New Times, June 12, 2025

Legal fight

National lawsuits over Trump's executive orders impacting trans students, reproductive health involve Central Coast plaintiffs [8]

BY BULBUL RAJAGOPAL

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Editor’s note

Amid an ongoing localized national discussion over which gender trans athletes should compete as and the locker rooms they should be allowed in, the vice chair of the San Luis Obispo County Moms for Liberty group was included in a lawsuit filed in 2024 against the Biden administration’s attempts to expand Title IX and define “sex” as a person’s self-assessed gender identity. In May, Moms for Liberty supported efforts like those in the Lucia Mar Unified School District to get local schools to change their policies on trans athletes.. Staff Writer Bulbul Rajagopal writes about the lawsuit and the local impact of the Trump administration’s trans policies [8]

Also this week, read about what a loss of federal library dollars could mean for local libraries [9], what the Great American Melodrama provides for its talent [22], and a new wine grape at Opolo and in the U.S. [28]. Camillia

Lanham editor

cover photo by Jayson Mellom cover design by Alex Zuniga

SLO County senior citizens ask to support Healthy Aging at budget hearing

Taking the largest financial hit to help balance San Luis Obispo County’s $38 million budget deficit, the health and human services sector was the only segment that received public comments at the Board of Supervisors’ budget hearing.

“I come before … this group to urge you to continue support for the Healthy Aging program,” county resident Richard Page told supervisors at the June 9 meeting. “Our program has but one intervention: fall prevention and community fitness, which also includes a home inspection program.”

Cuts to the Healthy Aging program—an initiative meant to help senior citizens live independently for as long as possible—are part of a $9.1 million reduction in general fund support for local health services.

It’s the group facing the largest general fund slash in the county services pool contained in the 202526 budget proposal.

“I deeply value our fall prevention and Healthy Aging services,” 4th District Supervisor Jimmy Paulding said at the meeting.

“Unfortunately, the grant funding that supported our Healthy Brain Initiative has expired, and due to broader fiscal constraints, we are reducing some general fund support for certain Healthy Aging programs within the Public Health Department.”

District Supervisor Bruce Gibson expressed worry.

“I’m generally supportive of that this year in that public safety is a top board priority … but I am concerned going forward,” he said.

The board’s other priorities are fiscal stability, meeting legal mandates, and meeting two tiers of debt service requirements that include homelessness, mental health, housing, water resiliency, and emergency preparedness.

Fifth District Supervisor Heather Moreno responded to Gibson by saying that the two sectors depend on different sources for money.

worrisome that the SLO Senior Center submitted 20 letters to the county on behalf of the program, according to a letter written by resident Sherri Barmazel Beller.

“We are not asking for the Healthy Aging program to continue in its entirety, especially under the upcoming budget constraints,” she wrote. “However, we would like to request that at least some of the programs continue. Perhaps a fee for the services can be added to help defray the costs.”

Other county residents even offered to donate money to cover the costs for those senior citizens

The Healthy Brain Initiative prioritized brain health education and access to dementia care, with an action plan that spanned from 2023 to 2025. Paulding added that the county proposed redirecting money to “higher priority” areas like public safety and protection.

That service group comprises the sheriff-coroner, county fire, the grand jury, the District Attorney’s Office, the Office of Emergency Services, court operations, Animal Services, probation, and the Public Defender’s Office.

Together, staff proposed they receive the highest general fund injection of $22.4 million compared to other groups for the upcoming fiscal year. Its budget grew by 12 percent or $26.5 million from the 20242025 fiscal year. While the supervisors unanimously approved the budget for public protection, 2nd

“I just want to remind the public that the sheriff’s department … they’re general fund-dependent, whereas Health and Human Services gets a significant amount of their funding from state and federal government, for which we’re grateful” she said. “Those kinds of funds are not flowing in for public safety. There will always be a significant general fund component to the sheriff because we have so many duties that have to be undertaken.”

Health services spent the most county funds—$363 million of almost $1 billion—in the 2024-2025 fiscal year, while public protection spent the next highest at $254 million.

For SLO County’s senior citizens, the prospect of losing the Healthy Aging program was so

walls with pro-Palestinian tags, just a month after President Jeffrey Armstrong spoke before Congress about the school’s handling of antisemitism

who can’t afford it, Beller added.

