samaritan Shelter, which has managed supportive housing programs across the Central Coast for more than 35 years, including projects in Santa Barbara, Lompoc, and Santa Maria.

According to project information provided by SLO County, residents will receive individualized case management, mental health assessments, substance abuse treatment services, medical care access, job readiness training, and housing support.

Shepard-Moore said the project is designed with a wraparound care model.

“They’ll have counselors on-site and case managers, a medical navigator, and even housing navigators for people who are moving from this site to other locations,” she said.

“They’ll have

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NEW ROOTS Newly opened tiny homes at Welcome Home Village in San Luis Obispo will provide housing and supportive services for people transitioning out of homelessness. PHOTO COURTESY OF MARGARET SHEPARD-MOORE

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Gas tax-funded

Where the money comes from for the Oceano

Acommon argument for continuing driving and off-roading on the Oceano beach and dunes is that if vehicles go away, then the off-highway vehicle (OHV) funds that protect the snowy plover will go away too.

Probably, yes, some of it will go away. But so would the biggest threat to the snowy plover and the biggest reason to protect it. The Oceano beach and dunes are managed by State Parks Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division. The Oceano Dunes District includes Pismo State Beach, Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area (ODSVRA), Pismo Dunes Natural Preserve (ironically located on Oceano beach south of Pier Avenue), Pismo Lake property, Oso Flaco Lake, Pismo State Beach Monarch Butterfly Grove, and the North Beach and Oceano campgrounds. If off-roading were banned on Oceano beach and dunes, those Off-Highway Division funds would go away. However, State Parks would continue to manage the area, and some funds would keep on coming.

But where does the Off-Highway Division get its funds? And how does it use them?

The 1988 Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Act established a funding system for OHV programs. OHV users lobbied for it, and some legislators argued that since

Oceano Airport deserves facts, not guesswork

The recent letter from the Oceano Beach Community Association calling for Oceano Airport to be converted into a vertiport is putting the cart before the horse (“The Oceano Airport needs to evolve,” June 4). Before Oceano abandons another public asset, we should examine the facts.

The authors, who have no aviation experience, argue that the airport is redundant because other airports exist nearby. But local airports are not miniature versions of commercial airports. They provide emergency access, support tourism and small businesses, relieve congestion at larger airports, and serve important community functions. Their value is measured by the services they provide—not by their proximity to another runway.

The authors also suggest that the airport could be replaced with housing and other development. That claim ignores a major reality: Much of the airport property is constrained by wetlands, floodplain, and coastal resource protections. The same environmental regulations the authors cite would significantly limit the redevelopment they envision. This is not a blank slate waiting for housing.

They further dismiss the airport as a playground for hobbyists. In reality, it is a public facility that supports local businesses,

Dunes

off-roaders in California pay tax money on fuel, they need to receive some back. Motor fuel taxes are like user fees: Drivers pay a tax per gallon, and that money is used to build and repair public roads. Those lawmakers argued that off-highway vehicles like dirt bikes, ATVs, etc., burn fuel on dirt trails and dunes rather than public streets. Because off-roaders aren’t using the highways but are still paying the gas tax, these funds are theoretically supposed to be used for off-road recreation, trail maintenance, conservation, and restoration programs for the destruction they cause.

between fuel used strictly for off-road recreation versus fuel used by agricultural, industrial, or traditional street vehicles. As a result, the OHV Division is often granted a surplus of funds that exceeds the actual usage. Because it is uniquely well-funded, the OffHighway Division is the wealthiest division within the California State Parks system.

The estimated fuel taxes paid for OHVs are transferred directly into the Off-Highway Vehicle Trust Fund managed by the division. These funds are supposed to support the planning, acquisition, maintenance, administration, conservation, and restoration of state-owned OHV recreation areas. The need to conserve and restore acknowledges

… We definitely know that our gasoline tax money is subsidizing a destructive and exploitative ‘recreational’ activity while Oceano needs a goodsize park, a pedestrian/bike-safe trail to the beach, affordable housing, and beach parking.

To estimate how much fuel OHVs consume, government agencies use formulas created decades ago. These models tend to overestimate OHV gas tax contributions due to outdated models, national vs. local data, and mixed use: It is difficult to distinguish

tourism, emergency operations, and the broader aviation system.

Most telling is the claim that this proposal is not a closure, but “modernization.”

Eliminating the runway would eliminate fixed-wing aviation and many of the services the airport provides today. Rebranding going backwards as modernization does not change the outcome.

At its core, this proposal asks Oceano to give up a functioning public asset in exchange for a redevelopment vision that cannot be built. The airport is real. The promised housing is not.

Oceano’s most urgent challenge is not the existence of its airport. It is the loss of its fire station.

Before we start looking for ways to eliminate another community asset, we should focus on restoring the one that already disappeared: our fire station.

Alyssa Sparling Oceano

Why don’t the people vote?

No interest in a primary election?

Not enough Vote for Me flyers from candidates?

Does it take massive advertisements from and about candidates to alert the voters to vote?

Are voters unaware unless there is a contest generating ads on radio, TV, or in our mailboxes that there is an election and they

The division received additional money from off-highway vehicle registrations, park entrance fees, camping, concessions, and property leases. In 2025, the average regular gasoline in California was approximately $4.50 per gallon. The statewide average now for a gallon of regular gas in California is almost $6, according to AAA. If $4.50 is to $75 million in 2025, then $6 is to $100 million in 2026. That is how much we roughly estimate the OHV Division will scam this year from the gasoline tax.

California has nine State Vehicular Recreation Areas (SVRA.) We don’t know at this point how much of the approximately $75 million the OffHighway Division received from the state’s gasoline tax was allocated to the Oceano Dunes SVRA. And we don’t know yet how much of that was dedicated to the protection of the snowy plover. That’s a work in progress. Stay tuned.

that destruction and exploitation are consequences of OHV use.

In the 2025-26 fiscal year, California transferred approximately $75 million in estimated off-highway fuel taxes to the OHV Division from the state’s gasoline tax.

should care enough to participate?

Maybe the county should arrange for “coming election” broadcasts to run nonstop, so residents will know to show up—or mail in a ballot—and vote.

But we definitely know that our gasoline tax money is subsidizing a destructive and exploitative “recreational” activity while Oceano needs a good-size park, a pedestrian/ bike-safe trail to the beach, affordable housing, and beach parking. That’s what we would like our tax money to be used for. ∆ Lucia Casalinuovo wrote this on behalf of the Oceano Beach Community Association. Send a response to letters@newtimesslo.com

I am all for early and often, but the county clerk-recorder frowns on and prevents the often.

Gail Lightfoot Arroyo Grande

Diablo Canyon

INDEPENDENT SAFETY COMMITTEE (DCISC)

Public Meeting:

When: Tuesday Morning, June 16th 8:30 a.m.

Opening remarks and receive public comments, Committee discussion of public outreach, site visits and scheduling of fact finding visits to Diabo Canyon Power Plant (DCPP); informational presentations by PG&E, including on the State of the Plant, organizational changes, power history, equipment and human performance issues, and on the status of NRC regulatory issues including Performance Indicators, Licensee Event Reports, Inspection Reports and Notices of Violation, issues raised by NRC resident inspectors, license amendment requests, and effects of recent NRC inspection activity program changes; and report by Committee Technical Consultant on finding visit to DCPP conducted in March 2026.

Tuesday Afternoon, June 16th 1: 15 p.m.

Presentations by the NRC Resident Inspector for DCPP on the NRC’s Annual Assessment of DCPP’s End-of Cycle Performance for 2025 and by NRC Region IV Division of Reactor Projects on recent changes to the Reactor Oversight Process; and a presentation by the Honorable Robert J. Feitel, NRC Inspector General, and his staff on the role of the Office of Inspector General; and report by Committee Technical Consultant on fact finding visit to DCPP conducted in April 2026. Tuesday Evening, June 16th 5:00 p.m.

Presentation by Committee Technical Consultant Dr. Thomas H. Jordan on the Seismic Review Team (SRT) Comments on the Supplemental Response from PG&E to the Nine SRT Recommendations made in the DCISC’s 35th Annual Report, consider acceptance of SRT’s Comments and discussion of future actions; informational presentations by PG&E, including an update on actions taken in response to the Nine SRT Recommendations and their incorporation into the Long-Term Seismic Program, and on the DCPP Seismic Probabilistic Risk Assessment (SPRA) Programs.

Wednesday Morning, June 17th 8:30 a.m.

Report by Committee Technical Consultant on fact finding visit to DCPP conducted in May 2026, Committee discussion of regulatory, administrative and financial matters and public outreach and engagement, interaction with governmental agencies, consideration of Committee policies and review of contractual matters; informational presentation by PG&E, including Aging Management Inspections at the Independent Spent Fuel Storage Facility (Including Multi-Purpose Canisters) in Summer 2026.

Wednesday Afternoon, June 17th 1:30 p.m.

Informational presentation by PG&E on testing and analysis of Unit 1 Reactor Vessel Surveillance Capsule B and the submission of the results; review of Committee Open Items and Recommendations, and wrap-up discussion by Committee Members.

Wednesday Evening, June 17th 5:30 p.m.

Committee Members, Consultants and Counsel will hold a public outreach session at the Supervisors’ Chambers located at the New Government Center, 1055 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, to receive comments and provide responses to any interested members of the public on matters concerning operational safety at Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant.

Where:

Avila Lighthouse Suites

Point San Luis Conference Room

First & San Francisco Streets

Avila Beach, California

New Government Center

Supervisors’ Chambers

1055 Monterey Street

San Luis Obispo, California

You may also participate in this public meeting in real-time by accessing a Zoom webinar via: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88495732419 or the meeting Zoom ID: 884 9573 2419 or by calling telephone numbers provided for that purpose. Instructions on how to access, view and participate are provided on the meeting agenda, available by visiting the Committee’s home page at http://www.dcisc.org

Please plan to attend!

For further information call 1-800-439-4688 or visit the Committee’s website at www.dcisc.org

A copy of the meeting agenda packet may be reviewed at the Cal Poly Library’s Special Collections and Archives Department and the agenda packet and informational presentations are available on the DCISC’s website. Each session of a public meeting of the DCISC is livestreamed and on the internet during the meeting by visiting www.slo-span.org.

WATCH THE SESSIONS LIVE, OR SUBSEQUENTLY IN ARCHIVE, INDEXED TO THE MEETING’S AGENDA, BY FOLLOWING THE LINK ON THE COMMITTEE’S WEBSITE TO WWW.SLO-SPAN.ORG, OR AFTER THE MEETING ON GOVERNMENT ACCESS TELEVISION, CHANNEL 21.

BY JOHN B. ASHBAUGH

First Latino governor?

Iwon’t count chickens until they’re hatched, but I will go out on a limb to predict that Xavier Becerra will become the second Latino governor of California. Prediction markets already show Becerra with a 75 percent chance of winning. He’d be the first elected Latino governor in California.

History shows, however, that our first Latino governor was a statesman who launched his political career in San Luis Obispo. Romualdo Pacheco Jr. was a significant force in the early decades of our statehood.

Born in 1831, Pacheco was only a few weeks old when he lost his father. Lt. Romualdo Pacheco Sr. was killed in the Battle of Cahuenga Pass, where he was valorously defending then Gov. Manuel Victoria against a rebel force trying to overthrow him. Such skirmishes were as common as mosquitos during the Spanish and Mexican era (1767-1847).

Governors were as common as cockroaches over those 80 years: Among the rotating cast of 30 men who attempted to govern “Alta California,” Victoria was arguably the least popular. Few Californios were terribly concerned that Victoria was grievously wounded at Cahuenga Pass, ending his short reign as governor. Many mourned the death of young Lt. Romualdo Pacheco, father of his newborn namesake. The infant Romualdo Jr. and his older brother, Mariano, were left with their widowed mother.

That widow was Ramona de la Luz Carrillo Pacheco, a scion of the powerful Carrillo family. They resided in the family adobe, Casa de Carrillo, still standing in Santa Barbara. Everyone there spoke Spanish, of course.

That ended for little Romualdo in 1835, when Ramona remarried; John C. Wilson was a Scottish-American merchant who had settled in Santa Barbara after gaining a fortune in the Pacific trade. Under Mexican law, Wilson was required to learn Spanish before he could marry Ramona, He did so with great difficulty; it was probably easier for the Protestant to become Catholic, fulfilling another requirement before they could marry.

Wilson was happy with Ramona and her large extended family, but he wanted his young stepchildren to be educated in English, so he shipped them off to Honolulu—the closest such school he could find.

JUNE 14 @ 5 P.M.

When he turned 12, Romualdo and his brother returned to Alta California. Wilson again shipped him off to apprentice as a sailor like his father. In fact, the 15-year old Romualdo was sailing north in 1846 when he observed the American flag flying over Monterey: The Mexican-American war had just begun. American Marines boarded Pacheco’s ship as it approached San Francisco, and he quickly swore his allegiance to the Union.

him to die by firing squad for having taken up arms against American forces, violating terms of an earlier parole. I described that dramatic episode in an earlier New Times column (“The First Women’s March in SLO,” May 16, 2024).

Romualdo was a young man at a time when California was full of young men seeking wealth and power in the 31st state admitted to the Union. He would rise above all of those men to become governor. Under its new Constitution, California began to organize counties, and in 1853, and Romualdo was elected as a judge at the age of 22. Four years later, he advanced to state senator, serving most of the ensuing tumultuous years.

In 1858, he led a Committee of Vigilance posse, tracked down a fugitive, and returned to SLO with his prey, who swung on the gallows soon thereafter.

When the Civil War broke out, Southern California was a hornets nest of Confederates. Gov. Leland Stanford appointed Romualdo as a brigadier general commanding a unit of cavalry to disarm secessionist militias in Southern California. He was so successful that in 1863, Stanford nominated Romualdo for state treasurer. He returned to the state Senate in 1867. California voters elected Romualdo as lieutenant governor in 1871. Two years later, the Legislature chose incumbent Gov. Newton Booth as U.S. senator, and our man from San Luis Obispo ascended to the office of governor, becoming the first and (so far) only Latino to occupy that office. By all accounts, Romualdo was an excellent governor throughout 1875, his only year in that office. His first (and only) “State of the State” message to the Legislature reveals that he was a staunch champion of that brand-new UC campus in Berkeley. He also called for the first master plan for the Yosemite Valley. By late 1875, however, his Republican Party overlooked him as its nominee for governor.

Nonetheless, he bounced back: elected to the U.S. Congress three times, he became the first Latino to chair a congressional committee. He “retired” to Mexico, but five years later became ambassador to Central America.

Romualdo Pacheco Jr. ultimately returned to the Bay Area and died in 1899 at age 67. For all of his adult life, he served his adopted nation and state. More than anyone, Pacheco deserves to be honored here in San Luis Obispo. ∆

John Ashbaugh is content to be just “grandpa.” Send comments for publication to letters@ newtimesslo.com.

Just before the war, John Wilson had built a wood-frame house on the site where the SLO History Center now stands. From that home, Ramona Pacheco Wilson played a prominent role in the war between Mexico and the U.S.: In December 1846, she successfully persuaded Col. John C. Frémont to spare the life of her cousin, the captive Jose de Jesus Pico. Frémont had condemned

Grudge match

What do we do with Dan Dow—the county’s elected official with the biggest mouth?

After low-key threatening to sue the county if it didn’t fund his late-to-the-game budget request for the District Attorney’s Office, he did walk it back ever so slightly. Dow and outgoing 2nd District Supervisor Bruce Gibson sparred over the comment in May. While Dow didn’t threaten the board in quite the same way when he begged for more funding on June 8, he once again accused it of flouting its legal obligation if the county didn’t acquiesce to his after-hours request.

“Often in budgetary discussions, I hear that there are other things that compete for your primary responsibility,” he said. “The protection of public safety is the first responsibility of local government, and local government officials have an obligation to give priority to the provision of adequate public safety services.”

So, which public safety department is giving up dollars so the DA can have two more deputy district attorneys, a paralegal, and an admin assistant? Any volunteers?

If his office doesn’t get these five positions, then it means his office can’t adequately do its job. It’s “constrained,” he said. Besides, he whined, the office has had to make cuts for the last five or six years: “We can’t sustain that.”

Welp, sorry to be the bearer of this bad news in case you missed the memo, but this whole budget thing is applicable to the

entire county. All 26 departments, as everyone on the dais noted. Every one of them has had to make undesirable cuts and go without needed positions.

That’s the name of the budget game when things get tight—when revenue plateaus or decreases but costs continue to increase, the belt gets cinched tighter. Hello, aren’t you a conservative?

Dow also accused the Executive Office of working with the DA’s Office in bad faith.

The careful word choices that County Executive Officer Matt Pontes responded with were a master class in trying really hard not to sound offended and not to cause offense.

“The DA made a passionate good plea,” Pontes said, later adding that the Executive Office talked to Dow about being more strategic about his department’s needs and potentially doing a management audit similar to other departments. Incidentally, Pontes added that he wants to do the same with the Sheriff’s Office

I don’t think Dow or Sheriff Ian Parkison are going to let that happen! Plus, 1st District Supervisor John Peschong said, don’t worry, the DA’s Office won’t get the management audit treatment. Really? Where are all the conservatives out there who were so concerned about government efficiency that they supported Trump slicing and dicing through federal agencies?

Oh wait, supporting criminal prosecution is politically expedient.

Gibson took umbrage—so much umbrage that I grabbed some popcorn.

“The DA has the discretion, in fact the responsibility, to deploy, deploy his resources to take care of the needs of the county,” Gibson said. “And I think there’s evidence that they’re not being deployed as well as they should.”

He brought up a recruiting video, which said the opposite of what Dow expressed to the board that day: “The workload for a deputy district attorney is extremely taxing,” Dow said earlier. “They need the additional support.”

Over the past three years, their case count has increased by 11 percent, Dow said, with nearly 12,000 cases referred to the office last year.

By contrast, Gibson said, the video highlighted the relative lightness of each attorney’s load. It’s so petty to bring up a recruiting video, but I’m here for it.

He didn’t stop there. Gibson accused the DA of having low conviction rates. The DA’s Office isn’t applying resources as efficiently as it can, so the board shouldn’t grant any of Dow’s requests, Gibson added.

Harumph! Harumph! Harumph!

The DA clapped back a day later with an announcement!

The office’s felony conviction rate is above 80 percent. And it’s higher than the state’s average. So there! What’s conspicuously missing is the actual

number of cases that hit the court system. So—the department had almost 12,000 cases referred to it last year. How many of those got convictions? I’ve heard rumors that the office doesn’t prosecute that many of the cases it receives.

But I can neither confirm nor deny that. Maybe we’ll get another urgent announcement? I can only hope that I’m as important as Gibson in this game of political slights. Harumph!

Speaking of politics, the primary races in SLO County are exciting! Initially, Michael Erin Woody was beating Gibson’s chosen successor, Jim Dantona. But that’s no longer the case. Dantona is now in the lead, with a little less than 1,000 votes separating the two. Jimmy Paulding is probably breathing a sign of relief because his lead over 4th District challenger Adam Verdin strengthened from about 360 votes to more than 1,200. But there are still more than 30,000 votes to count as of June 10! Geez. Hurry up and wait.

I really don’t think that Dantona will be able to dish out the level of snark and disdain that Gibson has a penchant for. Gibson’s ability to talk down to someone from the dais is unmatched, and as an avid consumer of Board of Supervisors meetings, I’m going to miss his condescending ways. ∆

The Shredder is snarky too. Send slights to shredder@newtimesslo.com.

Hot Dates

A FESTIVAL FAVORITE

The 38th annual Live Oak Music Festival is returning to El Chorro Regional Park in San Luis Obispo from Friday, June 19, through Sunday, June 21. Enjoy a weekend of music, art, camping, activities, vendor booths, and more. Artists spanning bluegrass, soul, Americana, and world music genres will perform on three stages. Full festival and day tickets range from $58.37 to $224.35 and can be purchased at my805tix. com. Access the lineup and additional information at liveoakfest.org.

—Angie Stevens

ARTS

NORTH COAST SLO COUNTY

ARTIST’S OPENING RECEPTION

FEATURING CATHY RUSS, KERRY

DRAGER, JANET NEWLAND, AND THOMAS BROWN

Meet the artists and explore four new exhibitions in a relaxed waterfront setting. Enjoy light refreshments and conversation. All are welcome. June 13 3-5 p.m. Free. (805) 772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare.

com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, 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.

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 CRYSTALLINE GLAZE

CERAMICS BY THOMAS BROWN View handmade porcelain ceramics with rich surfaces and flowing forms, created through years of glaze exploration–– a chance to see something both technical and visually compelling. Through June 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 FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY BY CATHY

RUSS Cathy’s pursuit of streetscape, wildlife, equine, landscape, photography has taken her around the world for over 30 years. Explore the world by visiting her show! Through June 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 FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY BY KERRY DRAGER Experience colorful and dynamic landscape photography shaped by light, timing and place, created entirely in camera. See the Central Coast in a whole new light. Through June 29, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. (805) 772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.

OCEAN ART PAINTING WORKSHOP Join acclaimed artists Wade Koniakowsky and Colleen Gnos for a two-day ocean wave and pelican painting workshop set along Morro Bay’s stunning Central Coast. June 11 1-5 p.m. and June 12 1-5 p.m. $385. (858) 354-9299. facebook. com/events/s/sign-up-for-ocean-artpainting/1608618057099891/. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay. ORANGE CRUSH EXHIBIT Come to the gallery and explore the emotion of orange: the energy, heat, joy—expect to see diverse artistic expressions, including paintings, sculptures, and multimedia installations. Through June 22, 12-4 p.m. Free. (805) 772-2504. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay, artcentermorrobay.org.

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

DATE NIGHT Couples or friends, bring a bottle of wine and enjoy a creative night out. Have fun and get messy as the venue walks you through the basics of throwing on the potter’s wheel. Fridays, 6-8 p.m. $144. (805) 203-0335. thepotteryatascadero.com/datenight. The Pottery, 5800 El Camino Real, Atascadero.

DEPRISE BRESCIA ART GALLERY:

ONGOING DISPLAYS Features a large selection of encaustic art, sculpted paintings, art installations, acrylic palette knife paintings, digital art, glass, jewelry, stones, fossils, and a butterfly sculpture garden. ongoing DepriseBrescia.com. Deprise Brescia Art Gallery, 829 10th St., Paso Robles, (310) 621-7543.

PAINT A BOLD, VIBRANT LANDSCAPE

IN ACRYLIC Join Artist Joe Oakes as he instructs artist of all levels through painting bold, acrylic landscapes! Learn new techniques and advance your painting skills. June 20, 1-5 p.m. $100$125. (805) 238-9800. studiosonthepark. org. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles.

TAKE A SPIN: TWO-HOUR WHEEL

CLASS These two hour blocks provide an opportunity to learn the basics of wheel throwing. Instructors will center your clay for you, so you will have the opportunity to make two items. Saturdays, 10 a.m.-noon $72. (805) 203-0335. thepotteryatascadero.com/wheelclasses. The Pottery, 5800 El Camino Real, Atascadero.

TEEN ART JOURNAL WORKSHOP

Enjoy this free, weeklong Art Journaling Workshop for teenagers! Students will bind their own journal and fill it with artistic creations. All supplies are included.

Through June 12, 10 a.m.-noon Free. (805) 238-9800. studiosonthepark.org. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles. SAN LUIS OBISPO

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

A GRAND NIGHT FOR SINGING Celebrate the timeless music of Rodgers and Hammerstein in a charming and elegant revue that reimagines the legendary duo’s most beloved songs, leaving audiences spellbound! Fridays, 7-9 p.m., Saturdays, 2-4 & 7-9 p.m., Sundays, 2-4 p.m., Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m. and Thursdays, 7-9 p.m. through June 25 $28-$50. (805) 786-2440. slorep.org/shows/a-grandnight-for-singing/. SLO Rep, 888 Morro St., San Luis Obispo.

ALES 4 TAILS: A COMEDY BENEFIT FOR ANIMAL RESCUES Enjoy a night of comedy, craft brews, and community love—benefiting Atlas Animal Rescue, and Shiloh’s Animal Rescue. June 20, 7:30-10 p.m. $25. my805tix.com. Libertine Brewing Company, 1234 Broad St., San Luis Obispo, (805) 548-2337.

ALL AGES SCULPTING WITH JOHN ROULLARD John a retired school teacher who patiently guides potters of all ages to sculpt and work on details and design. Saturdays, 1:30-3 p.m. $40. anamcre.com. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo. ALL LEVELS POTTERY CLASSES Anam Cre is a pottery studio in SLO that offers a variety of classes. This specific class is open to any level. Teachers are present for questions, but the class feels more like an open studio time

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

ARTIST RIKI SCHUMACHER AT ART CENTRAL GALLERY Schumacher’s work is pensive and introspective, inspiring one to take a solitary walk on a cloudy day. Wander in to reflect on her “delicious, wistful landscapes.” Mondays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sundays, 12-4 p.m. Free. (805) 7474200. artcentralslo.com/gallery-artists/. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo. BEYOND THE BASICS OF WATERCOLOR WITH VIRGINIA MACK This is a class for those who love imagining ways to further their visual expressions. A watercolorbased course, but one that branches out into other media. Mondays, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $35 per class. (805) 7474200. artcentralslo.com. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

BLACKLAKE ARTISANS ART SHOW AND SALE See the third annual artisan art show and sale, featuring the work of six Black Lake artists. June 20, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Blacklake Artisans, 530 Kathryn Court, Nipomo, (805) 363-4084.

CENTRAL COAST COMEDY THEATER

IMPROV COMEDY SHOW An ongoing improv comedy program featuring the CCCT’s Ensemble. Grab some food at the public market’s wonderful eateries and enjoy the show upstairs. Second Friday of every month, 6-8 p.m. $10. centralcoastcomedytheater.com/shows/. SLO Public Market, 120 Tank Farm Road, San Luis Obispo.

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

CREATIVITY DAYS WITH THE SILK ARTISTS OF CALIFORNIA CENTRAL COAST An opportunity to work on your own projects and materials while picking up new skills among friends. Note: this event is held mostly every third Monday (attendees are asked to call or email to confirm ahead of time). Third Monday of every month $5; first session free. artcentralslo.com. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo,

(805) 747-4200.

DADS AND GRADS STAND UP COMEDY NIGHT Celebrate Dads and Grads with an all-star lineup of touring comics guaranteed to make you laugh. Bring your Dad, and he gets in free! June 13 8-10 p.m. $20. (805) 878-2038. Oak and Otter Brewing, 181 Tank Farm Road, suite 110, 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. LEARN TO WEAVE MONDAYS An opportunity to learn how a four-shaft loom works. You will get acquainted as a new weaver or as a refresher with lots of tips and tricks. This class includes getting to know a loom, how to prepare/dress a loom, and much much more. Mondays, 1-4 p.m. $75 monthly. (805) 441-8257. Patricia Martin: Whispering Vista Studios, 224 Squire Canyon Rd, San Luis Obispo, patriciamartinartist.com.

MOBILE CLAY CLASSES Offering handbuilding, throwing, and ceramic decorative arts. All ages and abilities are welcome. Call for more info. ongoing (805) 835-5893. hmcruceceramics.com/bookonline. SLO County, Various locations countywide, San Luis Obispo. PAINT A PREMADE POTTERY PIECE! Drop into the studio to pick out and paint a premade piece! There is fun for all ages, and prices are based upon size. Mondays, Wednesdays-Saturdays, 2-7:30 p.m. $30$75. app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule. php?owner=22676824&appointmentTy pe=35974477. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

PHOTO COURTESY OF GARY ROBERTSHAW

brief story, fifty-five words or less, with a headline no longer than seven words.

We accept entries to our annual 55 Fiction writing contest all year long.

Entries submitted by 5 p.m., Monday, June 15, 2026 will be considered for this year’s publications which will be out on July 23, 2026.

2026 | 27 SEASON

“The General” (1926) Accompanied by Christian Elliott

Reggie Watts

CelloGayageum

Lyle Lovett and his Small Large Band

Las Migas

Christmas Dreaming with Stella Cole

BEETLEJUICE

National Geographic Live: Incredible Animal Athletes with Lucy Hawkes Rhiannon Giddens

José James Sings Sinatra Ballet Folkórico de México

Nate Smith

Circa

Las Migas

Rhiannon Giddens MOMIX

Soda Crackers w/Archer Moze

Car Bar, Templeton

Robles

PETER KRASHES: PASSAGE THROUGH New York–based artist Peter Krashes’ first solo exhibition on the West Coast, uses paintings of daily experience in an ever-changing world. Thursdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. through June 28 Free. (805) 543-8562. sloma.org/exhibition/peterkrashes/. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

PICKET PAINTING PARTY Decorative picket purchasing opportunities are available to show your support and help fund maintenance and educational programs in the Children’s Garden. Second Saturday of every month, 1-4 p.m. $75 per picket or 2 for $100. (805) 541-1400. slobg. org. San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden, 3450 Dairy Creek Rd., 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. Familyfriendly open studio welcomes all ages and skill levels. Book online in advance. Bring an idea; we assist with wheel or handbuilding! Saturdays, 1:30-3 p.m. $40. anamcre.com/. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

SHAPING THE DUNES: EXPLORING

LIFE IN AN EVERCHANGING SYSTEM:

THE HOUSE OF SAND (2005) Join us for Science on Screen: The House of Sand (2005), followed by local experts exploring what our dunes can teach us. June 13 4:15-5 p.m. $10. slofilmcenter.eventive.org.

Palm Theatre, 817 Palm St, San Luis Obispo.

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: 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.

SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY

“BRAVO!” THE 2026 FLEX PERFORMING ARTS RECITAL Welcome to “Bravo!”, the much-anticipated 2026 Flex Performing

Arts Recital! June 19 6 p.m., June 20 1 & 6:30 p.m. and June 21 12 & 3 p.m. $31.50. (805) 489-9444. clarkcenter.org/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

PULSE STUDIO OF THE ARTS

PRESENTS: OFF THE CHARTS Get ready for an unforgettable night as Pulse Studio of the Arts proudly presents our end-ofseason showcase, Off the Charts. June 12 7 p.m. $35. (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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B*TCHES Enjoy the cabaret show and dog adoption event with Love Revolution Collective & Shiloh’s Animal Rescue. Step into an evening of allure, artistry, play, and puppies. June 12 , 5-7 p.m. $44-$88. (360) 670-1403. Red Barn at Los Osos Community Park, 2180 Palisades Ave., Los Osos. BACK TO BASICS WATER PERMACULTURE GATHERING Hear about residential water solutions, municipal water solutions, and water in the landscape solutions. Stay for the music, food, and art afterwards at Celia’s Garden Café. June 20 2-4 p.m. $10. (626) 476-7584. permacultureslocounty.com. Celia’s, ll88 Los Osos Valley Road, Los Osos.

CELEBRATING PRIDE MONTH: BOOK

SIGNING June is Pride Month! Please join Volumes of Pleasure staff in welcoming three accomplished authors who celebrate queer women in fiction. June 13, 1-3 p.m. Free. (805) 528-5565. Volumes of Pleasure Bookshop, 1016 Los Osos Valley Rd, Los Osos.

CENTRAL COAST UECHI-RYU KARATEDO Uechi-Ryu Karate-do is a traditional form of karate originating from Okinawa, Japan. Focus is on fitness, flexibility, and self-defense with emphasis on self -growth, humility, and respect. Open to ages 13 to adult. Beginners and experienced welcome. Instructor with 50 years experience. For info, call 805-215-8806. Tuesdays, Thursdays, 6-7:30 p.m. Morro Bay Community Center, 1001 Kennedy Way, Morro Bay, 772-6278, morro-bay.ca.us.

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.

MORRO BAY MIXED MARTIAL ARTS

Disciplines include advanced athletic performance fitness training, Thai

kickboxing, and more. Beginners to advanced students welcome. Day and evening classes offered. Mondays-Saturdays, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Call for more info. (805) 7017397. charvetmartialarts.com. Morro Bay Martial Arts, 850 Shasta, Morro Bay.

OPEN FLOW: DANCE AND MOVEMENT

A community of movers and shakers who come together to express themselves through dance and movement. Inspired by a variety of conscious movement modalities, Open Flow is led by Silvia Suarez and Matt Garrity, embodiment teachers who share a passion for integration through movement exploration. Wednesdays, 6:30-8 p.m. $10 (general), $5 (ages 55 and older). SilviaAthaSomatics.org. Morro Bay Community Center, 1001 Kennedy Way, Morro Bay, 772-6278.

SOCRATES DISCUSSION GROUP Have a topic, book, or article you wish to discuss with interested and interesting people? Join this weekly meeting to discuss it, or simply contribute your experiences and knowledge. Contact Mark Plater for instructions on entering the Chapel area. Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-noon (805) 528-7111. Coalesce Garden Chapel, 845 Main St., Morro Bay.

STAY YOUNG WITH QI GONG Qi gong offers great anti-aging benefits, providing a comprehensive system for improving physical, mental and emotional health. Its roots date back thousands of years in China. Learn with certified instructor Devin Wallace. Call first. Thursdays, 10-11 a.m. $10. (805) 709-2227. Hardie Park, Ash Ave. and B St., Cayucos. Qi gong offers great anti-aging benefits, providing a comprehensive system for improving physical and mental health. Its roots date back thousands of years in China. Learn with certified instructor Devin Wallace. Call first for info and exact location. Fridays, 9-10 a.m. $12. (805) 709-2227. inner-workings.com. Los Osos, Townwide, Los Osos.

WATERFRONT MARKET MORRO BAY

The Waterfront Market returns for its 9th summer season in Morro Bay. This openair market features over 30 local vendors from SLO County. Through June 21, 10 a.m.5 p.m. Free. (805) 402-9437. facebook.com/ waterfrontmarketmorrobayca. Giovanni’s Fish Market, 1001 Front St., Morro Bay.

WEEKLY QIGONG PRACTICE AT FITNESSWORKS MORRO BAY Calm your mind and nourish your joints with a weekly Qigong practice led by Mike Raynor of Tai Chi Rejuvenation. The practice is rooted in Qigong fundamentals, and standing/moving meditations. Forms include: Eight Brocades, Five Elements, Shibashi 18, and Tai chi 24. Saturdays, 10:45-11:45 a.m. Members free; non-members $8-$10. (805) 772-7466. fitnessworksmb.com. FitnessWorks, 500 Quintana Rd., Morro Bay.

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

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Featured Events

Live at the Lighthouse Concert Series

SATURDAY, JUNE 27-OCTOBER 10 Point San Luis Lighthouse,

FRIDAY, JUNE

Experiencia Bamboo: Intimate Fine Dining in a Bamboo Forest

SATURDAY, JUNE 27 Paso Bamboo, Paso

Pollinator Palooza! Bee, Butterfly, Bat & Street Faire

SATURDAY, JUNE 27

40th Annual Renaissance Festival

SATURDAY-SUNDAY, JULY 18-19

SATURDAY, JUNE 27

Improv Extravaganza at the Bunker

JUNE 26 The Bunker, SLO

Not Your Parents Planned Parenthood with Ariana Barrera THURSDAY, JUNE 25 Odd Fellows Hall, SLO

Punk Rock Drag Show FRIDAY, JUNE 26

Humdinger Brewing, SLO

Shamanic Morning Rituals for Vitality

26 Aurora Sacred Events, Morro Bay

Solstice Circle - Mindful Drumming & Song FRIDAY, JUNE 26 Mystic Nature Gems & Crystals, Nipomo

ROCK LORD Debut Show at The Pour House!

SATURDAY, JUNE 27 The Pour House, Paso Robles

Greenspace Adventure Auction 2026

Joslyn Center, Cambria

Stevie Nicks Illusion SATURDAY, JUNE 27 Blast and Brew, Atascadero

Robles

Burton Dr at Center St, Cambria

Rockin’ the Ranch: Electric Lavender Train

SUNDAY, JUNE 28 Filipponi Ranch, SLO

After Dark June Scuba Night

TUESDAY, JUNE 30 Central Coast Aquarium, Avila Beach

Avila Beach

Laguna Lake Park, SLO

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.

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The A-Town

A-TOWN POP-UP MARKET

monthly Pop-Up Market at the Atascadero Lake Park is the perfect place to find a tasty treat or a treasure. Shop from over 20 succulent varieties, houseplants, tasty treats, local honey, pottery and handmade items, jewelry, and more. Second Sunday of every month, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. through Dec. 20 Free. (805) 538-2701. linktr.ee/ atownpopup. Atascadero Lake Park, 9305 Pismo Ave., Atascadero.

ATASCADERO PRIDE IN THE PARK North County Pride Week returns, culminating with Atascadero Pride in the Park on Sunday at Atascadero Lake Park. June 14 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. (805) 391-4328. waapcc.org. Atascadero Lake Park, 9305 Pismo Ave., Atascadero.

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.

BOOK BUDDIES Bookworms, assemble!

Woods is welcoming animal lovers age 7 to 17 to join us in reading to our furry friends. Tuesdays, 3:30-4:30 p.m. $5. (805) 5439316. woodshumanesociety.org/youthprograms/. Woods Humane Society (North County), 2300 Ramona Road, Atascadero.

FATHER’S DAY ARGENTINIAN

GAUCHO BBQ & CAMP CASS FUN

Make it memorable for dad with live fire

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.

LAVENDER BLOOM CELEBRATION

Celebrate peak lavender bloom at Hambly Lavender Farm with U-Pick, music, demos, and vineyard views in Paso Robles wine country. June 13 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $35-$45. (805) 975-0056. hamblyfarms.com/ lavender-bloom-celebration. Hambly Lavender Farm, 1390 GRANA PL, San Miguel CA, San Miguel, CA 93451.