Paulding noted that there’s some respite for senior citizens who make use of the program. He pointed to the county’s Master Plan on Aging that aims to equip the Public Health Department and the Department of Social Services to compete for grants.

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the proposed budget for health services with a modification to encourage the departments to pursue grants that assist senior citizens. The supervisors will consider the final budget resolutions, reflecting all the changes they proposed, on June 17. ∆

—Bulbul Rajagopal

Armstrong sent a communication after the vandalism occurred on June 4, explaining that the five activists had “stormed” the university’s

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OTHER AVENUES On 4th District Supervisor Jimmy Paulding’s recommendation, the SLO County Board of Supervisors encouraged the Public Works and Social Services departments to apply for grants that can help senior citizens impacted by the budget cuts to the Healthy Aging program.

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

Entries submitted by 5 p.m., Monday, June 23, 2025 will be considered for this year’s publications which will be out on July 24, 2025.

USACE

Notice Restoration Advisory Board

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS ANNOUNCES

A community assessment for establishing a Restoration Advisory Board for the Camp San Luis Obispo –Formerly Used Defense Site

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is assessing the community’s interest in establishing a Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) for the Camp San Luis Obispo Formerly Used Defense Site (FUDS). This site is being remediated under the Defense Environmental Restoration Program for hazards, such as military munitions, that may remain from previous military activities

The Department of Defense encourages community involvement in the environmental restoration process. A RAB is one of many methods the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers may use to facilitate public participation at FUDS RABs provide a collaborative forum for landowners, community members, government agencies and other interested parties to discuss and identify the most efficient and productive means to restore the environment More information about RABs is available at: https://www.denix.osd.mil/rab/denix-files/sites/22/2016/03/RAB-Rule-Handbook_Final.pdf

Community members may provide comments about interest in establishing a RAB no later than July 7, 2025 Comments or questions may be submitted by contacting: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Los Angeles District Telephone: (213) 452-3921

Email: FUDS.SPL@usace.army.mil

administration building that day and spraypainted graffiti on the walls of the financial aid and student accounts office, as well as its windows, furniture, computers, carpet, and floors.

Students and staff were present at the time of the incident, but no one was harmed, Armstrong’s letter said.

“I want to be very clear that there is no room at Cal Poly for this kind of behavior and activity,” Armstrong said. “We will not stand for illegal attacks against our institution, its employees, and its students. There is simply zero tolerance for it.”

Assistant Vice President for Communications and Media Relations Matt Lazier told New Times via email that the tags included phrases like “Free Palestine,” “Free Gaza,” “Cal Poly Divest,” and “Let Gaza Live.”

Of the five activists, Lazier confirmed that two of them—Theodore Lee, a current Cal Poly student, and Alejandro Bupara, who has no current affiliation with the university— were arrested. The other three suspects remain unidentified.

According to SLO County court records, both Lee and Bupara were previously arrested at a pro-Palestine protest in May 2024. They were charged with misdemeanors for violent and unlawful assembly, but as of June 11 there had been no new charges filed against the two after the June 4 offense.

Lazier said that the Cal Poly Police Department is continuing to investigate the matter, and the university didn’t have any further information to share as of press time.

Cal Poly police didn’t return a request for comment before press time.

This wasn’t the first case of vandalism at Cal Poly amid the Israel-Gaza war.

In October 2024, pro-Palestine graffiti covered areas of the Engineering Plaza, the University Union, and the Grand Avenue campus entrance, although no suspects were identified, according to Lazier.

Instances like vandalism, protests, and a Cal Poly professor’s alleged verbal harassment of Jewish students placed Cal Poly on the nation’s radar after receiving an “F” grade from the Anti-Defamation League for not addressing antisemitic tensions on campus amid the Israel-Gaza war.

Armstrong eventually was called to speak at a congressional hearing on May 7, where he promised to better address antisemitism and hold individuals accountable for their actions. He reiterated those sentiments in his June 4 letter about the recent vandalism.

“Those participating in violence and criminal activity which endangers others will be expelled (if they are students), arrested, and held fully accountable,” he wrote. “Anyone who views this kind of shortsighted, disgusting, and illegal activity as acceptable has no place at Cal Poly and will be rooted out.”

—Libbey Hanson

Grover Beach votes to increase wastewater rates

The average single family in Grover Beach can expect their city wastewater bill to more than double by 2030—increasing from roughly $25 bi-monthly to about $58.