NAR-ANON: FRIDAY MEETINGS A meeting for those who know or have known a feeling of desperation concerning the addiction of a loved one. Fridays, 12-1 p.m. Free. (805) 441-2164. North County Connection, 8600 Atascadero Ave., Atascadero.

OPEN FARM DAYS WEEKEND Tour, taste and learn while exploring the local agriculture of over 20 farms on the Farm Trail. June 19 5-8 p.m., June 20 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and June 21 , 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. farmsteaded.com/openfarmdays. SLO County Farm Trail, Multiple locations, Countywide.

SANTA LUCIA ROCKHOUNDS MEETING

Bring your favorite rock, gem, crystal, fossil, etc., to show the rest of the club. Third Monday of every month, 7 p.m. slrockhounds.org/. Templeton Community Center, 601 S. Main St., Templeton.

SUMMER FUN SPORTS CAMP A sports camp for ages five to 14 years old. Through June 12, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and Through June 19, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $300-$495. (805) 434-9605. ttrtennis.com. Templeton Tennis Ranch, 345 Championship Lane, Templeton. SUNSET ON THE LAVENDER FARM Enjoy a golden-hour lavender experience with evening farm access, U-Pick bouquet, and a featured winery tasting. Relax,

SWING WITH THE SODA CRACKERS

The Soda Crackers, a country and western band based out of Bakersfield will hit the stage at Club Car Bar in Templeton with support from Archer Mozé on Friday, June 19, at 7 p.m. Hear the five-piece band perform popular swing hits and their timeless originals. Head to my805tix.com for tickets ($10.41 each) and more details.

7:30 p.m. and Saturdays, 10-11 a.m. (805) 235-7978. charvetgratefulbody.com. Live Webinar, online, SLO County.

BOARD GAME NIGHT AT CAPTAIN NEMO

GAMES Game night is on! Join us Tuesdays at 5 p.m. at Captain Nemo Games for fun, friendly board gaming. All skill levels welcome! Tuesdays, 5-9 p.m. Free. (805) 544-6366. facebook.com/events/20474278 99121921/2047427949121916?acontext=%7B %22event_action_history%22%3A[]%7D. Captain Nemo Games, 565 Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo.

CARE CREW Calling all crafty, caring, pet-loving kids! Care Crew members will join us in filling Kongs for our canines, crafting pet toys, and creating art. Sundays, 2-3:30 p.m. $5. (805) 543-9316. woodshumanesociety.org/youthprograms. Calling all crafty, caring, petloving kids! Care Crew members will have

550-7713. missionslodocents.org. Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, 751 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo.

GLOBAL KIDS SUMMER PROGRAM This nature experience includes scavenger hunting, singing, storytelling, hands-on gardening, art, games, visiting farm animals, mini-lessons, harvesting, and being immersed in a Permaculture Food Forest. June 19 10 a.m.-noon $40. (626) 476-7584. permacultureslocounty.com/. City Farm SLO, 1221 Calle Joaquin, San Luis Obispo.

HEALING DEPRESSION SUPPORT

GROUP A safe place to share feelings of depression with those who suffer and those who have recovered to a full, healthy outlook on life. Mondays, 6-7 p.m. Free. (805) 528-3194. Hope House Wellness Center, 1306 Nipomo St., San Luis Obispo.

MELLOW YOGA FOR EVERYONE Stretch

Transitions Mental Health Warehouse, 784 High Street, San Luis Obispo, (805) 270-3346.

PLUG-IN TO LOCAL CLIMATE ACTION

Get inspired by local action, connect with others, and discover more ways to get involved with the SLO Climate Coalition. Attend virtually or in-person. Sustainable snacks and childcare will be provided.

Third Thursday of every month, 6-8 p.m. sloclimatecoalition.org/events/. Ludwick Community Center, 864 Santa Rosa, San Luis Obispo.

PUPPY SOCIAL HOUR Puppies (10 weeks to 5 months old) will learn appropriate play style with other pups, acceptable manners with people, tolerance for gentle restraints, confidence with the approach of friendly strangers, and more. Wednesdays, 10 a.m. and Saturdays, 9 a.m. $25. (805) 543-9316. woodshumanesociety.org/training/. Woods Humane Society, 875 Oklahoma Ave., San Luis Obispo.

THE SLO FLOWER COLLECTIVE WEEKLY FLOWER MARKET Enjoy an amazing weekly fresh flower market, open to the public. Enjoy the historic gardens with local blooms from nine local flower farmers. Thursdays, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. through Nov. 5 Free. sloflowercollective. com. Dallidet Adobe and Gardens, 1185 Pacific St., San Luis Obispo.

SLO PHILATELIC SOCIETY The SLO

Philatelic Society (SLOPS) meets at the SLO Senior Center on the first and third Tuesday of each month. Visitors are welcome. Third Tuesday of every month, 1-3 p.m. SLO Senior Center, 1445 Santa Rosa St., San Luis Obispo, (805) 540-9484, slocity.org/seniors.

SLO RETIRED ACTIVE MEN MONTHLY GET-TOGETHERS SLO RAMs is a group of retirees that get together just for the fun, fellowship, and to enjoy programs which enhance the enjoyment, dignity, and independence of retirement. Third Tuesday of every month, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $31 luncheon. retiredactivemen.org/. Madonna Inn Garden Room, 100 Madonna Road, San

tranzcentralcoast@gmail.com for more details. Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m. Free. GALA Pride and Diversity Center, 1060 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, (805) 541-4252.

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BEGINNING BALLET FOR ADULTS Enjoy the grace and flow of ballet. No previous experience needed. Wednesdays, 5:15-6:15 p.m. $12 drop-in; $40 for four classes. (510) 362-3739. grover.org. Grover Beach Community Center, 1230 Trouville Ave., Grover Beach.

BEYOND MINDFULNESS Realize your potential through individualized meditation instruction with an experienced teacher via Zoom. This class is for those who wish to begin a practice or seek to deepen an existing one. Flexible days and times. Certified with IMTA. Email or text for information. Mondays-Sundays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Sliding scale. (559) 9059274. theartofsilence.net. Online, See website, Arroyo Grande.

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

CENTRAL COAST POLYAMORY Hosting a discussion group featuring different topics relating to ethical non-monogamy every month. Third Wednesday of every month, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. galacc.org/events/. Online, See website, Arroyo Grande. CHAKRA FLOW SOUND JOURNEY: NIPOMO Join Dee DiGioia, founder of Mindful Kindful YOUniversity, during a gentle enrichment, immersive sound journey, and reflection. June 12 6-7:30 p.m. $25.41-$37.19. my805tix.com. Mystic Nature, 330 W. Tefft, Unit E, Nipomo. DAILY QIGONG PRACTICE For the early riser or commuter, every

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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.

DONATION-BASED YOGA FOR FIRST RESPONDERS, EMTS, AND CARETAKERS

Class schedule varies. Contact empoweryoga805@gmail.com for details and reservations. ongoing (805) 619-0989. empoweryoga805.com. Empower Yoga Studio and Community Boutique, 775 W. Grand Ave., Grover Beach.

FATHER’S DAY WITH LIVE MUSIC AT THE

SECRET GARDEN Bring the whole family to the Secret Garden at Sycamore for a Father’s Day filled with burgers, beers, live music, and sunshine! June 21 , 3 p.m. Free. my805tix.com. The Secret Garden at Sycamore Mineral Springs, 1215 Avila Beach Dr., Avila Beach, (805) 595-7302.

GALA PRIDE AND DIVERSITY CENTER BOARD MEETING (VIA ZOOM) Monthly meeting of the Gala Pride and Diversity Center Board of Directors. Meets virtually via Zoom and is open to members of the public. Visit galacc.org/events to fill out the form to request meeting access. Third Tuesday of every month, 6-8 p.m. No admission fee. galacc.org. Online, See website, Arroyo Grande.

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF YOGA Flow with the energy of yoga lovers around the world in celebration of International Day of Yoga! June 21 10:30-11:30 a.m. $12.56. my805tix. com. The Secret Garden at Sycamore Mineral Springs, 1215 Avila Beach Dr., Avila Beach, (805) 595-7302.

LA CONVERSACIÓN La Conversación is a Spanish Conversation group. There’s no homework, no lessons, just conversation. All levels of speakers are welcome. Todos son bienvenidos! Thursdays, 9-10:30 a.m. Free. (805) 748-9123. Coffee Bean, 354 Five Cities Dr., Pismo Beach. Join La Conversación, a group for practicing spoken Spanish. There is no homework

or lessons, just conversation. Thursdays, 9-11:30 a.m. Free. Greenhouse Coffee Company, 1064 E Grand Av, Arroyo Grande, (805) 825-1345.

LGBTQ+ FED THERAPIST LEAD SUPPORT GROUP (VIRTUALLY VIA ZOOM) A pro-recovery group offering space to those seeking peer support, all stages of ED recovery. We understand recovery isn’t linear and judgment-free support is crucial. Share, listen, and be part of a community building up each other. Third Wednesday of every month, 7-8 p.m. Free. galacc.org/events/. Online, See website, Arroyo Grande. MULTICULTURAL DANCE CLASS FOR ADULTS Experience dance from continents around the earth, including from Africa, Europe, and more. Described as “a wonderful in-depth look at the context and history of cultures of the world.” Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. $10 dropin; $30 for four classes. (510) 362-3739. grover.org. Grover Beach Community Center, 1230 Trouville Ave., Grover Beach.

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Come join a friendly meeting of watch and clock collectors. Members bring watches and clocks to show, plus there are discussions of all things horological. Second Sunday of every month, 1:30-3 p.m. (805) 547-1715. new.nawcc.org/index. php/chapter-52-los-padres. Central Coast Senior Center, 1580 Railroad St., Oceano.

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MEMBERSHIP SIGN-UP & POTLUCK

Bring a dish to share and join for a potluck, along with general meeting updates and local informative guest speakers. Third Wednesday of every month, 12:30-2 p.m. (805) 929-1615. nipomoseniorcenter.org. Nipomo Senior Center, 200 E. Dana St, Nipomo.

PISMO STATE BEACH SANDCASTLE

COMPETITION Pismo State Beach and the Central Coast State Parks Association welcome you to the 3rd annual Sandcastle Comp! There are

limited build plots left. Spectators are welcome! June 13 , 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. (805) 474-2664. Pismo State Beach, W. Grand Avenue, 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.

SLO LEZ B FRIENDS (VIRTUALLY VIA ZOOM) A good core group of friends who gather to discuss topics we love/ care about from movies, outings, music, or being new to the area. We come from all walks of life and most importantly support each other. Transgender and Nonbinary folks welcome. Third Friday of every month, 6:30-9 p.m. Free. sloqueer.groups. io/g/lezbfriends. Online, See website, Arroyo Grande.

SOCIAL GROUP FOR WIDOWS AND WIDOWERS Call for more details. Second Saturday of every month, 10 a.m. (805) 904-6615. Oak Park Christian Church, 386 N Oak Park Blvd., Grover Beach.

WEEKLY WATER SAFETY LESSONS

Facility advertised as open and safe. Give the office a call to register over the phone. Mondays-Fridays $160-$190. (805) 4816399. 5 Cities Swim School, 425 Traffic Way, Arroyo Grande, 5citiesswimschool.com.

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SMKA 2026 KART RACING SEASON

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two-cycle classes, delivering competitive sprint racing, driver development, and family-friendly events for all skill levels. June 14 , 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $10. smka.org. Santa Maria Karting Association, 3951 S Blosser Rd, Santa Maria, (805) 464-6114.

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SYV PRIDE PARADE AND FESTIVAL Produced by Santa Ynez Valley nonprofit, SYV Pride, the 5th annual SYV Pride Parade & Festival is a family-friendly event in downtown Solvang. June 13 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. (877) 327-2656. syvpride.org/. Downtown Solvang, Citywide, Solvang.

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BREAKFAST ON THE BAY A monthly occasion that brings together the passionate citizens and business owners of the greater Estero Bay region in one place to deepen connections and share information. Breakfast is included with ticket price. Third Wednesday of every month, 7:30-9 a.m. $20 per member; $25 per non-member. (805) 772-4467. morrochamber.org. Morro Bay Community Center, 1001 Kennedy Way, Morro Bay. 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. NORTH SLO COUNTY

3RD THURSDAY GAME NIGHT SERIES & HAPPIER HOUR

Join us every Third Thursday for Game Night and Happier Hour. There are many games to choose from., and $2 off glasses of wine and $1 off mocktails. Third Thursday of every month, 5-7 p.m. (805) 270-3327. dracaenawines.com. Dracaena Wines, 1244 Pine Street, suite 101 B, Paso Robles.

ATASCADERO LAKESIDE WINEFEST The Atascadero Lakeside WineFest experience showcases premier wines from the Central Coast and beyond at a sun-kissed lakeside location! June 13 , 4-8 p.m. $87.54. my805tix.com. Pavilion on the Lake, 9315 Pismo Ave., Atascadero.

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.

FRIDAY NIGHT FARMERS’ MARKETPLACE: OPEN FARM DAYS

WEEKEND KICK-OFF Farmers’ Marketplace will kick-off Open Farm Days Weekend. Join us as our local farms showcase their locally grown and made for you to enjoy! June 19 5-8 p.m. Free. farmsteaded.com/openfarmdays. Paso Robles Downtown City Park, 1200 Park Street, Paso Robles, (805) 237-3888. 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.

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DOWNTOWN SLO FARMERS MARKET Thursdays, 6-9 p.m. Downtown SLO, Multiple locations, San Luis Obispo. MONDAY MEET UP Come by your local neighborhood park and enjoy great food presented by 805 Food Trucks. Bring the whole family to a different park each Monday! June 15 , 5-7:30 p.m. Free. slorecactivities.org. Meadow Park, 2251 Meadow St., San Luis Obispo.

NAME THAT NOISE: MUSIC TRIVIA A monthly special musiconly trivia at Oak and Otter Brewing Co. Call ahead to reserve a table. Second Thursday of every month, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Oak and Otter Brewing, 181 Tank Farm Road, suite 110, San Luis Obispo, (805) 439-2529.

SLO FARMERS MARKET Hosts more than 60 vendors. Saturdays, 8-10:45 a.m. World Market Parking Lot, 325 Madonna Rd., San Luis Obispo.

SLO GRANGE PANCAKE BREAKFAST Join the SLO Grange Hall for a good old-fashioned pancake breakfast. Pancakes, bacon, eggs, juice, and coffee will be served, and proceeds will benefit local non-profits. Second Sunday of every month, 8-11 a.m. $10. (805) 543-0639. slogrange.org. San Luis Obispo Grange Hall, 2880 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

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MONTHLY FERMENTATION CLASSES New topics each month with a thorough demo and explanation of the process that creates non-alcoholic, probiotic, and nutrient-dense fermentations. Leave the class confident and prepared with recipes to make your own at home. Join to expand your knowledge of the fermentation process and get started fermenting at home. We alternate between demonstration and hands-on classes. Limited seating; reserve spot prior to

Verisimilitude

San Francisco painter Casey Gray is best known for vibrant, colorful, stylized still lifes, but for his new show, Lay of the Land, hanging at Left Field Gallery through July 5, he’s turned his attention to landscapes. The results are stunning.

“Gray expands his practice into landscape for the first time, translating his distinct visual language and masking process into serene images that reflect an evolving dialogue between observation, memory, and formal experimentation,” the gallery announced.

“His work explores the meaning embedded in everyday life, using familiar objects and imagery as symbols to tell stories, process personal experiences, and examine identity,” Gray’s bio explained. “Themes of leisure, quiet celebration, and the search for balance—shaped by his suburban upbringing, rebellious spirit, and connection to nature— appear prominently throughout his work. His practice is defined by a commitment to aerosol paint and laborious, hand-cut masking techniques, resulting in a distinct visual language that blends precision with spontaneity and realism with abstraction.”

Left Field Gallery is located at 1040 Los Osos Valley Road and is open by appointment. Call (805) 305-9292 to arrange a viewing.

Take the challenge

Long days and a slower pace make summers the ideal reading season, and the SLO County libraries are ready to fill your book bag with material sure to entertain and educate.

“Summer is our time to celebrate readers and libraries.

We aim to keep kids reading over the summer so that they’re ready for the upcoming school year,” Erica Thatcher, marketing and communications coordinator for the libraries, said. “But we designed the reading challenge to be fun for readers of all ages and abilities. This year’s challenge includes some nostalgia we think everyone will enjoy.”

Readers of all ages can visit their favorite library through Aug. 8 to pick up a Summer at the Library guide that includes the challenge and other free library activities.

“Readers taking the challenge earn a spin on a prize wheel after reading five hours, and 10 hours completed gets readers a new book to keep. Anyone who completes 20 hours of reading earns a 100 percent recycled denim book bag,” the libraries announced. “Everyone is also invited to explore a ‘Quail Trail’ by visiting any of the 14 county libraries. At each location, they will be able to choose an interactive adventure.

Libraries will also be hosting free events including reptile shows, Festival Mozaic Young Artist Mini-Concerts, SLO Symphony Instrument Petting Zoo exhibits, and painting classes for adults.” Δ Glen Starkey

BY GLEN STARKEY

Passing the torch

Nederlander Concerts buys Vina Robles Amphitheatre

Anew chapter in Vina Robles Amphitheatre’s rocky saga has begun, and it promises to bring new life to the venue, which was years in the making. You may recall its initial architect died before construction began. When it finally opened, its first season was a financial disappointment. The venue’s first general manager was fired, and he later sued the venue owner. Rocky indeed.

But guess what? It’s a world-class mid-size outdoor venue, and even the farthest seat is only 150 feet from the stage. The sound system is amazing. Every artist who’s played Vina marvels at the backstage amenities. Subsequent concert seasons have consistently improved. The truth is, it’s an absolute gem, and now it’s got a new owner who hopes to continue growing the venue.

A quick recap

An outdoor venue had long been the dream of Cal Poly graduate Tim Reed, who worked for years trying to find a financial backer and appropriate location. He eventually connected with Vina Robles Vineyards and Winery owner Hans Nef, a Swiss entrepreneur who founded the winery in 1996, along with Nef’s managing partner, Hans-R. Michel.

Under Reed’s guidance, the 3,000-seat amphitheater’s initial design concept was developed by the late architect Tim Woodle before being transferred to Stephen Buchholz after Woodle’s untimely death. It eventually opened in 2013, Reed was hired as general manager of the venue, and Prescient Entertainment in partnership with AEG Live booked the inaugural season.

Long story short, after an underperforming first season and claims of misconduct, Nef fired Reed, who later sued Nef and eventually settled.

“I worked hard for 20 years,” Reed said. “I should have finished my career guiding that facility. I designed it to directly compete with the Santa Barbara Bowl. It was my fourth amphitheater. I went on to build two more, and that one’s the best. That’s my best work. That’s why I’m so happy and so proud to see this coming full circle. I’m very excited to see the future.”

It was a rough beginning, but optimism is high for the next chapter.