Starting in July, rates will start ticking up at 17.8 percent a year for the next five years to help the city pay for an estimated $11 million in needed upgrades to its aging sewer lines, lift stations, and storm drains. The Grover Beach City Council passed the rate increase unanimously at its June 9 meeting, capping off two years of controversy surrounding the issue.

“I know that a couple of people have made the comment that it’s too steep or we don’t want this,” Councilmember Jules Tuggle said at the meeting. “We’re all in this together. I’m a neighbor, too, and I would love to not pay it. That would be my first choice. … This can’s been kicked down the road for a long time, and now we’re stuck in this place.”

With aging sewer pipelines and a need to plan for growth, she said, the rate increases are specific to Grover Beach’s needs and “the right decision.”

“That just is what it is,” Tuggle said. “I think that it’s time to take care of the next generation, and I recognize that that’s going to have an impact on people.”

She added that she received many emails in support of the change, support that wasn’t necessarily represented during public comment on the issue. Several people who spoke during public comment were members of Grover H2O, a group of residents who actively opposed water and wastewater rate hikes passed in 2023. That sentiment eventually found its way to the 2024 ballot, when 64 percent of voters passed a repeal of the increases.

Grover H20 member Brenda Auer reminded the City Council about what happened last November and the Central Coast Blue water recycling project that preceded those increased water rates.

Central Coast Blue was a big reason Grover H2O rallied against the city, and the city eventually pulled out of the regional recycled water project.

Auer said that while the city needs to fix its sewer system, the people spoke out against water rate increases and won.

“I’m afraid this is a snaky deal that we’ve got going on here. I think that you’re trying to fix the sewer for Central Coast Blue to come back,” she said.

City Manager Matthew Bronson said that “there’s nothing related to what’s in these sewer projects that have to do with Central Coast Blue.”

As part of the rate increase approval process, residents were able to submit protests under Proposition 218—if 50 percent of customers plus one protests the increase, the city can’t make the change. With only 382 protests received of the 2,681-protest threshold, Grover Beach could move forward.

Councilmember Robert Robert said if the city delayed the rate increases once again, it would just cost more in the long run, echoing what 3rd District SLO County Supervisor Dawn Ortiz-Legg said during public comment.

“If we don’t invest in some of this infrastructure now, it will become more expensive later,” Ortiz-Legg said. “Yes, expansion is needed; yes, infrastructure wears out. …. Delays in repairs can lead to catastrophic failures in the long run.”

—Camillia Lanham

SLO County urges rabies prevention

Rabies is not a disease of the past—at least that’s what SLO County Animal Services Manager Dr. Eric Anderson said now that the county’s seen at least three cases this year.

“In the last year or so, we’ve seen a noticeable bump in the number of cases that are diagnosed, and so that significant increase brought to the forefront the idea that it’s probably worth making sure that the public is aware that rabies is still an ongoing issue,” Anderson said. “It’s something that still remains a concern but is entirely preventable.”

According to the California Public Health Department, while the state saw a decrease of rabies cases in animals, having 202 in 2023 then 169 in 2024, SLO County’s numbers increased from one to five.

With three reported so far this year, SLO County warned residents of the endemic of rabies on June 5 and urged them to take preventative measures for themselves and their pets.

Anderson told New Times the county’s notice was also inspired by the death of a Fresno County resident in late November 2024.

“That was an individual who did find a dead bat at their workplace, or about which they thought was dead at their workplace, and went to pick it up and throw it out of the building,” he said. “When they did so, they were bitten, and that individual didn’t wind up going to get the exposure treatment afterwards. They didn’t think too much of it and wound up having a fatal infection.”

Anderson said the primary mistake here was picking up the wild animal, even if they thought it was dead.

“Do not handle or touch the animals, even if you think that they may be deceased, in fact, those animals may still be able to bite and transmit the infection that way,” he said. “It’s best to leave them where they are. … Call us to come pick up and we can test them if necessary.”

While bats are typically the most common species to carry rabies, Anderson said other high-risk wildlife include skunks, racoons, and foxes, which pose the greatest risk to people’s pets.

But the solution is simple to prevent a rabies infection, he said, and that’s by keeping up on pet vaccinations.