Since the second season in 2014, the venue has been booked by the company that just purchased it, Los Angeles-based Nederlander Concerts, which also acquired the 14,200-square-foot mission-style hospitality center and some of the surrounding land. The winery and wine brand were sold separately.

“I love Nederlander, and my first feelings on the news that they were the owners of the facility was just a great release,” Reed said. “It’s a major improvement for the venue to be guided on the executive level by ownership that has a primary objective of concerts and performing arts. It felt to me like the venue [is] finally free of the wine distraction. [Hans Nef and Hans-R. Michel] saw it as a vehicle to sell wine and that’s it. That was the end of the vision.”

Meet the new boss

Georgia native Alex Hodges is CEO of Nederlander Concerts, a company under the larger umbrella of the Nederlander Organization, an operator of live theaters and music venues that was founded in 1912. Early in his career, he managed Otis Redding, The Allman Brothers, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and Stevie Ray Vaughan.

“By principal trade, I would call myself an agent and a manager of artists,” he drawled during a Zoom call. “Where that helps us is that I understand an agent’s needs reporting to an artist.”

He’s also oversaw booking bands into venues, for instance during his time as executive vice president of House of Blues.

“I think that I have had the advantage of understanding both sides of the table, if you think of an agent as a seller and a promoter as a buyer. I’m tuned in to the routing of bands, and I’m tuned in to the value of a first-class venue, and what that brings to the

table. Because it’s home for a day for a band when they’re traveling. If you treat them well, they’ll be back, and they’ll pass the word.”

One reason Nederlander bought Vina Robles Amphitheatre is because Hodges recognized how well designed it is.

“They’re so many nice features about Vina Robles, Paso Robles, and the amphitheater. Whatever the future is, we’re just going to have to make it even better. It’s a spectacular area.”

Though Reed’s name seems to be completely scrubbed from the amphitheater’s website— that’ll happen when you sue your boss—Hodges recognizes his contribution.

“He had a good idea, and he helped forge for Hans Nef and Hans-R. Michel some of the attributes that are sometimes left out of venues and planning, and that’s what the bands need and the crews need. We have a saying, ‘We do a first-class job from load in to load out.’ And that’s so important. The loading docks are critical. The dressing rooms and the catering areas are critical, and we want them to be happy that they’re in the right venue, and the word spreads.”

Hodges and his vice president of booking and event programming, Eric Milhouse, also have the advantage of experience in the local market. This is Nederlander’s 12th year booking the venue. While the amphitheater’s audiences obviously draw from SLO County, they see surrounding counties such as Monterey, Fresno, Kings, Tulare, Kern, and others as part of the venue’s potential patrons.

“I think we’re learning a lot about how to approach the fan base,” Hodges explained, noting that for many, Vina Robles is a destination venue, which means hotels, restaurants, and nearby businesses also get the benefit. Of course, as an outdoor venue, the concerts are seasonal, but the hospitality center can be used 52 weeks a year.

The other thing the new ownership means is Nederlander can open the venue to other promoters.

“If we are the exclusive booker, we want to protect that exclusivity,” Hodges explained. “When we own the venue, we’re open to other promoters, more so than ever. I think as ownership, we have our investment, No. 1.”

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WORLD-CLASS Paso Robles’ Vina Robles Amphitheatre is a premier 3,000-seat venue nestled in SLO County wine country.

COURTESY PHOTO BY SHANNON MCMILLEN/NEDERLANDER CONCERTS

INDUSTRY INSIDER Nederlander Concerts CEO Alex Hodges brings decades of experience to his role as the new leader of the local Vina Robles Amphitheatre team.

COURTESY PHOTO BY BRIAN GUIDO/NEDERLANDER CONCERTS

Book ’em

Milhouse worked “on and off for Golden Voice” and “was on the early years of Coachella,” he explained. He also booked for Pomona venues The Glass House and the Fox Theater.

“I bounced down to San Diego for a little stint where I booked a venue down there called The Belly Up, a historic 600-capacity club in Solana Beach,” Milhouse added.

He’s scheduled 25 acts for this season but continues to add more. He also books into other venues like the San Jose Civic Center and others as far away as Texas and Massachusetts. Milhouse also understands where Nederlander Concerts stands in the marketplace.

“We live in the shadows of the giants, right? Like Live Nation and AEG, and as an independent company, we try to find opportunities and turn over things that were either overlooked or just not seen as immediately profitable,” Milhouse explained. “For instance, Vina Robles, when it started, was booked by AEG, and the first year, I think the market was just too new for them. I heard it lost a bunch of money, like a million bucks. I don’t know, maybe more. And they said, ‘OK, we’re out.’”

Nederlander saw the potential of the Paso venue and market, even though its start booking Vina Robles was “rocky.” But Milhouse said it’s gotten “better and better,” and he praises Nederlander for not being a company only focused on “profit, profit, profit.”

Apparently, the entire Nederlander team has the hots for Vina Robles and Paso.

“Whenever anyone is going to cover a show at Vina Robles, we all clamor for it. We’re all like, ‘No, no, no, I wanna cover it.’ It’s just such a unique little slice of the state. You’ve got working-class farmers, hipsters, college kids—it’s this really cool cross section of folks. And then it’s just obviously beautiful country. The wine is just unreal.

“To stumble in and work in that venue is

very lucky for us because it’s stunning.”

As he gets to know our market more intimately, Milhouse has continued to experiment with programming.

“We did Slayer there on a Tuesday night, and we were like, ‘Let’s just try it. Who knows? Slayer at a winery? Let’s just see if it works.’”

He noted that there are a lot of genres to expand into, like hip-hop and EDM.

“It’s been really interesting to learn the market and to see it grow. We spend a lot of time studying ZIP code reports on where fans come from. We’ll have some shows where a lot of people come from Los Angeles because it’s a winery destination.”

After the bust year of the pandemic, concerts bounced back with some strong numbers. But lately ticket sales have softened, so part of Milhouse’s job is to find a way to grow the audience.

have been wrapped around us because we operated a little bit like an island for years.”

Ch-ch-ch-changes?

“We try to make tickets as affordable as we can,” Milhouse said, explaining that it can be a battle with the artist who wants a certain price point even though the market can’t bear it.

“It’s just this game of going back and forth because the artists need to make what they need to make, and we’ve got to make it pencil out and not lose money. We’re being cautious. I’m hopeful that the economy turns around and we start to see a little bit of relief.”

The home team stays

Both Hodges and Milhouse praised the local team of employees, and to ensure seamless continuity as ownership changes, the local team remains in place. The current general manager is Jennings Jacobs, who started at the venue as the stage manager years ago and worked his way up, becoming GM last year.

“We’re pretty much businessas-usual here,” Jacobs said, “with the exception that we have a whole lot more support from our new owners as far as moving forward with improvements on the venue and booking. We feel like we have a lot of support.”

Some needed maintenance had been deferred after Nef passed and his holdings went to his family.

Jacobs noted that maintaining a venue like Vina Robles is like painting the Golden Gate Bridge: “You get done and you have to start over again.”

Manuel Barba is the events sponsorship and premium seating sales manager, who also believes the new ownership will improve the venue and audience experience.

“The support that Jennings is talking about comes by nature of us being part of this larger team,” Barba added. “It seems like everyone that we talked to has been with Nederlander for 10, 18, 25 years. They seem to take great care of their staff and enjoy a lot of loyalty. We’ve felt like these arms

As Jacobs noted, the amphitheater was operated under one of eight corporations Nef was involved in, and it was the only one in entertainment. The others were all agricultural.

“With ownership being in Switzerland, there was that disconnect,” Barba added. “It’s like there were people in a European country making decisions about rock ’n’ roll over here. But now we’re under the umbrella of a company whose lifeblood and singular focus is entertaining people. The company’s been around for over 100 years. We’re thrilled. They’re really trying to lean into and understand the local culture. They’re not trying to impose any kind of cultural shock here.”

Jacobs has a pretty good idea why the Nef family decided to sell of the winery, vineyards, and amphitheater.

“Our old owners just didn’t want to be doing business in America anymore,” he said. “Remember, their father started this place and built this place and they inherited it. So, it was never their dream to be amphitheater owners. Ultimately, it was better for them to get out of this business because it was never anything they wanted.”

“When Hans Nef died, by nobody’s fault, obviously, it transferred to his daughters, and this wasn’t their American dream,” Barba reiterated. “This was his American dream. His DNA is all over this place. They seldom came to visit, seldom came to check on things. You get a lot of autonomy when you have ownership that’s just very hands-off like that, but it’s also nice to be part of a big team, to have those kinds of connections and feel like our family just grew. Everyone that we’ve interfaced with has been awesome.”

Reed believes the old owners never wanted to be in the entertainment business at all.

“In the end, it was clear that no one actually wanted it,” Reed said. “They didn’t want the performing arts. They were secondguessing themselves the whole time, and now we’ve got ownership that’s got a clear primary objective.”

In general, don’t expect any drastic changes to the Vina Robles that consistently wins Best Venue in New Times’ annual Readers Poll. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. However, some improvements have already been implemented. Now, instead of buying a box seat for the entire season, you can purchase individual box seats for a single concert. They’ve incorporated spirits into the concession’s offerings. They have a shuttle program through SLO Safe Ride with pickups and drop-offs starting from SLO to Paso. One of the kiosks has been modified into a nonalcoholic vendor with mocktails.

Nederlander, which specializes in 2,000-to-6,000-seat venues, seems like the perfect company to take the reins and guide Vina on the next leg of its journey.

“I always say, ‘If AEG, Live Nation, and Golden Voice are like Costco, Walmart, and Target, Nederlander is Trader Joe’s,’” Barba joked. “It stays in its lane. It’s not trying to be Target. It likes to play nice with others, so we’re kind of excited because hopefully we’ll get to see some co-promotions.”

Not having to profit-share with their parent company will allow Nederlander freedom to work with other promoters.

“They own the whole pie, so in theory, that should allow for bigger budgets and bigger offerings for artists and talent coming through here,” Barba said.

CEO Hodges also noted that a venue name change might be coming in the future and that there’s room to expand the venue’s size.

“I think the goal here is to change as little as possible unless there are negative impacts somewhere,” Jacobs said. “Our team continues to improve operations and our guest experience. Every time someone comes here, it’s really about that guest experience and always has been.”

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

Summer 2026

Brainless

Peter Farrelly (Green Book) directs this script by Paul Wernick and Rhett Reese about product inventor Elijah DeBell (Paul Walter Hauser)—who dreams up a condom that fully covers male genitals, which he calls The Testicle Sentinel— and salesman Brad Lewison (Mark Wahlberg), who with Elijah is tasked with pitching the product to Brazil’s Travel Ministry as the official condom of the World Cup. (110 min.)

BALLS UP

What’s it rated? R

What’s it worth, Anna? Stream it

What’s it worth, Glen? Stream it

Where’s it showing? Prime Video

Glen Peter Farrelly is of course one half of the famed Farrelly brothers (Dumb and Dumber, There’s Something About Mary), and Paul Wernick and Rhett Reese are the writing team behind Deadpool & Wolverine and Zombieland. In addition to Wahlberg and Hauser, the cast includes Sacha Baron Cohen, Benjamin Bratt, and Molly Shannon. That’s a lot of talent amassed, so you’d think this would be much better than the result, which is occasionally chuckle-worthy but mostly repetitive and somewhat tedious—a braindead collection of vulgar gags and an improbable comedy of errors. If you’re really stoned or really bored, you might come away thinking it was worth your time, but it’s earned its 24 percent Rotten Tomatoes critics’ score. Even its audience score—people who chose to watch it and were inspired to review it—sits at a dismal 30 percent. Highlights include Elijah and Brad swallowing drug-filled Testicle Sentinels at gunpoint and Elijah having to remove a candiru fish with his teeth from Brad’s penis after Brad peed into the Amazon River and the fish followed his urine stream into his urethra. Hilarious, right? Right? Anna It’s the kind of film that makes you a little mad when you chuckle because it is, quite literally, so dumb. Why a condom would need to encapsulate all that doesn’t make much sense, and when you start with

THE BOROUGHS

What’s it rated? TV-MA When? 2026

Where’s it showing? Netflix

Last year The Thursday Murder Club saw some older stars solve a mystery in their retirement home, and now The Boroughs does the same—but with a very Stranger Things twist.

Sam, played by the always epic Alfred Molina, has come to the “idyllic” community kicking and screaming after the death of his beloved wife and with his daughter fed up with him. He feels like he’s been put out to pasture,

a premise that is built on genitalia jokes, we’re likely in for a rough ride. The film relies heavily, one might say too heavily, on its cast to make the sell, but there’s little that Wahlberg, Hauser, and Shannon can do to make this one a hit. It’s flat, not terribly funny, and wacky—but not in a very charming way. I think the audience you identified is exactly right: stoned and bored. Don’t get me wrong, the two leads aren’t bad at the buddy comedy bit, they just weren’t given a whole lot to work with, it seems. The film definitely needs all the antics to keep it rolling, but even then, it feels like a slog. Glen Without giving too much away, after their successful sales pitch goes south when Brad peer-pressures Brazilian executive and recovering alcoholic Senhor Santos (Bratt) into a celebratory toast, which leads to a booze-fueled debacle and public nudity, all three lose their jobs. They reunite again, however, when Elijah and Brad get an allexpenses-paid trip to the World Cup because no one thought to cancel the tickets Senhor

and everyone around this place is a little too friendly. But when a mystery arises, Sam starts to make friends whose suspicions about the community’s founders only deepen as more cover-ups are revealed.

Judy (Alfre Woodard) is suspicious of Wally (Denis O’Hare) and Sam at first— they’re acting like two dudes trying to cover up a crime—but once she’s on board, and Art (Clarke Peters) joins them, they’ve got their work cut out for them trying to find out what the mysterious creature is that took their friend’s life.

With stars like Bill Pullman and Geena Davis joining the cast, this series is full of fun and talent. If you’re a fan of Stranger Things or any of the cast mentioned, this is worth the watch. (eight 40-to-55-min. episodes).

—Anna

had secured for them before getting fired. Let’s just say things go off the rails (and over the falls) and involve a drug cartel, ecowarriors, a caiman, the Brazilian army, and an Argentinian spy. It’s a lot, but quantity doesn’t equal quality.

Anna Well said. The film doesn’t lack for things happening. It feels like an attempt at throwing spaghetti at the wall to see what will stick, but this movie isn’t going to stick with me. Even a couple of days later, I’m struggling to remember what it is that’s making me say to “stream it” and not “forget it.” I have to believe it comes down to the charm its two leads give off and the pure antics of it all. If you need a bit of dumb, grab the nearest edibles and get comfy on the couch. My guess is that’s how this film is meant to be enjoyed. ∆

Arts Editor Glen Starkey and freelancer Anna Starkey write Split Screen. Comment at gstarkey@newtimesslo.com.

MEMORY OF A KILLER

What’s it rated? TV-MA When? 2026

Where’s it showing? Hulu

Based on the 1985 Belgian novel and 2003 film De Zaak Alzheimer, this TV series follows Angelo Doyle (Patrick Dempsey), a contract killer trying to keep his family life separate from his life of crime while experiencing early signs of dementia. He often visits his brother, Michael (Richard Clarkin), who’s got Alzheimer’s disease and lives in a nursing home. His wife is dead, but he’s close with his pregnant daughter, Maria (Odeya Rush), and her husband, Jeff (Daniel David Stewart).

Angelo works for Dutch (Michael Imperioli), and while they appear friends on the surface, Dutch keeps tight control over his hired killer. Angelo’s “assistant” is Joe (Richard Harmon), Dutch’s nephew. As his memory fades, it puts Angelo’s separate lives on a collision course, and when Special Agent Linda Grant (Gina Torres) starts sniffing around, his life is further complicated.

It’s interesting to see McDreamy shed his typical role to play a morally ambiguous antihero with impressive life compartmentalization skills. Since it’s written to air on Fox, it’s not as gritty as its source material, and it drags on longer than necessary. Surprisingly, it’s been greenlit for another season, so expect this cow to keep getting milked. (10 41-to-43-min. episodes) ∆ —Glen

MCMURDERY

Patrick Dempsey stars as contract hitman Angelo Doyle, who’s struggling to keep his professional and family life separate while experiencing early signs of dementia, in Memory of a

streaming on

RUN FOR YOUR LIVES After they disrupt the World Cup, Elijah DeBell (Paul Walter Hauser) and Brad Lewison (Mark Wahlberg) find that the entire country of Brazil wants them dead, in Balls Up, streaming on Prime Video.

COURTESY PHOTO BY BEN ROTHSTEIN/PRIME

Killer,

Hulu.

PHOTO COURTESY OF HULU

SEPTUAGENARIAN HEROES (L to R) Wally (Denis O’Hare), Judy (Alfre Woodard), Sam (Alfred Molina), and Art (Clarke Peters) team up to solve a mystery plaguing their retirement community, in The Boroughs, streaming on Netflix.

PHOTO COURTESY OF NETFLIX

Music

BY GLEN STARKEY

Kindred spirits

Charlie Musselwhite and GA-20 play Live Oak

Charlie Musselwhite is an old-school blues legend. GA-20 is a band dedicated to keeping the old-school blues flame alive. Together, they’re a match made in heaven, and they’re headlining the last night of the Live Oak Music Festival at El Chorro Regional Park on Sunday, June 21 (8:45 p.m.; tickets at liveoakfest.org).

“GA-20 is named after an old 1950s Gibson amplifier that they made, and when we were starting out, we were using a GA-20 at the time,” guitarist and band founder Matthew Stubbs explained during a phone call from his home in Providence, Rhode Island. “I still have a bunch of them, and we still record with GA-20s.”

When they’re touring, they play with a mix of vintage equipment, new equipment, and equipment manufactured today according to vintage specifications. For instance, Stubbs tours with a re-creation of a vintage Gibson Tweed Deluxe amp made by a small Nashville company called West Side Amps.

Instead of traveling with his vintage Fender and Silvertone guitars, a company called Waterslide Guitars manufactures to Stubbs’ specifications a signature guitar he tours with.

“We were starting to fly a lot, and I didn’t want to bring my old Silvertone hollow-body guitar on the planes,” Stubbs explained, “so I contacted Patrick [Matera] at Waterslide and told him what I wanted, and he built a guitar completely to my specs, which is basically a ’50s or ’60s Telecaster, but the pickups modeled after a 1960s Silvertone guitar.”

The point is Stubbs and the rest of GA-20 are committed to capturing classic vintage electric blues sounds.

Another thing you’ll notice about GA-20 are they have two guitarists but no bassist. Stubbs has been Charlie Musselwhite’s sideman since 2008, but the idea for GA-20 came when Musselwhite made a record with Ben Harper and agreed to go on tour with him.

“I was looking at a full year off tour with Charlie, and I don’t have a job,” Stubbs laughed. “This is my job. So, I started GA-20 in Boston, originally just to do local gigs and try to play four or five times a week and pay

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.

FOREVER GREEN AT CELIA’S: JUNE

CONCERT SERIES Join Forever Green for live music at Celia’s Garden Cafe in Los Osos for a fun, outdoor, delicious kid-friendly time! June 12 5-8 a.m. Free. instagram.com/celiasgardencafe/?hl=en. Celia’s, ll88 Los Osos Valley Road, Los Osos, (805) 528-5711.

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rent for that year. I love ’50s and ’60s Chicago blues and rock ’n’ roll, so when we started, we were trying to keep everything very lean, which meant keep it as a trio, and a lot of old blues records—people don’t really probably realize, but they don’t actually have bass. They have two guitars, one playing what the bass might play or kind of a version of what a bass might play on guitar, and then your normal guitar parts.”

Occasionally, either Stubbs or guitarist and singer Cody Nilsen will play bass for a couple of tunes, but most of the time when they’re supporting Musselwhite, it’s two guitars, drummer Josh Kiggans, and Musselwhite on blues harp and singing.

Even though he’s worked as Musselwhite’s guitarist years, Stubbs still marvels at the 82-year-old bluesman’s stories.

“He’s got so many stories that are historic about these blues musicians from the ’50s, ’60s, and ’70s. Charlie’s one of the last guys around that was hanging out with these guys, the last connection to it, musicians that I grew up listening to like Magic Sam or Otis Rush or Little Walter. I never got to see any of them live. Those are Charlie’s friends. He’ll just kick out a new [story] every time I’m with him.”

At 82, Musselwhite still shows no signs of slowing down.

“Not that I see, man. He still loves being onstage. We made a new record, and it went really smooth and it was a lot of fun.”

The album comes out on New West Records in late July after their Live Oak performance, but two singles are already available online and the label is taking pre-orders for the album. The two singles—“Crazy Love” and “I Can’t Hold Out”—have the classic vintage electric blues sound.

“That’s something I wanted to do for a long time,” Stubbs said. “I’ve played with Charlie as a guitar player, and I’ve been on three of his records, but

of world music, nature field recording, western classical and contemporary, and jazz, sharing and discussing inspiration and perspectives on the expressive power of peoples, cultures, animals and habitats through sonic experience. Every other Monday, 7-8:15 p.m. $10-$15 donation. (805) 305-1229. leftcoastartstudio.com/. Left Coast Art Studio, 1188 Los Osos Valley Rd., Los Osos. OPEN MIC NIGHT Each Wednesday, enjoy this Open Mic Night in the downstairs dining area. Grab some friends and show off your talents. Food and drink service will be available. Wednesdays, 6 p.m. Free. (805) 995-3883. schoonerscayucos.com. Schooners, 171 North Ocean Ave, Cayucos.

NORTH SLO COUNTY DARK STAR HAPPY HOUR, OPEN MIC AND KARAOKE NIGHT Chill out at Dark

I’ve always wanted to produce a record with Charlie, to be the producer, and I was able to do it this time. He flew up to Cambridge in February about a year ago, and we spent about five or six days in the studio, just having fun and recording that record.”

The upcoming album is a true collaboration with Musselwhite. It’s a GA-20 album through and through, and Musslewhite and Cody Nilsen share singing duties. There’re also a couple of instrumentals.

“I think Charlie and Cody singing together is a really special thing,” Stubbs added. “Their voices are very different but blend really nice.”

Star’s happy hour, and enjoy burgers, karaoke, and open mic nigh. Wine by the glass will be available for $8. Fridays, 4-8 p.m. Free. (805) 237-2389. darkstarcellars. com/. Dark Star Cellars, 2985 Anderson Rd., Paso Robles.

EASTON EVERETT Guitar-woven neo folk pop, noteworthy singing and writing, easy to listen to and also surprises. June 19 7-9 p.m. Sun Outdoors Central Coast Wine Country, 2500 Airport Rd, Paso Robles, (805) 238-4560. Enjoy guitar-woven neofolk pop, noteworthy singing and writing, easy to listen to yet surprising. June 20 1-3 p.m. Jada Vineyard and Winery, 5620 Vineyard Dr., Paso Robles, (805) 2264200, jadavineyard.com.

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

no cover charge. Fridays, 7-10 p.m. (805) 460-6042. ancientowlbeergarden.com. Ancient Owl Beer Garden, 6090 El Camino Real, suite C, Atascadero.

FRIDAY NIGHT MUSIC SERIES Join us weekly for the Friday Night Music Series, complete with rotating food trucks! Wine and food will be available for purchase. Fridays, 6-9 p.m. through Aug. 28 Free. (805) 238-6300. derbywineestates. com/events/. Derby Wine Estates, 525 Riverside Ave, Paso Robles.

LIVE MUSIC SATURDAY AT FOUR SISTERS RANCH Sip and relax with friends as the music of the Ken Warrick sets the tone for a perfect spring afternoon. Food and wine will be available for purchase. June 13 12-2 p.m. (805) 467-2046. foursistersranch. com/event-calendar. Sip and relax with friends as the music of the Andrew Sedley Quartet sets the tone for a perfect

If you’re just coming to Live Oak for the day, Sunday’s got some great acts. The Crying Uncle Bluegrass Band at 11:30 a.m. on the KCBX Stage sounds really cool. I hadn’t heard of the acoustic band Slap Dragon, so I looked up some online videos, and now they’re a favorite. Vocalist Laura Berens has a soulful and gorgeous voice. They fuse bluegrass, disco, and R&B into a sound they call “groove grass.” See them at 1 p.m. on the KCBX Stage.

Super cool organ trio Parlor Greens plays at 3:30 p.m. on Stage Too. You’ll be in instrumental heaven with this organ, guitar, and drum ensemble. Groove grease, baby! I’m also excited about Austin-based indie alternative band Uncle Lucius at 5 p.m. on the KCBX Stage. Pure Southern soul.

Fremont Theater

It’s a busy week at SLO Town’s most historic venue. Indie folk rockers The Crane Wives kick things off on Friday, June 12 (doors at 7, show at 8 p.m.; all ages; $39.11 at prekindle.com). Hailing from Michigan, they’re known for amazing three-part harmonies and emotionally resonant lyrics that sometimes explore humanity’s dark side. Yasmin Williams opens.

Comedian Patton Oswalt on his Effervescent tour on Saturday, June 13 (doors at 7, show at 8 p.m.; all ages; $28.84 to $40.14 at prekindle.com) had, last I checked, only two seats left, so basically it’s sold out. Bob Marley progeny and eight-time Grammy Award winner Stephen Marley

summer afternoon. Food will be available for purchase from Savina’s Tamales Food Truck. June 20 12-3 p.m. (805) 467-2046. foursistersranch.com/event-calendar. Four Sisters Ranch Vineyard and Winery, 2995 Pleasant Rd., San Miguel.

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.

THE SODA CRACKERS WITH ARCHER MOZÉ LIVE AT CLUB CAR BAR Hear The Soda Crackers, the country and western band based out of Bakersfield, California, live at Club Car Bar. June 19 7 p.m. $10.41.

my805tix.com. Club Car Bar, 508 S. Main St., Templeton.

SAN LUIS OBISPO

LIVE OAK 2026 The Live Oak Music Festival is returning to El Chorro Regional Park! Enjoy a weekend of music, art, camping, activities, and community. There will be three stages, featuring bluegrass, soul, Americana, world music, and more. June 19 -21 $58.37-$224.35. liveoakfest.org/. El Chorro Regional Park, California 1, San Luis Obispo.

MARSHALL OTWELL: INGA SWEARINGEN DUO Jazz Vespers Concerts presents vocalist Inga Swearingen with pianist Marshall Otwell in the historic sanctuary of First Presbyterian Church of SLO. June 14 4-5:30 p.m. Free. (805) 543-5451. fpcslo. org. First Presbyterian Church of San Luis LIVE MUSIC continued page 26

OLD AND NEW Blues legend Charlie Musselwhite and his newer collaborators, GA-20, headline the last night of the Live Oak Music Festival on June 21

COURTESY PHOTO BY ELIZABETH ELLENWOOD

SWEET HARMONY Good Vibez presents Michigan-based indie quartet The Crane Wives at the Fremont Theater on June 12

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE CRANE WIVES

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plays on Sunday, June 14 (doors at 7, show at 8 p.m.; all ages; $55.08 at prekindle.com).

Old Soul (2023) is the reggae star’s most recent album.

Love him or hate him, there’s no denying Kenny G is the best-selling instrumental musician of the modern era and one of the best-selling artists of all time. He’s sold 75 million records! He plays on Wednesday, June 17 (doors at 6:30, show at 7:30 p.m.; all ages; $50.96 to $111.21 at prekindle.com).

Metalheads, assemble! Death Angel plays on Thursday, June 18 (doors at 7, show at 8 p.m.; all ages; $46.32 general or $215.39 VIP meet-and-greet at prekindle.com). They’ve been part of the Bay Area thrash and metal scene since the ’80s. Vio-Lence and Incite open.

Good Medicine and Numbskull

Good Medicine, Capital Farm Credit, and Numbskull present Aaron Watson at BarrelHouse Brewing on Saturday, June 13 (doors at 6 p.m.; all ages; $39.86 at goodmedicinepresents.com). For more than two decades, Watson has been a relentlessly touring independent country singersongwriter who manages to top the charts without a major label behind him. His newest album is Unwanted Man

“It’s not like, ‘Is there any gas left in the tank?’” Watson said about his 18th studio album. “This is just who I am. I still without a doubt believe I haven’t written my best song yet, and I kind of feel like I’m just getting started.”

Gunnar Latham opens.

Numbskull and Good Medicine present The Messthetics and James Brandon Lewis at Club Car Bar on their Deface the Currency Tour (7 p.m.; all ages; $22.35 at goodmedicinepresents.com). The Messthetics formed in D.C. 2016 by Fugazi rhythm section Joe Lally (bass) and Brendan Canty (drums) to play what’s been described

Obispo, 981 Marsh St., San Luis Obispo.

SIR WOMAN LIVE AT SLO BREW ROCK

Enjoy a blend of R&B, soul, and funk by the folk-pop group Sir Woman at SLO Brew Rock! Don’t miss this all ages show. June 16 7-11:30 p.m. $25-$30. slobrew.com/ events/. SLO Brew Rock, 855 Aerovista Place, San Luis Obispo, (805) 543-1843.

SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY CELEBRATING QUEEN Celebrating

as “jazz punk jam.” Chris Forsyth opens.

Good Medicine and Numbskull present Taylor Hunnicutt at Club Car Bar on Thursday, June 18 (7 p.m.; all ages; $19.26 at goodmedicinepresents.com). Hunnicutt “makes old-school Southern music for the modern world,” her bio explains.

“It’s a little country, a little singersongwriter, a little Americana, and a lot of soulful Southern rock,” the trained opera singer said in press materials.

Emilee Morrison opens.

The Siren

The Morro Bay club has a bunch of free ones this week starting with local faves Kerosene Kings who play Friday, June 12 (7:30 p.m.; 21-and-older; free), and mix original rock with select covers.

Night Ridge brings their mix of country, rock, and R&B covers from the ’50s through the ’70s to a matinee show on Saturday, June 13 (2 to 5 p.m.; 21-and-older; free).

Murder Hornets will mix punk, surf, psychedelic, and rock on Saturday, June 13 (7:30 p.m.; 21-and-older; free). Expect a broad mix of covers and originals. Plastic Nancy opens.

The club’s only ticketed show this week is a doozy! New Orleans-based bawdy cabaret ensemble Bon Bon Vivant plays on Sunday, June 14 (7 p.m.; 21-and-older; $15.30 at tixr. com). Expect dark ballads and uptempo indie rock and dance sounds. Tracorum opens, playing a pianofueled blend of Southern rock, soul, honky-tonk, and roots Americana.

Sound out!

Jeffrey Halford & The Healers play Los Osos’ The Olde Alehouse on Sunday, June 14 (2 p.m.; all ages). LA Weekly has called him “One of the best voices in Americana today.” He’s an amazing songwriter with a new album out, Used Parts.

Finally, psychedelic space rock duo Shü Lace plays on Monday, June 15 (7:30 p.m.; 21-and-older; free) “blending dreamy textures, heavy grooves, and experimental energy,” their bio explains.

SLO Brew Live at Rod & Hammer Rock

Asbury Park, New Jersey-based quintet Dogs In A Pile plays on Friday, June 12 (doors at 7 p.m.; 18-and-older; $32.36 at ticketweb.com). The five 20-somethings play psychedelic-tinged jazz-funk rock ’n’ roll. Since forming in 2022, they’ve been averaging 130 shows a year and recently released Distroid, a 10-song collection featuring studio versions of favorite live hits.

Sir Woman plays on Tuesday, June 16 (doors at 7 p.m.; all ages; $32.36 at ticketweb.com). Fronted by Kelsey Wilson, co-founder of Wild Child and member of Glorietta, Sir Woman “blends gospel-influenced soul, R&B, funk, and folk-pop into a sound that’s warm, physical, and alive,” according to their bio. Hot 45 and Uncle Roy & Spice open.

More music …

The Damon Castillo Band brings their eclectic, jazz-informed rock, funk, and soul sounds to Castoro Cellars on Saturday, June 13 (6 to 9:30 p.m.; $10). Recent singles include “Say It Now,” “Blue Sky,” and “My Kind of Jam.”

“What’s special about this record is I locked into a character that’s part me, part everybody else,” Halford said. “We’re all getting beat up by the struggle, just trying to come out on the winning end. That thread runs through the whole album—and it feels pretty true to the times we’re living in.”

Local singer-songwriter David Lynch open.

Local all-star band Electric Lavender Train has a new single, “Guitar Wizard,” about the late, great local guitarist Billy Foppiano, that features Billy’s son, Charlie, on guitar. You can hear at The Olde Alehouse on Saturday, June 13 (6 to 9 p.m.), and at Ragged Point Inn on Sunday, June 14 (noon to 4 p.m.).

The Jazz Vespers Concert Series returns to SLO’s First Presbyterian Church with the Marshall Otwell-Inga Swearingen duo on Sunday, June 14 (4 p.m.; all ages; free though donations are accepted). He’s an amazing pianist and she’s an internationally acclaimed vocalist and recording artist who teaches voice at Cal Poly and Cuesta College.

The Famous Jazz Artist Series presents San Francisco pianist Keith Sanders at Cambria’s Woodlands Concert Hall on Sunday, June 14 (5 to 7 p.m.; $35 tickets with reservations by calling (805) 935-9007 or emailing charlie@ talsanmusic.com). He’ll play solo and duets with series producers Charlie and Sandi Shoemake. María Belén, an Ecuadorian-born musician and immigrant now living in SLO, performs with her band, Ancestral Wizards, at Linnaea’s Cafe on Thursday, June 18 (6 to 8 p.m.; all ages; free). Hear boleros, fusion, world music, and originals. ∆

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

Queen is a Las Vegas-based Queen tribute band, and have also toured extensively in Europe, as well as playing many high profile festivals. June 13 , 7:30 p.m. $34-$60. (805) 489-9444. clarkcenter.org/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

FATHER’S DAY DANCE Join the Annual Father’s Day dance with a disco theme, featuring a live DJ, dinner and dessert, crafts, photo ops, and more! June 20 6-8:30 p.m. $50. (805) 473-5472. arroyogrande.org/

rec. Historical Society Heritage Garden, 126 S. Mason St., Arroyo Grande.

FAULTLINE BAND LIVE The hottest new band in the Central Coast is playing live at Rancho Nipomo. Enjoy great BBQ and great music, and dance to top classic hits. June 13 6-9 p.m. Free. (805) 925-3500. ranchonipomobbq.com. Rancho Nipomo BBQ, 108 Cuyama Ln., Nipomo.

KARAOKE EVERY WEDNESDAY A weekly event with barbecue offerings and more. Wednesdays, 4-8 p.m. Rancho Nipomo

BBQ, 108 Cuyama Ln., Nipomo, (805) 925-3500.

LIVE ON THE ROCKS FEATURING THE SHAWN CLARK FAMILY BAND Live on the Rocks is a beloved free oceanfront concert at The Cliffs Hotel and Spa. Dance to a fabulous live band! June 21 , 1-5 p.m. Free. (805) 773-5000. cliffshotelandspa. com. The Cliffs Hotel and Spa, 2757 Shell Beach Rd, Pismo Beach. THE LOUNGE AT BESO An upscale afterhours nightclub experience. With limited

capacity and a dress code. For ages 21 and over. Fridays, 10 p.m. my805tix.com. Beso Cocina, 1050 Willow Road, Nipomo. PACIFIC BREEZE CONCERTS IN PISMO BEACH This concert series is a threeshow summer event featuring exceptional regional musical groups and special family-friendly activities in one of Pismo Beach’s most scenic settings. Second Sunday of every month, 1-4 p.m. through July 12 Free. (805) 773-7063. pismobeach. org/73/Recreation. Dinosaur Caves Park, 2701 Price St, Pismo Beach.

POSTCARDS FROM ARMENIA Music For Unity presents Postcards From Armenia, an evening of memory, longing, and musical homecoming. June 11 7-8 p.m. $39.50. (805) 489-9444. clarkcenter.org/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

THURSDAY NIGHT MUSIC IN THE PARK Free concerts with SLO County Band at Rancho Grande Park. June 11 6:307:30 p.m. Free. (805) 473-5472. https:/ arroyogrande.org/rec. Rancho Grande Park, 500 James Way, Arroyo Grande. ∆

INDEPENDENT HITMAKER Good Medicine, Capital Farm Credit, and Numbskull present country singer-songwriter Aaron Watson at BarrelHouse Brewing on June 13 .

PHOTO COURTESY OF AARON WATSON

Winemaker to watch

Ídola is eyeing a June 19 debut for its tasting room in downtown SLO

Ídola wine co.’s new tasting room, slated to open on June 19 at the Creamery Marketplace in downtown San Luis Obispo, offers a transcendent experience within its intimate 575-square-foot space.

Beautiful and serene art and interior design—overseen by ídola co-owner Pooja Wall—complements organic, natural wines produced by her husband, Ryker Wall, who helms winemaking for their brand, established in 2023.

In fact, for the Walls, wine is art. The couple solicited the assistance of their friend SLO artist Jennelle Robles to collaborate with them on label design. Her impressionist landscapes reflect the terroir of the grapes, which are sourced from scenic, sustainable vineyards from throughout SLO County.

“The reason we were drawn to Jennelle’s paintings is because just looking at them makes you feel peaceful,” Ryker said. “There’s an immediate emotion elicited from that. And wine can do the same thing. With the right intentions put into the farming, you can do less winemaking. And that really gets at the ethos of what ídola is about, which is getting out of the way and letting the fruit communicate emotions or speak for itself.”

Both California natives, the couple met in high school in Thousand Oaks and helped each other follow their dreams. While Ryker obtained a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology from Cal Poly, Pooja attended USC and majored in neuroscience.

When Pooja pursued her master’s in clinical medical science at Barry University in Miami, Ryker tagged along and switched careers to wine and viticulture, a passion sparked during his time at Cal Poly.