“By maintaining their animals’ rabies vaccination, essentially, [they] kind of create a firewall between the endemic rabies infection and wildlife and themselves,” Anderson said. Any pet clinic can usually provide a rabies vaccination, as well as Woods Humane Society, which offers them for $10. If owners are worried their pets may have been exposed, Anderson said to look for behavioral changes like aggression, fatigue, tremors, or the inability to swallow.

Human treatment for rabies has changed over the years, he said, and no longer involves 30 painful injections to the stomach, but instead, a smaller series of five.

“If they may have been exposed, then they really should seek medical treatment promptly, almost as they get bit, and certainly within the first 24 to 48 hours after that exposure,” Anderson said. “And then at that point that’s usually a very, very successful course of action.” ∆

—Libbey Hanson

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Law and disorder

The Central Coast emerges on both sides of lawsuits concerning Trump’s executive orders

he White House invited Atascadero Unified School District board member Rebekah Koznek to an executive order signing ceremony on March 31 because she’s named in a 2024 complaint filed by Moms for Liberty and Young America’s Foundation to stop changes to Title IX ordered by President Joe Biden.

President Donald Trump’s order was aimed at trans student athletes and Biden’s Title IX changes.

“This was specifically for moms and their daughters who play sports to attend,” Koznek said via email. “There were also other organizations there who have been speaking out against this, along with female athletes who have been directly affected by CIF [California Interscholastic Federation] and colleges who have rules in conflict with the current [executive order].”

The Biden administration took steps to expand Title IX—the 1972 law that prohibits sex-based discrimination in education programs that enjoy federal financial assistance—to define “sex” as a person’s selfassessed gender identity.

Since Trump took office on Jan. 20, he’s issued executive orders against trans people like “keeping men out of women’s sports” and “defending women from gender ideology extremism and restoring biological truth to the federal government.”

Koznek received her invitation from the administration in February.

“Today is a historic day as I get to represent parents across the nation witness, in person, President Trump sign an executive order protecting women and girls from boys competing in their sports,” Koznek wrote in a Feb. 5 Facebook caption accompanying an image of her White House invitation card.

“This is a victory for fairness, common sense, and the future of women’s athletics.”

The vice chair of the San Luis Obispo County Moms for Liberty chapter appears in the lawsuit as an example of a Moms for Liberty member whose children are enrolled in schools that receive federal funding and are subject to Title IX regulations.

The complaint alleged that a transgender student using the girl’s locker room in the 2023-24 school year “twerked in the faces” of other girls and made them feel uncomfortable. It also noted that Koznek’s daughter—referred to by the initials E.K.—is on the autism spectrum and has speech and developmental limitations.

“As a result of E.K.’s disabilities, the presence of a biological male sharing a girls’ bathroom or locker room with E.K. would create great confusion for E.K.,” the complaint said. “E.K. is unable to process such a situation and is unable to modify her use of pronouns to conform to the requirement of the Final Rule.”

The “Final Rule” refers to the investigation conducted by the Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights to address complaints of sex discrimination and discrimination based on gender identity.

Koznek told New Times she only received

positive feedback on her visit to Washington, D.C. She didn’t respond to questions on the lawsuit and the alleged locker room incident. Kansas, Alaska, Utah, and Wyoming; Female Athletes United; and a mom on behalf of her minor joined Moms for Liberty in the lawsuit against the Department of Education, former Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona, the Department of Justice, and former U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland.

On Jan. 10, U.S. District Judge Danny C. Reeves struck down Biden’s Title IX protections. Now in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit, the case is temporarily discontinued and scheduled for oral argument in September.

Douglas Heumann, an attorney and chair of Central Coast Coalition for Inclusive Schools, said that Moms for Liberty’s case hinges on fear of retribution.

“I’m sorry, too bad you’re uncomfortable. What do you think trans students are?” he said. “It hasn’t happened, and it’s not like it’s going to damage them for life if they’re afraid that they’re going to have retribution.”

Coalition members have attended school district meetings in SLO County as debates around trans students in locker rooms and gendered sports categories take center stage. Heumann wrote a letter to six school districts criticizing a petition circulated by a group of parents that urged board members to align district policy around trans students with Trump’s executive orders.

After weeks of heated sessions and a rally, the Lucia Mar Unified School District formally discussed a community-proposed resolution called “Supporting Title IX and Fairness in Girls’ Interscholastic Sports” at its May 20 meeting. The board voted 5-2 to not agendize the resolution, with board members Mike Fuller and Eilene Pham supporting.