He became a certified sommelier with the Court of Master Sommeliers, obtained the Wine & Spirit Education Trust Level 3

Award, and landed positions as sommelier at the now-closed Uvaggio Wine Bar and Ad Lib restaurant in Coral Gables, Florida, as well as at Chica Miami.

“We moved [to the Central Coast] together officially in 2020, knowing it was Ryker’s turn to chase his dreams,” Pooja said. “He followed me to Miami after all. We knew we’d settle down in California no matter what, and this location was already home for Ryker once before. It felt like the next up-andcoming spot for wine—and I’d like to think we were right.”

Ryker landed a harvest internship at Denner Vineyards in Paso Robles, and, under the tutelage of renowned winemaker

Anthony Yount, eventually worked his way up to assistant winemaker.

Yount—currently the owner and winemaker at The Royal Nonesuch Farm and Kinero Cellars, and consulting winemaker at Denner, Sixmilebridge Winery, and Riise Wine, all in Paso—“has been the single biggest influence and supporter of mine in

terms of career, not just on winemaking, but also farming and the business side of the industry,” Ryker said.

“He embodies a life of wine,” he continued. “He farms the grapes, makes the wine, sells the wine, and interacts with customers, oftentimes all in the same day.”

Ryker left Denner after E. & J. Gallo Winery acquired it in 2022 and today, apart from owning his own brand, is also the winemaker at Cordant Winery and Misty Oaks Vineyards, both in Paso.

As he works toward his dream of one day owning his own estate, he makes his wines at The Royal Nonesuch Farm and maintains a close relationship with his mentor.

“What I love about Ryker’s wines is that they do not conform to any single style but instead transcend current trends,” Yount said. “I’m incredibly flattered that he mentions me as a mentor, as that is certainly a two-way street. I continually learn new techniques and skills that are born from Ryker’s passion and incredible drive.

“These wines will help turn the next generation into wine drinkers and continue to educate those who are already passionate about wine. The future for ídola is incredibly bright, and I’m so excited for Ryker and Pooja to have a place to share their wines and continue pushing the boundaries of what Central Coast wines should taste like.”

Ídola’s current flight of five wines—priced at $20 and waived with a two-bottle purchase—includes a chenin blanc blend, a rosado, a

Peruse the portfolio

Visit ídola’s online shop—with nationwide shipping—at idolawineco.com and follow the company on Instagram @idolawineco. The soon-to-open tasting room will be open Thursday to Saturday from 1 to 7 p.m. or by appointment at 570 Higuera St., suite 135, in San

chardonnay-based orange wine, a red blend, and a 100 percent syrah.

Bottles range from $38 to $48, with an annual case production of around 1,000 and a club membership with perks such as customizable, discounted allotments; free tastings for members and their guests; and the first glass of wine at half off.

Carving a niche in the wine industry is challenging, but the Walls are indefatigable, with Pooja juggling a full-time job as a gynecological physician associate while Ryker lives and breathes wine, even farming some of his own grapes from Reeve’s Vineyard in Edna Valley. Exciting Reeve’s exclusives on the horizon include a direct-pressed grenache blended with chardonnay and a syrahgrenache.

Ryker’s signature winemaking style spotlights Mediterranean-inspired varieties and “blends that are weird and wacky,” he said, but the proof is in the taste and the intention.

“For me, taking a truly spiritual approach to winemaking and hospitality is so important,” he explained. “I think subjectivity in wine is everything, and when everything is aligned—smell, taste, sights, sounds—it allows for transcendent experiences. For me, it’s less about the objectivity of it all, and more about the feel.”

Added Pooja: “We know winemaking isn’t actually all that romantic when you get down to it, and yet it is that romanticism we try to hang on to to keep life interesting and meaningful through the mundane.

“I think the focus on the artistic side of it rather than the commercial or industrial is what makes [Ryker] a standout,” she said. “It’s so authentically him. It’s like he’s not even trying. And that’s how I know he’s in the right place.” Δ

Flavor writer Cherish Whyte loves ídola’s colorful, delicious, and sustainable splashes. She’ll be sipping so(u)lera at cwhyte@ newtimesslo.com.

SUMMER VIBE Ídola’s “chardonnay and friends” so(u)lera no. 2 blend boasts passionfruitmango notes and a highly limited production of only 42 cases.

MEET THE WALLS Customers at ídola’s soon-to-open tasting room in San Luis Obispo will appreciate intimate pours by proprietors Ryker and Pooja Wall.

PHOTO BY CHERISH WHYTE

Luis Obispo.

SCENIC SIPS Artist Jennelle Robles of San Luis Obispo depicts stunning local landscapes when collaborating with Ryker and Pooja Wall on ídola’s label design.

PHOTOS BY CHERISH WHYTE

COOL CLIMATE Ídola sources head-trained, dry-farmed syrah from Rancho Arroyo Grande Vineyards in the San Luis Obispo Coast American Viticultural Area.

PHOTO COURTESY OF IDOLA WINE CO.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-1167 (N/A)

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The following person is doing business as ASTRALITH, 1674 Granache Way, Templeton, CA 93465. San Luis Obispo County. David Tyra (1674 Granache Way, Templeton, CA 93465). This business is conducted by An Individual / David Tyra. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 05-28-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 05-28-2031. June 4, 11, 18, & 25, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-0857 (04/21/2026)

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The following person is doing business as DOVETAIL, 510 Vine St., Los Osos, CA 93402. San Luis Obispo County. Melissa C Crawford (510 Vine St., Los Osos, CA 93402). This business is conducted by An Individual / Melissa C Crawford. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 04-21-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Trujillo, Deputy. Exp. 04-21-2031. May 21, 28, June 4, & 11, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-0899 (N/A)

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The following person is doing business as GOLDEN WAVE PSYCHIATRY, 956 Walnut St., Ste 200E, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Matthew Kilthau M.D. Medical Corporation (302 Washington Street, #150-5243, San Diego, CA 92103). This business is conducted by A CA Corporation / Matthew Kilthau M.D. Medical Corporation, Matthew Kilthau, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 04-27-2026. hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Schultz, Deputy. Exp. 04-272031. June 4, 11, 18, & 25, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-0922 (07/04/2014)

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The following person is doing business as ILLUMINATE SPA & BOUTIQUE, 257 South Ocean Ave., Cayucos, CA 93430. San Luis Obispo County. Illuminate Spa & Boutique, LLC (2907 Santa Barbara Ave., Cayucos, CA 93430). This business is conducted by A CA Limited Liability Company / Illuminate Spa & Boutique, LLC, Naomi Camille Wilkinson, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 04-29-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Schultz, Deputy. Exp. 04-292031. June 4, 11, 18, & 25, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2026-0938

(N/A)

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The following person is doing business as NOURISH NUTRITION & WELLNESS CO., 81 Higuera Street, Suite 130, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Peak Fitness Group LLC (81 Higuera Street, Suite 130, San Luis Obispo,

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1246

(06/09/2026)

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The following person is doing business as OSUNA CONSTRUCTION, 2112 9th St., Los Osos, CA 93402. San Luis Obispo County. Noah M Garcia (PO Box 6021, Los Osos, CA 93412). This business is conducted by An Individual / Noah M Garcia. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06-09-2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, A. Schultz, Deputy. Exp. 0609-2031. June 11, 18, 25, & July 2, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2026-1252

(11/20/1996)

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The following person is doing business as PENMAN SPRINGS VINEYARD, PENMAN SPRINGS CELLARS, PENMAN SPRINGS WINERY, 1985 Penman Springs Rd., Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Beth McCasland (1985 Penman Springs Rd., Paso Robles, CA 93446). This business is conducted by An Individual / Beth McCasland. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06-09-2026. hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, M. Maltby, Deputy. Exp. 06-09-2031. June 11, 18, 25, & July 2, 2026

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 26CV-0198

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Nancy Rozario filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Nancy Jean Rozario to PROPOSED NAME: Nancy Nagano Rozario

THE COURT ORDERS: that all per-

sons 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: July 16, 2026, Time: 9:00 am, Dept. 2, in person or via zoom at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, 1050 Monterey St. 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: May 21, 2026 /s/: Craig B. Van Rooyen, Judge of the Superior Court May 28, June 4, 11, & 18, 2026

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 26CV-0256

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Mackenzie Ann Kitson filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Mackenzie Ann Kitson to PROPOSED NAME: Mackenzie Ann Kashima THE COURT ORDERS: that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING:

Date: August 6, 2026, Time: 9:00 am, Dept. 2, in person or via zoom at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, 1050 Monterey St., Room 220, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. A copy of this Order to Show Cause must be published at least once each week for four successive weeks before the date set for hearing on the petition in a newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: New Times

Date: June 4, 2026 /s/: Craig B. Van Rooyen, Judge of the Superior Court June 11, 18, 25, & July 2, 2026

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER:

26CV-0297

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Ryan Patrick Doherty filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Ryan Patrick Doherty to PROPOSED NAME: Ryan Patrick Anastasia 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: July 1, 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. 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: May 12, 2026 /s/: Tana L. Coates, Judge of the Superior Court May 21, 28, June 4, & 11, 2026.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 26CV-0330

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Eryka Coleen Santoyo filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Eryka Coleen Santoyo to PROPOSED NAME: Eryka Coleen Breamer 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: July 22, 2026, Time: 9:00 am, Dept. 4, in person or via zoom at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, 1035 Palm Street, Room 385, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. A copy of this Order to Show Cause must be published at least once each week for four successive weeks before the date set for hearing on the petition in a newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: New Times Date: June 2, 2026 /s/: Tana L. Coates, Judge of the Superior Court June 11, 18, 25, & July 2, 2026

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 26CVP0176

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Bradee Candace Walters filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Bradee Candace Walters to PROPOSED NAME: Bradee Candace Breckenridge 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: July 1, 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: April 30, 2026

/s/: Michael C. Kelley, Judge of the Superior Court May 21, 28, June 4, & 11, 2026.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

CASE NUMBER: 26CVP0184

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Travis Miller Rawles filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Travis Miller Rawles to PROPOSED NAME: Travis Miller Keema 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: July 8, 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: May 15, 2026

/s/: Michael C. Kelley, Judge of the Superior Court May 28, June 4, 11, & 18, 2026

Public Notice Notice of Intent to demolish a single-family residence at 1178 San Carlos Drive, San Luis Obispo. If you claim an interest in moving this building or wish to salvage any portion thereof, you must file a claim at (805) 543-0606.

May 21, June 11, & July 2, 2026

Public Notice of Lien Sale Business & Professional Code 21700

Notice is hereby given that a Public Lien Auction will be held at STORAGE 101 Mini Storage 1420 RAMADA DRIVE

PASO ROBLES CA 93446 on Saturday June 13, 2026 @ 10a.m.

Contenets stored in the following Units will be sold: C005 JACQUELYN RENEE, 175 SILVIA CADENA, 178 DONALD HOME, 243A ZOLIA LUCY CASALIS, 610 DAVID FARELAS, 641 JOSE AVALOS, 177 ALBERT FREDERICK BEACH111, 200 RAU; ALBERTO, 426 NATHAN JOHNSON, 430 SANDRA KOWNACKI, 127 GUY HERNANDEZ, 281A

JESSICA RAE JOHNSON, 325B

MARCO MONTERROSA, 301 JOHN REGINALD TRAVIS, 608 JAIME HARRIS, 402 EDGAR VALENCIA, 235 JONATHAN LAVORGNA

Auction Conducted by Hitchin’ Post Auctioneers

June 4 & 11, 2026

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

NEW FILE NO. 2026-1204

OLD FILE NO. 2025-0530

ILLUMYR, 8843 Arcade Rd., Atascadero, CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in San Luis Obispo County on 03/05/2025. The following person(s) has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: Adaptive Innovations Inc. (8843 Arcade Rd., Atascadero, CA 93422). This business was conducted by A Corporation /s/ Adaptive Innovations Inc., Graysen Rowland, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 06/03/2026. 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. June 11, 18, 25, & July 2, 2026

JUNE 2, 2026

COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING BRIEF SUPERVISOR ORTIZ-LEGG ABSENT

ITEM 1-23: Consent Agenda & Resolution (Res) Nos. 2026-109, 2026-117 thru 2026-124 - APPROVED AS AMENDED.

ITEM 24: Public Comment Period – None - NO ACTION TAKEN.

ITEM 25: Presentation re: KPMG’s Operational Performance Review of the Dept. of Social Services – REC’D & FILED.

ITEM 26: Status update re: the Department-managed trusts & special accounts – REC’D & FILED W/ DIRECTION PROVIDED TO STAFF.

ITEM 27: Closed Session - cancelled. NO ACTION TAKEN.

ITEM 28: Report on the Statewide County Medical Services Program(CMSP) & Letter of Interest – APPROVED.

ITEM 29: Report re: emerging substances of concern, including potential regulation of nitrous oxide, review of pending state legislation & consideration of additional substances of concern – APPROVED.

ITEM 30: Cont’d appeal from 5/5/26, Res. 2026-125, denying the appeal of S. Raven & uphold the Planning Commission’s decision to approve the Phased Tentative Tract Map & Conditional Use Permit (N-SUB2022-00047) to subdivide a 43.26 gross acre parcel into a Cluster Subdivision/Planned Unit Development consisting of 181 residential parcels of varying sizes, configurations, housing types, approx. 3.8 acres of commercial development, 3 utility parcels & approx. 12 acres of park & open space for a total of 190 parcels along w/ various onsite & offsite improvements, located 3000 Indian Valley Rd, San Miguel & addendum to the previously prepared Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse # [SCH] 2013081038) (ED11-097) – ADOPTED AS AMENDED.

ITEM 31: Board Member Comments and Reports: Supervisor Moreno: reported that the County (Planning & Building) has agreed to take the CEQA lead when needed for Fire Safe Council projects. 4-0 Motion: staff was directed to return to the Board w/ a 1 time allocation of no more than $4,900 to be set aside for upcoming pool operations at the Creston community pool.

Adjournment

For meeting details, view meeting videos at: https://www. slocounty.ca.gov/Departments/Administrative-Office/Clerk-ofthe-Board/Clerk-of-the-Board-Services/Board-of-SupervisorsMeetings-and-Agendas.aspx

Matthew P. Pontes, Chief Executive Officer & Ex-Officio Clerk of the Board of Supervisors

By: Annette Ramirez, Deputy Clerk of the Board of Supervisors June 11, 2026

RESOLUTION NO. 23-26

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MORRO BAY, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT AND DECLARING THE CITY’S INTENTION TO LEVY THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENT FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF THE NORTH POINT NATURAL AREA LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT PURSUANT TO THE “LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972” (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS SECTIONS 22500 ET SEQ.) FOR THE 2026/27 FISCAL YEAR

THE CITY COUNCIL City of Morro Bay, California

WHEREAS, all property owners of the original North Point subdivision requested the City of Morro Bay form a maintenance assessment district to fund the maintenance of the North Point Natural Area; and WHEREAS, the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, commencing with Streets and Highways Code section 22500 (the “Act”) enables the City to form assessment districts for the purpose of maintaining public improvements; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 22623 of the Act, the City Engineer has filed in the Office of the City Clerk, and submitted for review to the City Council, a report entitled “Engineers Report North Point Natural Area Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Assessment,” dated May 13, 2025, prepared in accordance with Article 4 of the Act, commencing with Section 22565 (the “Engineer’s Report”); and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 22608.2 of the Act, the subdivider was required by City ordinance to install improvements for which an assessment district was required to assure continued and uninterrupted maintenance of the North Point Natural Area; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the intent of Article XIII, Section 4, of the California Constitution, the property owners have elected to form the North Point Natural Area Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Morro Bay, Section 1. The City Council approves the Engineer’s Report.

Section 2. It is the intent of the Council to order the annual levy and collection of assessments for the North Point Natural Area Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District generally located as shown in Exhibit “A” attached hereto at a public hearing to be held at the Regular City Council meeting on June 23, 2026 at or about 5:30 p.m., at the Morro Bay Veterans Hall.

Section 3. The improvements to be maintained at the North Point Natural Area are specified in the Engineer’s Report dated May 7, 2026 which is hereby approved.

Section 4. The assessment upon assessable lots within the district is proposed to total $5,645 or $564.50 per assessable parcel for fiscal year 2026/27.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Morro Bay at a regular meeting thereof held this 12th of May 2026 by the following vote:

AYES: Wixom, Eckles, Edwards, Landrum, Luffee

NOES: None

ABSENT: None

ABSTAIN: None

RECUSE: None

/s/ Carla Wixom

Mayor, City of Morro Bay

ATTEST:

/s/ Dana Swanson

City Clerk, City of Morro Bay

Dated: June 9, 2026

Publish One Time – June 11, 2026

STATE OF CALIFORNIA NOTICE TO BIDDERS

SEALED BIDS will be received electronically by the City of Pismo Beach via the City’s e-Procurement Portal PlanetBids, until 2:00 p.m., on Thursday, July 9, 2026 for performing work as follows: CLIFF AVE/OCEAN BLVD STORM DRAIN REPAIR AND BLUFF FACE STABILIZATION PROJECT

Prior to award of contract, Contractors shall be licensed in accordance with the Laws of the State of California. Accordingly, the successful Bidder shall possess a Class A, General Engineering, Contractor’s license at the time this contract is awarded. Individual Subcontractors working under the Prime Contractor shall possess the appropriate license for the type of work being performed.

All questions must be submitted in writing through the PlanetBids Procurement Question/Answer Tab via the City’s e-Procurement portal, on or before the Question & Answer Submission Date and Time. All questions submitted and answers provided shall be electronically distributed to all proposers who have selected to “follow” this RFP on the City’s e-Procurement Portal. Bids must be submitted online using the City’s electronic bidding platform which can be accessed at www.pismobeach.org/bids ERICA INDERLIED, CITY CLERK June 4 & 11, 2026

CITY OF PISMO BEACH STATE OF CALIFORNIA NOTICE TO BIDDERS

SEALED BIDS will be received electronically by the City of Pismo Beach via the City’s e-Procurement Portal PlanetBids, until 2:00 p.m., on Thursday, July 9, 2026 for performing work as follows: 2026 ROADWAY MAINTENANCE AND SLURRY SEAL PROJECT Before submitting bids, Contractors shall be licensed in accordance with the Laws of the State of California. Accordingly, the successful Bidder shall possess a Class A, General Engineering, Contractor’s License at the time this contract is awarded.

All questions must be submitted in writing through the PlanetBids Procurement Question/Answer Tab via the City’s e-Procurement portal, on or before the Question & Answer Submission Date and Time. All questions submitted and answers provided shall be electronically distributed to all proposers who have selected to “follow” this Bid on the City’s e-Procurement Portal. Bids must be submitted online using the City’s electronic bidding platform which can be accessed at www.pismobeach.org/bids.

ERICA INDERLIED CITY CLERK June 11 & 18, 2026

CITY OF PISMO BEACH STATE OF CALIFORNIA NOTICE TO PROPOSERS

PROPOSALS will be received electronically by the City of Pismo Beach via the City’s e-Procurement Portal PlanetBids, until 2:00 p.m., on Thursday, July 9, 2026 for performing work as follows: CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, INSPECTION AND ADMINISTRATION SERVICES FOR THE 2026 ROADWAY MAINTENANCE AND SLURRY SEAL PROJECT

The City of Pismo Beach is interested in acquiring the services of a qualified firm to provide Construction Management, Inspection and Administration Services for the 2026 Roadway Maintenance & Slurry Seal Project.

The project scope includes crack filling, localized digouts, slurry seal, restriping, and a minor amount of overlay and ADA curb ramp improvements. All questions must be submitted in writing through the PlanetBids Procurement Question/Answer Tab via the City’s e-Procurement portal, on or before the Question & Answer Submission Date and Time. All questions submitted and answers provided shall be electronically distributed to all proposers who have selected to “follow” this Bid on the City’s e-Procurement Portal.

Bids must be submitted online using the City’s electronic bidding platform which can be accessed at www.pismobeach.org/bids. ERICA INDERLIED CITY CLERK June 11 & 18, 2026

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the City of San Luis Obispo will receive bids by mail for the “Silt

Bids received after said time will not be considered. Bids shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked with the project title, contractor name, address, and specification number. The Contractor must possess a valid Class A or C-12 Contractor’s License at the time of the bid opening. Every bid must be accompanied by a certified check/cashier’s check or bidder’s bond for 10% of the bid amount, payable to the City of San Luis Obispo.

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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED TO THE ARROYO GRANDE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1, WITHIN TRACT 1769, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027

WHEREAS, on May 12, 1992, the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande adopted Resolution No. 2932 ordering the formation of Arroyo Grande Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District No. 1 (“District”), within Tract 1769, under Part 2 of Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code sections 22500-22679 (Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972), which allows local governmental agencies to form assessment districts for the purpose of financing the costs and expenses of landscaping and lighting public areas; and

WHEREAS improvements in the District include but are not limited to: landscaping and ornamental vegetation in the public rights of way; and

WHEREAS, the City Council, at its meeting of May 12, 2026, received a report from the Public Works Director advising the City Council that no new improvements or substantial changes in existing improvements are proposed for District; and

WHEREAS the City Council desires to levy and collect the annual assessments against lots and parcels of land within the District to pay the costs and expenses related to the aforementioned improvements described in this Resolution.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande, as follows:

1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein.

2. That the Engineer’s Report entitled City of Arroyo Grande Parkview, Landscape District #1 Tract 1769 Fiscal Year 2026-27, (“Engineer’s Report”) has been prepared and filed with the City Clerk and is hereby approved by the City Council. All interested parties are referred to the Engineer’s Report for a full and detailed description of the improvements, the boundaries of the District, and the proposed assessments upon assessable lots and parcels of land within the District.

3. That the City Council hereby declares that it is its intention to seek the annual levy of assessments for the District pursuant to Streets and Highways Code section 22624, over and including the land within the District boundary, and to levy and collect assessments on all such land to pay the costs of the maintenance and servicing of the landscaping improvements and all appurtenant facilities and operations related thereto for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 within the boundaries of the District described herein and in more detail within the Engineer’s Report.

4. The improvements to be maintained are specified in the Engineer’s Report, no substantial changes are proposed to be made to the existing improvements and the assessment is not proposed to increase from the prior year.

5. That the City Council hereby declares its intention to conduct a public hearing concerning the District and the levy of proposed assessments for the improvements related thereto in accordance with the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972.

6. That notice is hereby given that a public hearing on these matters will be held by the City Council on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as feasible at the City Council Chambers, 215 E. Branch Street, Arroyo Grande, California, 93420 or via teleconference as follows: Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86752345420; or by Telephone: 1-669-900-6833; 1-346-248-7799.

7. That the City Clerk shall cause notice to be given of the time and place of the public hearing by causing the publishing of this Resolution once in the local paper not less than ten (10) days before the date of the hearing and by posting a copy of this Resolution on the official bulletin board customarily used by the City Council for the posting of notices.

8. That the action is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under the Class 2 exemption, which applies to the replacement or reconstruction of existing structures and facilities where the new structure will be located on the same site as the structure replaced and will have substantially the same purpose and capacity as the structure replaced. (State CEQA Guidelines,§ 15302.)

On motion of Council Member Guthrie, seconded by Council Member Secrest, and by the following roll call vote, to wit:

AYES: Council Members Guthrie, Secrest, Loe, and Maraviglia

NOES: None

ABSENT: Mayor Ray Russom

the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 26th day of May, 2026.

/s/ CAREN RAY RUSSOM, MAYOR

ATTEST:

/s/ JESSICA MATSON, CITY CLERK

June 11, 2026

RESOLUTION NO. 2026-033

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED TO THE GRACE LANE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27

WHEREAS, on November 28, 2006, the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande adopted Resolution No. 3976 ordering the formation of the Grace Lane Assessment District (“District”) under Part 2 of Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code sections 22500-22679 (Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972), which allows local governmental agencies to form assessment districts for the purpose of financing the costs and expenses of landscaping and lighting public areas; and

WHEREAS, the said improvements in the District include but are not limited to: 1) a pedestrian trail across the open space property (Lot B) including, but not limited to, the existing informal hiking trail currently passing through Lot B, signage, fencing; 2) common areas and facilities, including but not limited to the open space parcels and drainage facilities; 3) open space and maintenance thereof in accordance with fuel modification specifications as described in Mitigation Measure No. 15 in Resolution No. 3732 of the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande; and 4) a private drive and associated improvement for Lots 16 through 19; and

WHEREAS, the City Council, at its meeting of May 12, 2026, received a report from the Public Works Director advising the City Council that no new improvements or substantial changes in existing improvements are proposed for the District; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to levy and collect the annual assessments against lots and parcels of land within the District to pay the costs and expenses related to the aforementioned improvements described in this Resolution.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande, as follows:

1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein.

2. That the Engineer’s Report entitled City of Arroyo Grande Grace Lane Assessment District Fiscal Year 202627, (“Engineer’s Report”) has been prepared and filed with the City Clerk and is hereby approved by the City Council. All interested parties are referred to the Engineer’s Report for a full and detailed description of the improvements, the boundaries of the District, and the proposed assessments upon assessable lots and parcels of land within the District.

3. That the City Council hereby declares that it is its intention to seek the annual levy of assessments for the District pursuant to Streets and Highways Code section 22624, over and including the land within the District boundary, and to levy and collect assessments on all such land to pay the costs of the maintenance and servicing of the landscaping improvements and all appurtenant facilities and operations related thereto for Fiscal Year 2026-27 within the boundaries of the District described herein and in more detail within the Engineer’s Report.

4. That the improvements to be maintained are specified in the Engineer’s Report, no substantial changes are proposed to be made to the existing improvements and the assessment is not proposed to increase from the prior year.

5. That the City Council hereby declares its intention to conduct a public hearing concerning the District and the levy of proposed assessments for the improvements related thereto in accordance with the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972.

6. That notice is hereby given that a public hearing on these matters will be held by the City Council on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as feasible at the City Council Chambers, 215 E. Branch Street, Arroyo Grande, California, 93420 or via teleconference as follows: Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86752345420; or by Telephone: 1-669-900-6833; 1-346-248-7799.

7. That the City Clerk shall cause notice to be given of the time and place of the public hearing by causing the publishing of this Resolution once in the local paper not less than ten (10) days before the date of the hearing and by posting a copy of this Resolution on the official bulletin board customarily used by the City Council for the posting of notices.

8. That the action is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under the Class 2 exemption, which applies to the replacement or reconstruction of existing structures and facilities where the new structure will be located on the same site as the structure replaced and will have substantially the same purpose and capacity as the structure replaced. (State CEQA Guidelines, § 15302.)

On motion of Council Member Guthrie, seconded by Council Member Secrest, and by the following roll call vote, to wit:

AYES: Council Members Guthrie, Secrest, Loe, and Maraviglia NOES: None

ABSENT: Mayor Ray Russom

the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 26th day of May, 2026.

/s/ CAREN RAY RUSSOM, MAYOR

ATTEST:

/s/ JESSICA MATSON, CITY CLERK June 11, 2026

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED TO THE PARKSIDE VILLAGE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027

WHEREAS, on November 8, 2005, the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande adopted Resolution No. 3888 ordering the formation of the Parkside Village Assessment District (“District”) under Part 2 of Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code sections 22500- 22679 (Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972), which allows local governmental agencies to form assessment districts for the purpose of financing the costs and expenses of landscaping and lighting public areas; and

WHEREAS, the said improvements in the District include but are not limited to : Landscaping bordering Farroll Road, Bakeman Road Entrances, behind and along Bakeman Lots 10, 11, 12 and 13 of Phase 1, mini park pedestrian pathway easement and drainage basin; fencing, gates and walls bordering Farroll Road, Bakeman Road Entrances, behind and along Bakeman Lots 10, 11, 12 and 13, park and drainage basin; the pathway easement, lighting and all improvements between lots 1, 2, and 3 between Dixson Street and the mini park, the mini park and all improvements to include walkways, play area, benches and basketball court on Lot 24; the drainage retention basin and all improvement including the water separator on Lot 25 and French drain)s) along the East boundary of Tract 2310-2; and

WHEREAS, the City Council, at its meeting of May 12, 2026, received a report from the Public Works Director advising the City Council that no new improvements or substantial changes in existing improvements are proposed for the District; and WHEREAS the City Council desires to levy and collect the annual assessments against lots and parcels of land within the District to pay the costs and expenses related to the aforementioned improvements described in this Resolution. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande, as follows:

1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein.

2. That the Engineer’s Report entitled City of Arroyo Grande Parkside Village Assessment District Fiscal Year 2026-27, (“Engineer’s Report”) has been prepared and filed with the City Clerk and is hereby approved by the City Council. All interested parties are referred to the Engineer’s Report for a full and detailed description of the improvements, the boundaries of the District, and the proposed assessments upon assessable lots and parcels of land within the District.

3. That the City Council hereby declares that it is its intention to seek the annual levy of assessments for the District pursuant to Streets and Highways Code, Section 22624, over and including the land within the District boundary, and to levy and collect assessments on all such land to pay the costs of the maintenance and servicing of the landscaping improvements and all appurtenant facilities and operations related thereto for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 within the boundaries of the District described herein and in more detail within the Engineer’s Report.

4. That the improvements to be maintained are specified in the Engineer’s Report, no substantial changes are proposed to be made to the existing improvements and the assessment is not proposed to increase from the prior year.

5. That the City Council hereby declares its intention to conduct a public hearing concerning the District and the levy of assessments for the improvements related thereto in accordance with the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972.

6. That notice is hereby given that a public hearing on these matters will be held by the City Council on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as feasible at the City Council Chambers, 215 E. Branch Street, Arroyo Grande, California, 93420 or via teleconference as follows: Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86752345420; or by Telephone: 1-669-900-6833; 1-346-248-7799.

7. That the City Clerk shall cause notice to be given of the time and place of the public hearing by causing the publishing of this Resolution once in the local paper not less than ten (10) days before the date of the hearing and by posting a copy of this Resolution on the official bulletin board customarily used by the City Council for the posting of notices.

8. That the action is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under the Class 2 exemption, which applies to the replacement or reconstruction of existing structures and facilities where the new structure will be located on the same site as the structure replaced and will have substantially the same purpose and capacity as the structure replaced. (State CEQA Guidelines § 15302.)

On motion of Council Member Guthrie, seconded by Council Member Secrest, and by the following roll call vote, to wit:

AYES: Council Members Guthrie, Secrest, Loe, and Maraviglia

NOES: None

ABSENT: Mayor Ray Russom

the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 26th day of May, 2026.

/s/ CAREN RAY RUSSOM, MAYOR

ATTEST:

/s/ JESSICA MATSON, CITY CLERK June 11, 2026

California Air Resources Board (“CARB”) implemented amendments to the In-Use Off-Road

Fleets Regulations (“Regulation”) which went into effect on January 1, 2024, and apply broadly to all self-propelled off road diesel vehicles 25 horsepower or greater and other forms of equipment used in California. A copy of the Regulation is available at https://ww2.arb. ca.gov/sites/default/files/barcu/regact/2022/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 duration of the Project. Bidders must provide, with their Bid, copies of Bidder’s and all listed subcontractors’ most recent, valid Certificate of Reported Compliance (“CRC”) issued by CARB. Failure to provide valid CRCs as required herein may render the Bid non-responsive. Copies of the Bid Documents are now on file and available for public inspection at Public Works Department at 4305 Second Wind Way, El Paso de Robles, California. Interested bidders must obtain copies of the documents electronically. The Contract Documents will be available electronically, at no cost, at DemandStar Paso Robles, CA.  Use the link DemandStar Paso Robles, CA to navigate to the website for out to bid projects. To download the Bid Documents, the user must register as a user on the site. It is the responsibility of each prospective bidder to download and print all Bid Documents for review and to verify the completeness of Bid Documents before submitting a bid. Any Addenda will be posted at DemandStar Paso Robles, CA.  It is the responsibility of each prospective bidder to check DemandStar Paso Robles,

downloading or printing of the Bid Documents. Information on DemandStar Paso Robles, CA may change without notice to prospective bidders. The Contract Documents shall supersede any information posted or transmitted by any other vendor besides the City.

Bidding procedures are prescribed in the Contract Documents. Each bidder must submit bid security

The City of San Luis Obispo’s Zoning Hearing Officer will hold a public hearing at 2:30 p.m. or later on Monday, June 22, 2026 in Conference Room 1, at 919 Palm Street, to consider the following:

1. 1010 Higuera St. USE-0828-2025; Request for a Minor Use Permit to operate a wine tasting room (Bars and Taverns use) with no food service in the Downtown Commercial Zone. Hours of operation are requested from 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM, daily. No alterations to the existing building are proposed. This project is categorically exempt from environmental review (CEQA); C-D-H Zone; Couch Family Wines, applicant. (Eva Wynn)

2. 3120 Duncan Rd. USE-0250-2026; Request for a Minor Use

Permit to operate a specialty market (convenience store). This project is categorically exempt from environmental review (CEQA); M Zone; Pine Holler, LLC, DBA - The Wulf Provisions, applicant. (Mallory Patino)

3. 285 South St. Suite I-J. USE-0139-2026; Request for a Minor Use

Permit to operate a Day Care Center for adults with developmental disabilities that includes structured services and skill-building activities. This project is categorically exempt from environmental review (CEQA); C-S-PD Zone; Maria A. Zambrano, applicant. (Mallory Patino)

PLEASE NOTE: Any court challenge to the actions taken on these public hearing items may be limited to considering only those issues raised at the public hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence delivered to the City of San Luis Obispo at, or prior to, the public hearing. June 11, 2026

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible, the Pismo Beach Planning Commission will hold a public hearing in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 760 Mattie Road, Pismo Beach, for the following purpose:

PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA:

A. Address: 290 Cliff Avenue

Applicant: Frances and Christina Glaser

Project No.: P26-000025

Description: Coastal Development Permit and Architectural Review Permit for second floor living space and deck addtions, first floor addition, covered porch addtions, and garage and workshop addtions to an existing one-story single-family residence, and Categorical Exemption No. 2026-011. The project is located within the Coastal Zone and is appealable to the Coastal Commission. APN 010-345-009.

Environmental Review

In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), it has been determined that the project is categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15301(e) of the CEQA Guidelines regarding minor additions to an existing structure.

Details about ways to participate in this hearing will be provided on the agenda posted for the meeting online at pismobeach.org/agenda, and on the bulletin board at City Hall. The agenda will be posted in the afternoon of June 18, 2026.

You have a right to comment on these projects and their effect on our community. Interested persons are invited to participate in the hearing or otherwise express their views and opinions regarding the proposed projects. Emailed comments may be submitted to planningcommission@pismobeach.org; staff cannot guarantee that emailed comments submitted after the start of the meeting will be given full consideration before action is taken. Written comments may be delivered or mailed to the Community Development Department / Planning Division Office at 760 Mattie Road, Pismo Beach, CA 93449, prior to the meeting, or handdelivered during the meeting no later than the comment period for this item. Oral comment may be provided prior to the meeting by calling 805-773-7005 and leaving a voice message. Please state and spell your name, and identify your item of interest. Oral comment may also be made by attending the meeting in person in the Council Chamber at City Hall. Please refer to the agenda for this meeting for specific instructions for participation Staff reports, plans and other information related to these projects are available for public review from the Planning Division Office, by emailing Commission Clerk Brianna Whisenhunt at bwhisenhunt@pismobeach.org. The meeting agenda and staff report will be available no later than the Friday before the meeting and may be obtained upon request by mail or by visiting www. pismobeach.org/agenda. The Planning Commission meeting will be televised live on Charter Spectrum Cable Channel 20 and streamed on the City’s website.

PLEASE NOTE:

If you challenge the action taken on this item in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Pismo Beach at, or prior to, the public hearing. For further information, please contact Commission Clerk Brianna Whisenhunt at bwhisenhunt@pismobeach.org or 805-773-4658.

Brianna Whisenhunt Commission Clerk

June 11, 2026

CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE

SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 2026-004

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE AMENDING CHAPTER 13.16 OF TITLE 13 OF THE ARROYO GRANDE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING CROSS-CONNECTIONS

This Ordinance Summary is published in accordance with the provisions of Government Code Section 36933. On May 26, 2026, the City Council by a 4-0 vote, adopted an Ordinance amending Chapter 13.16 of the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code (AGMC) related to cross-connection control.

Ordinance No. 2026-004 was adopted by the following roll call vote:

AYES: Council Members Guthrie, Secrest, Loe, and Mayor Pro Tem Maraviglia

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, June 11, 2026

Post: City Hall, 300 E. Branch Street, Arroyo Grande

RESOLUTION

NO. 22-26

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MORRO BAY, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE CITY’S INTENTION TO LEVY THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENT FOR CLOISTERS LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT PURSUANT TO THE “LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972” (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS SECTIONS 22500 ET.SEQ.) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/27

T H E C I T Y C O

City of Morro Bay, California

WHEREAS, all property owners of the original Cloisters subdivision requested the City of Morro Bay form a maintenance assessment district to fund the maintenance of the Cloisters Park and Open Space; and

WHEREAS, the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (Streets and Highways Code sections 22500 et. seq.) (the “Act”) enables the City to form assessment districts for the purpose of maintaining public improvements; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 22623 of the Act, the City Engineer has filed in the Office of the City Clerk, and submitted for review to the City Council, a report entitled “CLOISTERS LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 2026/27 ENGINEER’S ANNUAL LEVY REPORT,” dated May 7, 2026, prepared in accordance with Article 4 of the Act, commencing with Section 22565; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 22608.2 of the Act, the subdivider was required by City Ordinance to install improvements for which an assessment district was required to assure continued and uninterrupted maintenance of the Cloisters Park and Open Space; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the intent of Article XIII, Section 4, of the California Constitution, the property owners have elected to form the Cloisters Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Morro Bay,

Section 1. The City Council approves the Engineer’s Report.