Schools aren’t the only entities impacted by the Trump administration’s gender identity policies. For Planned Parenthood California Central Coast, not complying with the president’s orders could result in loss of funding for its Teen Pregnancy Prevention (TPP) program.

In 2023, the chapter received a five-year $3.9 million grant from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to foster the agency’s evidence-based TPP program. It’s meant to help 2,900 people on the Central Coast, focusing on Latino and LGBTQplus youth and their families, and improve sexual and reproductive health outcomes, promote positive youth development and

CALL FOR CHANGE

After a rally pushing back on critics of trans students in gendered locker rooms and sports, the Lucia Mar school district voted 5-2 against agendizing a resolution that expressed support for allowing only cisgender girls in female sports categories.

empowerment, and advance health equity and inclusivity, according to Planned Parenthood California Central Coast.

But on March 31, Planned Parenthood received new requirements from HHS—now headed by Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Recipients of Tier 1 grants, which make up 75 percent of TPP programs across the country, should align with Trump’s executive orders as part of a noncompetitive continuation award application that was due April 15.

“The guidance seeks to insert ideological preferences into evidence-based programs previously approved by HHS and conflicts outright with the very purpose of the TPP program—leaving the future of the program uncertain,” Central Coast Planned Parenthood spokesperson Luz Reyes-Martin said.

On May 1, the chapter joined the New York; Great Northwest, Hawaii, Alaska, Indiana, and Kentucky; Heartland; and Mar Monte divisions of Planned Parenthood in a lawsuit against the department and Secretary Kennedy Jr.

Reyes-Martin added that by law, Tier 1 grants create medically accurate and ageappropriate programs to prevent unintended teen pregnancy and STIs. According to the complaint, the federal government offered no information on the program changes needed to make them align with the executive orders. The Central Coast chapter, under protest, expanded the age ranges of its focus population.

Not complying could mean a loss of almost $2.4 million in anticipated funding over the next three years, subsequently shuttering sexual and reproductive health education programs for young people and their families.

The funding future became murkier on May 29 when House Republicans voted to defund Planned Parenthood by passing a budget reconciliation bill. It bans Medicaid reimbursement for 10 years to nonprofit health care providers serving underserved communities if they offer reproductive and family planning services; abortions in cases other than of rape, incest, or a lifethreatening condition for the woman; and/or received more than $1 million in Medicaid payments last fiscal year.

Reyes-Martin said the chapter submitted the award application in April but hasn’t heard back from the federal department yet. ∆

Reach Staff Writer Bulbul Rajagopal at brajagopal@newtimesslo.com.

FILE PHOTO BY JAYSON MELLOM

Checking in

In its efforts to reduce the federal government, the Trump administration put public libraries on the chopping block by cutting the department that provides nearly $295 million in grants to libraries and museums across the country.

San Luis Obispo County libraries don’t face the threat of closing, as they’re primarily operated through county, city, or donated funds. But the cut federal dollars may result in a loss of programs that many families rely on.

In a March 14 executive order, the White House announced that it was “continuing the reduction of the federal bureaucracy,” ordering the elimination to the “maximum extent” of a slew of federal programs, including the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), an independent federal agency that supports libraries, archives, and museums in all 50 states and U.S. territories.

The executive order said that the eliminated agencies were those “that the president has determined are unnecessary.”

Letters of opposition flooded in after the order, including one from U.S. Sen. Adam Schiff (D-California) who urged the U.S. deputy secretary of labor to reverse the terminations and continue IMLS funding. The letter said that the agency provided $294.8 million in funding to 140,000 libraries and museums throughout the country in 2024. Those who also signed included U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla (D-California) and Congressman Salud Carbajal (D-Santa Barbara).

While many libraries rely on federal funding to keep their doors open, Padilla’s office told New Times that the Central Coast is fairly shielded from library closures. However, it could still lose programs like summer reading and free lunches.

“From summer reading programs for our kids to workforce training supporting small businesses, San Luis Obispo County has 14 public libraries and numerous museums that play a critical role in enriching our local communities,” Padilla told New Times via email.

Paso Robles City Library Librarian Melissa Bailey told New Times that its general operations, like purchasing new books and hiring staff, are all funded through city dollars, not federal.