Section 2. It is the intent of the Council to order the annual levy and collection of assessments for the Cloisters Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District at a public hearing to be held at the Regular City Council Meeting on June 23, 2026, at or about 5:30 p.m., at the Veterans Hall in Morro Bay.

Section 3. The improvements to be maintained at the Cloisters Park and Open Space are specified in the Engineer’s Report dated May 7, 2025, which is hereby approved.

Section 4. The assessment upon assessable lots within the district is proposed to total $155,150 or $1,241.20 per assessable parcel for Fiscal Year 2026/27.

Section 5. Staff is directed to continue the Major Maintenance/Capital Improvement Program that will address items requiring significant expenditures in future budget cycles with available capital fund balance until it is exhausted. Any projects identified with input from the community shall utilize surplus fund balance and shall be approved through the budget or budget amendment process by the City Council prior to implementation.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Morro Bay at a regular meeting held on this 12th day of May, 2026, by the following roll call vote:

AYES: Wixom, Eckles, Edwards, Landrum, Luffee

NOES: None

ABSENT: None

ABSTAIN: None

RECUSE: None

/s/ Carla Wixom

Mayor, City of Morro Bay

ATTEST:

/s/ Dana Swanson

City Clerk, City of Morro Bay

Dated: June 9, 2026

Publish One Time – June 11, 2026

NOTICE

OF PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Paso Robles Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing to consider the following project:

Project Description: P26-0033/TEX 26-02 (PD18-04, VTTM 3047-Phase 2) – Spring Street Village. A request for a time extension of the entitlements associated with Planned Development 18-04 (amending Phase 2 of PD 13-001) and Vesting Tentative Tract Map 3047 - Phase 2, which authorized the development of a 95-unit, 3-story apartment complex.

Applicant: Ryan Jeffery

Location: 3328 Spring Street (008-042-020)

CEQA Determination: Staff recommends the Planning Commission determine the project is exempt from environmental review as a class 32 categorical exemption for Infill Development pursuant to the State’s Guidelines to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), § 15332.

Hearing Date: The Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on June 23rd, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at the Norris Room, Centennial Park, 600 Nickerson Drive, Paso Robles, CA 93446.

The Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on June 23rd, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at the Norris Room, Centennial Park, 600 Nickerson Drive, Paso Robles, CA 93446.

The public has the option to attend the meeting in person or to participate remotely. To participate remotely, residents can livestream the meeting at www.prcity.com/youtube, and call (805)865-7276 to provide live public comment via telephone. The phone line will open just prior to the start of the meeting.

Written public comments can be submitted via email to planning@ prcity.com or US Mail (submit early) to the City Clerk, 1000 Spring Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446 provided that the comments are received prior to the time of the public hearing. Comments received prior to 12:00 noon on the day of the meeting will be posted as an addendum to the agenda. If submitting written comments, please note the agenda item by number or name. Comments on the proposed application must be received prior to the time of the hearing to be considered by the Planning Commission.

Challenge to the application in court will be limited to issues raised at the public hearings or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing.

Copies of the project staff report will be available for review on the City’s website (www.prcity.com/meetings) on the Friday preceding the hearing. If you have any questions, please contact the Community Development Department at (805) 237-3970.

June 11, 2026

NOTICE OF PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Paso Robles Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing to consider the following project:

Project Description: The Project is a request for a modification to the Hillside Development Standards to allow a retaining wall to exceed the maximum height of 4 feet by more than 2 feet, consistent with Paso Robles Municipal Code Subsection 21.81.050. (MOD26-05, P26-0041)

Applicant: Robert Potter

Location: 128/132 Almond Street (APN 009-531-037 and -038)

CEQA Determination: The project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act as a Class 3 exemption for the construction of small structures pursuant to California CEQA Guidelines Section 15303

Hearing Date: The Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on June 23, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at the Norris Room, Centennial Park, 600 Nickerson Drive, Paso Robles, CA 93446.

The public has the option to attend the meeting in person or to participate remotely. To participate remotely, residents can livestream the meeting at www.prcity.com/youtube, and call (805)865-7276 to provide live public comment via telephone. The phone line will open just prior to the start of the meeting.

Written public comments can be submitted via email to planning@ prcity.com or US Mail (submit early) to the City Clerk, 1000 Spring Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446 provided that the comments are received prior to the time of the public hearing. Comments received prior to 12:00 noon on the day of the meeting will be posted as an addendum to the agenda. If submitting written comments, please note the agenda item by number or name. Comments on the proposed application must be received prior to the time of the hearing to be considered by the Planning Commission.

Challenge to the application in court will be limited to issues raised at the public hearings or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing.

Copies of the project staff report will be available for review on the City’s website (www.prcity.com/meetings) on the Friday preceding the hearing. If you have any questions, please contact the Community Development Department at (805) 237-3970. June 11, 2026

CITY OF PISMO BEACH STATE OF CALIFORNIA

NOTICE TO PROPOSERS

PROPOSALS will be received electronically by the City of Pismo Beach via the City’s e-Procurement Portal PlanetBids, until 2:00 p.m., on Thursday, June 25, 2026 for performing work as follows: PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR STAFF EXTENSION SERVICES FOR THE NORTHERN CITIES MANAGEMENT AREA TECHNICAL GROUP

The Northern Cities Management Area (NCMA) Technical Group (TG) is requesting sealed proposals to provide ongoing staff extension services to lead various technical and managerial activities in support of the NCMA TG for a five (5) year period beginning on August 10, 2026.

The NCMA TG is seeking a highly qualified civil engineering firm specializing in water supply, groundwater management, and resources to provide as-needed staff extension to assist the NCMA TG in managing their water supply portfolios and project management services for the preparation of its Annual Report.  The City of Pismo Beach is the main point of contact for this proposal, however the selection of a consultant will be made by consensus of the NCMA TG.

All questions must be submitted in writing through the PlanetBids Procurement Question/Answer Tab via the City’s e-Procurement portal, on or before the Question & Answer Submission Date and Time. All questions submitted and answers provided shall be electronically distributed to all proposers who have selected to “follow” this RFP on the City’s e-Procurement Portal.

Proposals must be submitted online using the City’s electronic bidding platform which can be accessed at www.pismobeach.org/bids.

ERICA INDERLIED

CITY CLERK

June 4 & 11, 2026

CITY OF PISMO BEACH STATE OF CALIFORNIA

NOTICE TO PROPOSERS

PROPOSALS will be received electronically by the City of Pismo Beach via the City’s e-Procurement Portal PlanetBids, until 2:00 p.m., on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 for performing work as follows:

ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE 320 MAIN STREET PARKING LOT PROJECT

The City of Pismo Beach is interested in acquiring the services of a qualified firm to provide design services for the 320 Main Street Parking Lot Project.

The project scope includes design services for demolition of the existing buildings at 320 and 330 Main Street, and design of a new parking lot. New parking lot design will include demolition of existing buildings and other structures located at 320 and 330 Main Street, minor earthwork and grading, asphalt-concrete pavement, concrete and ADA improvements, parking lot striping, payment kiosk, vegetated bioswale and drainage improvements, solar lighting, landscaping and irrigation system, and EV-ready parking spaces. The design will also include a geotechnical investigation and report to characterize subsurface conditions and to support the vegetated bioswale and drainage improvements basis of design. All improvements will be designed to comply with applicable City, County, and NPDES stormwater requirements. The parking lot design will be roughly based on the City Council-approved conceptual plan. Deliverables will consist of construction drawings, specifications, an engineer’s estimate, and bid documents, along with support during the bidding process. All questions must be submitted in writing through the PlanetBids Procurement Question/Answer Tab via the City’s e-Procurement portal, on or before the Question & Answer Submission Date and Time. All questions submitted and answers provided shall be electronically distributed to all proposers who have selected to “follow” this RFP on the City’s e-Procurement Portal.

Proposals must be submitted online using the City’s electronic bidding platform which can be accessed at www.pismobeach.org/bids.

ERICA INDERLIED

CITY CLERK

June 11 & 18, 2026

will be

to the

3691 and 3692.4,

Pursuant to Revenue and Taxation Code

1, 2026, at 12:01 a.m., by operation of

The parcels described below will have been tax-defaulted five or more years. The Tax Collector’s Power to Sell will arise unless the property is either redeemed or an installment plan of redemption initiated, as provided by law, prior to close of business on the last business day of June. The right to an installment plan terminates on the last business day in June, and after that date the entire balance due must be paid in full to prevent sale of the property at public auction.

The right of redemption survives the property becoming subject to the power to sell but terminates at close of business on the last business day prior to the date of the sale by the Tax Collector.

All information concerning redemption or the initiation of an installment plan of redemption will, upon request, be furnished by James W. Hamilton, San Luis Obispo County Tax Collector, 1055 Monterey St., Room D-290, County Government Center, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93408. Telephone inquiries may be directed to (805) 781-5836. Information regarding current and prior year tax amounts can also be found on the Tax Collector’s website at: www.slocountytax.org.

The amount to redeem, including all penalties and fees, as of June 2026, is shown opposite the assessment number and next to the name of the assessee. PARCEL (ASSESSMENT) NUMBERING SYSTEM EXPLANATION

The Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN), when used to describe property in this list, refers to the Assessor’s map book, the map page, the block on the map (if applicable), and to the individual parcel number on the map page or in the block. Assessment numbers beginning with “902” indicate a timeshare property.

The Assessor’s parcel maps and further explanation of the parcel numbering system are available in the Assessor’s Office, 1055 Monterey St., Room D-360, County Government Center, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93408 or online at http://www.slocounty.ca.gov/Departments/Assessor/Services/Assessment-Maps.aspx.

These Properties were Declared to be Tax-Defaulted in the Year 2021 for the Taxes and/or Assessments and Other Charges Levied in the Fiscal Year 2020/21 I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.

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ARIES

/s/ James W. Hamilton, CPA San Luis Obispo County Tax Collector

Executed at San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo County on May 28, 2026

Published in New Times on May 28, June 4, and June 11, 2026

NOTICE OF PROPERTY

TAX DELINQUENCY AND IMPENDING DEFAULT

(Revenue and Taxation Code Sections 3351and 3352)

I, James W. Hamilton, San Luis Obispo County Tax Collector, State of California, certify as follows: That at 12:01 a.m. on July 1, 2026, by operation of law, any real property (unless previously tax-defaulted and not redeemed) that have any delinquent taxes, assessments, or other charges levied for the Fiscal Year 20252026, and/or any delinquent supplemental taxes levied prior to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026, shall be declared tax-defaulted.

Unless the property is completely redeemed through payment of all unpaid amounts, together with penalties and fees prescribed by law or an installment plan is initiated and maintained; the property will become subject to the Tax Collector’s Power to Sell after five years of tax-default and may be subsequently sold at a tax sale in satisfaction of the tax lien.

A detailed list of all of these properties remaining tax–defaulted at the close of business on July 1, 2029, and not redeemed prior to being submitted for publication, for which mailed notice of defaulted taxes was returned undeliverable, shall be published on or before September 8, 2029. On that date, all such property not redeemed will have been in a tax-defaulted status for over three years.

Information concerning redemption or the initiation of an installment plan of redemption of tax-defaulted property will, upon request, be furnished by James W. Hamilton, San Luis Obispo County Tax Collector, 1055 Monterey St., Room D-290, County Government Center, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93408. Inquiries by phone may be directed to (805) 781-5831. Information regarding current and prior year tax amounts can be found on the Tax Collector’s website at: www. slocountytax.org.

I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.

/s/ James W. Hamilton, CPA San Luis Obispo County Tax Collector

Executed at San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo County on May 28, 2026

Published in New Times on May 28, June 4, and June 11, 2026

(March 21-April 19): Many of you have a fraught relationship with discipline. You recognize you need it if you want a life rich with epic adventures. Yet you sometimes resist planning ahead or organizing your resources, fearing it might dampen your immediate pleasures. The problem is that when you skip the planning and organizing, the short-term fun you default to may turn out to be unsatisfying. That’s the challenging news. The encouraging news is that you’re now in a cycle when you can transform how you relate to discipline. I bet you can render some of those old patterns obsolete.

TAURUS

(April 20-May 20): Gemologists evaluate opals less for flawless uniformity than for their mesmerizing play of color. They study how light interacts with a stone’s microscopic internal structure to produce vivid, shifting hues. The most prized opals aren’t necessarily the most perfect in shape, but the ones whose internal pattern and rainbow-like displays are most vibrant, varied, and alive. This is a marvelous metaphor for you in the coming weeks. I hope you don’t obsess on consistency or smooth away your complications. Let the world see your play of color.

GEMINI

(May 21-June 20): “Dear Oracle: Why do we always have to start at the beginning? I’d much prefer just jumping into the middle of things. Right now, I would love to bypass all the tedious baby steps I’m being forced to take as I try to get some momentum going. Please slip me a few clues about how to fast-forward directly to the fun stuff. —Bored with the Groundwork.” Dear Bored: Your timing is perfect. The planetary omens say you are now authorized to vault over the preludes and prologues and dive right into the heart of the action.

CANCER

(June 21-July 22): Restoration ecologists work to revive damaged prairies. They’ve discovered that seeds of many native plants can lie dormant in the soil for years, waiting for the right conditions to germinate. If they remove invasive species and restore the land’s natural cycle of controlled fire, wildflowers long absent from the landscape spring back to life. With this metaphor in mind, Cancerian, consider what dormant possibilities may lie buried in your own psyche. What seeds did you plant long ago and then forget? What dreams or talents are waiting for you to clear away the choking overgrowth and create space for them to emerge? Old potentials may be patient, not dead.

LEO

(July 23-Aug. 22): Better than any other sign, you understand that ego and generosity can be collaborators rather than enemies. Your charismatic radiance is often a public service. When you express your interesting beauty, you give others permission to tap into their own luminosity. The world always craves your unique flavor of audacious joy, and especially now. The rest of us need your intense insistence that flair and flamboyance are forms of resistance against the forces that would diminish life’s splendor.

VIRGO

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Many people struggle with what could be called “imagined ugliness,” a condition clinicians refer to as body dysmorphic disorder. It usually involves fixating on a supposed physical defect, or even on a flaw that exists only in one’s mind. I suspect that almost everyone carries a trace of this tendency, including you and me. The good news, though, is that the current astrological climate is ideal for you to at least partially shatter its spell. You are poised to transform your self-image so vigorously that you begin to regard yourself as a flawless exemplar of quirky, one-of-a-kind beauty.

LIBRA

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22): The Golden Gate Bridge, which is a few miles from my home, is painted continuously. Painters start at one end, work their way across, and by the time they reach

the other side, it’s time to start over. The job is never finished; maintenance is the permanent condition. Some people find this depressing, but I find it oddly liberating. It means the bridge doesn’t have to achieve some final, perfect state. It just has to be tended. Similarly, you don’t have to fix everything once and for all, Libra. The relationships, projects, and internal states you’re concerned about aren’t meant to reach completion. You shouldn’t worry about trying to finish what’s meant to be an ongoing practice. Just keep starting the cycle again.

SCORPIO

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Innovative theater director Viola Spolin was a Scorpio. She taught that the best scenes emerge when the actors avoid trying to control outcomes. Instead, they fully commit to the reality they’re creating together. Spontaneous responses are their gold standard. Let’s make this a keynote for you in the coming weeks. Your assignment is to give yourself heartily to improvisation. The most interesting magic will happen as you relax into the collaborative process, trusting it to guide you toward beauty and meanings none of you could have scripted alone.

SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Musicologists distinguish between “perfect pitch” and “relative pitch.” A person with perfect pitch can sing or identify a specific note without hearing any other music beforehand. Relative pitch is the ability to recognize musical notes in relation to other notes. In the coming weeks, Sagittarius, relative pitch will be a more useful metaphor for you than perfect pitch. Don’t insist on perfect clarity about what’s right and wrong, beautiful and ugly, worthy and unworthy. Instead of obsessing on fixed standards, practice relational discernment. How does this choice feel compared to that one? How does a person behave in this context versus another? For you right now, truth lives in the intervals and connections.

CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19): The best way to eliminate a bad habit is to replace it with a good one. Now is an excellent time to acquire more expertise in this art. Start by choosing a specific habit that drains your energy, time, or self-respect. Then identify what that habit is secretly trying to give you, like comfort, distraction, or a sense of control. Your mission is to find a healthier behavior that offers a similar payoff without the damage. For example, maybe you go online and binge-scroll through bad news because you imagine it soothes your anxiety. Instead of that, read an uplifting book or listen to serene music for a while. Be concrete: When the itchy habit hits, what exactly will you do as an alternative?

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18): In 1905, 26-year-old Albert Einstein worked full-time as a clerk in a Swiss patent office. During his off hours, he wrote four audacious papers that fundamentally changed how physics understood space, time, light, and matter. He accomplished his revolution without the sponsorship of a renowned university or laboratory. His example suggests that we can perhaps re-imagine and re-create the world even if we’re not supported by glamorous circumstances. I suspect this principle applies to you these days. Breakthrough insights and earth-shaking realizations may arrive while you’re doing ordinary tasks. Be alert for the flashes that arise in seemingly routine and modest situations.

PISCES

(Feb. 19-March 20): For linguists, “untranslatable” words are concepts that exist in one language but have no equivalent in others. One example is mono no aware, which in Japanese refers to the tender poignance and appreciation you feel in the presence of fleeting beauty, like cherry blossoms falling. I bring this to your attention, Pisces, because I suspect that you, too, are untranslatable right now. My advice is to forget about trying to get others to grasp what’s going on with you. Here’s a suggestion that might help: Find soulful artists and emotionally intelligent creatives who speak the language of your mystery.

Kyle Amundsen

After attending Art Center College of Design Kyle pursued a career in design and advertising that lead him to work at John Moran Auctioneers for 15 years. It was here he became fascinated with American & California Impressionist art, fine jewelry and diamonds. For the last 15 years Kyle has owned a company in Pasadena brokering estate jewelry, fine art, buying and selling diamonds & cutting diamonds.

Hana Goble Hana attended Gemological Institute of America after graduating from UC Riverside and has been passionate about antique jewelry for over a decade. Her deep interest in the history and craftsmanship of fine jewelry led her to work as a traveling buyer for a prominent estate jeweler, specializing in old-cut diamonds and signed pieces. She especially enjoys researching hallmarks and uncovering the history behind jewelry she encounters.

Michael Merritt

Mike is the owner of this company and host of the event. He has 36 years of experience in buying and selling new and vintage jewelry, wrist watches, pocket watches, currency and silver. Mike personally takes almost every call for the appointments and will be happy to answer all of your questions about the process and about what items are purchased.

Bedwell Alan grew up working in the family jewelry business in London. That store is still located in the prestigious Gray Antique Market today. It was here that Alan learned the trade of fine English and American silver, signed European vintage jewelry and Swiss watches. For the last 18 years Alan has been living in New York City and owns a business curating special pieces for stores all across the country.

Alan