“The benefit to us locally is that they’re not cutting essential services. So we’re very hopeful and confident that we can continue with our general services, staying open, putting new books on the shelves—all of that is 100 percent covered by the city, and so we’re really, really fortunate there,” Bailey said. “I know that there are a lot of libraries that are really reliant on a lot of federal funding just to keep the doors open.”

But Bailey said the Paso Library has received IMLS funds for various programs and projects, thanks to the efforts of the Paso Library Foundation, a nonprofit group that helps support the library through grant applications.

“The federal cuts are impacting the Library Foundation more than they’re

impacting us directly,” Bailey said. “Our summer reading program is heavily funded by the foundation, and some of our other big projects are funded through grants that the foundation applies for us on our behalf.”

These projects included purchasing mobile shelving, sending staff to train on new ways to engage families in early developmental years, and running a summer reading program.

“We do apply, again through the foundation, for funding for things like Lunch at the Library, where we are able to provide summer meals for kids and help combat that food insecurity that we see so often,” Bailey said. “I think locally it’s really going to be impacting the foundation and the opportunity for them to apply for grants on our behalf to get us those extra services and materials that we can use for our community.”

While the library’s funds are secure for this summer, Bailey said she doesn’t know what will happen to them in 2026.

New Times contacted the Paso Robles Library Foundation for comment but did not receive a response before publication.

Other libraries funded by SLO County face similar issues, and they also face a different threat: countywide budget cuts to address a $38 million deficit in 2025-26.

With nearly every area of the county feeling the impact, SLO County library budgets are set to be cut by about $2 million, according to the SLO County Board of Supervisors annual budget review on June 5.

What was nearly a $16 million budget in 2024-25 is poised to be $13.8 million in the upcoming fiscal year.

Engagement and Marketing Coordinator of SLO County Public Libraries Erica Thatcher said that despite county and federal budget cuts, the county’s main

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“Families are our bread and butter, and we want to make sure that we are giving as much support as we can,” Thatcher said. “So, yeah, just really making sure that we’re focusing on learning, early learning, opportunities, books, reading, and families.”

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Thatcher said that SLO County libraries have received funding from IMLS through the California State Library in the past to launch pilot programs, like a Tool Library at the Shandon Public Library.

“Usually they’re there for us to pilot programs based on data and needs in communities,” she said. “So if we notice there’s something that’s missing or we know it’s a good opportunity to reach folks, we can use these types of grants to create services and programs.”

According to a letter from the California State Library in response to the IMLS reduction, it had received nearly $16 million in grants from IMLS in 2024-25 to award to California public libraries and has yet to receive the remaining 21 percent of that promised amount.

The letter said the state awarded the funds to provide early learning and literacy programs, like story times and play spaces for low-income families; summer reading initiatives that engage more than a million children and teens; and programs that help at-risk youth develop workforce-readiness skills.

Thatcher told New Times that the budget deficits will allow the county to refocus its priorities on books and reading, although she didn’t specify how it would maintain its programs that best support families.

“There’s a lot going on right now because there’s still a bunch of budget hearings happening at the county level,” she said, “and so, yeah, we’re all kind of waiting.” ∆

Reach Staff Writer Libbey Hanson at lhanson@newtimesslo.com.

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Brothers in spirit

Teach Elementary School fourthgraders Jackson Houser and Jackson Judge needed a product for their mini mall project.

Their idea: drip necklaces that string together style, sports, and philanthropy.

“We’re best friends and love having fun and being silly; we are always on the same team and get to feel proud spreading team spirit,” Judge said.

Creating drip necklaces—beaded in colors of different sports teams, and popular among athletes and their fans—was a team effort. With the help of their parents, the boys created a logo and posters for a makeshift advertisement and researched popular sports teams to narrow down top color combinations.

Judge’s mom, Amanda, who owns San Luis Obispo-headquartered online bridal fashion store Untamed Petals, made the order for necklace production. A few weeks later, the Drip Bros became a reality as an elementary school booth, selling out all 60 necklaces.

Promote!

“The whole school kind of got into it,” Houser’s mom, Michelle, said. “We were kind of onto something. So, then we decided to turn it into a real business.”

mission the Drip Bros continues today as an actual business. Now, 5 percent of each $15 drip necklace sale goes to Keen USA, a national nonprofit that empowers youth with disabilities and volunteer coaches.

“That was really important, because they loved that idea that it made it accessible to everyone,” Michelle said. “These boys love sports. They love the camaraderie. They’ve played on the same team since kindergarten with all their different sports teams.”

The Drip Bros is still a group project. The Jacksons design necklaces and pack Shopify orders after doing homework, and their moms help with the website and placing orders.

“I’ve gotten to help my mom package orders at her office for a long time, so I feel like it’s been fun to work on my own business,” Judge said.

Houser’s dad pitched in with his graphic design skills, and both dads wheel the Drip Bros stand to different events like the SLO Blues games.

Send business and nonprofit information to strokes@newtimesslo.com.

One of the goals was to donate all the money from sales. Drip Bros raised $300 for the American Cancer Society. It’s a

“I pretty much wear our drip necklaces every day— usually a few at a time!”

Jackson Houser told New Times. “I’m a big 49ers fan, so I wear the Inferno a lot along with Drip Digit 49. And when it’s sports season, I wear necklaces that match my team.”

The “Inferno” is the Drip Bros’ name for red and gold team spirit necklace. All its necklaces get names. There’s a green and

gold necklace called Mustang Drip (a Jackson Judge favorite); a green, yellow, and white one called Gridiron Drip; a red, white, and blue necklace called Patriotic Drip; and a purple, black, and white necklace called Rivalry Drip, among others.

The Drip Bros also offers “drip digits” for $10.

“The digits are like a gold number charm that you’re able to actually clasp onto your

necklace,” Michelle said. “It makes it fun because you could take your favorite number and switch out your necklace depending on your team, team colors, or what sports you’re playing at that time.”

The boys have reignited the drip necklaces fad at their elementary school. Houser told New Times that a lot of his friends and classmates suggest color ideas.

“We might use them—or sometimes not—but it’s cool to hear what they think,” he said.

Recently, the Drip Bros secured a spot at the SLO Farmers’ Market. They’ll soon start selling necklaces there once a month. Shop the full Drip Bros collection at dripbrothers.com and keep up with them on Instagram @thedripbros15.

“It’s fun working with my best friend,” Houser said. “We like coming up with new ideas and thinking about what the Drip Bros can do next.”

Fast fact

• Cal Poly and Allan Hancock College received $6,225 and $5,777, respectively, in scholarship donations from Orange County Wine Society. Meant for the 2025-26 academic year, the funds will help to support enology and viticulture programs at the two institutions. ∆

Reach Staff Writer Bulbul Rajagopal at brajagopal@newtimesslo.com.

THE JACKSON TWO Fourth-grade best friends Jackson Houser and Jackson Judge man the Drip Bros stand bearing a range of drip necklaces in the color combinations of popular sports teams.

BY LINDA C. GEORGE

What’s going on?

The Tribune’s lawsuit against Paso City Councilmember Chris Bausch isn’t going to turn up anything

Acommon sentiment I’ve heard from Paso Robles residents lately is, “I’m completely lost on the ex-city manager story. I gave up trying to understand or care.”

We just passed the one-year mark since the demise of that ill-conceived paid parking program. Remember that? The brainchild of our former city manager. That whole mess is the reason Paso Robles took such a black eye in the first place.

To date, the council refuses to pay us our money back.

Now, we’ve got a new, experienced city manager who doesn’t need an assistant, and we’ve saved ourselves millions in the process. Chris Huot has been doing the job efficiently for the past year.

Yet somehow, instead of moving forward, we’re still watching The Tribune continue its relentless campaign—mostly targeting Paso City Councilmember Chris Bausch and CalCoastNews’ Karen Veile.

Let me be honest—I’m part of the story, and even I am lost on what The Tribune is trying to do. They’ve taken this all the way to civil court, with the city even suing Bausch. What exactly is their angle here?

What started as a show of support for Ty Lewis has spiraled into a wild conspiracy

Language is an evolution and always has been

John Donegan appeared to have some trouble grasping the concept of a humane society’s use of language, as evident in his opinion piece last week (“Cancel culture and forbidden words,” June 5).

Language is a powerful tool. Language helps shape our thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors, and it also has the power to affect other people and the world around us. In addition, our language, like any language, is dynamic, in that the meanings of words and connotations can change over time, sometimes rapidly. Our language is hopefully evolving as we hopefully evolve into a more understanding and compassionate society. The use of respectful language is a way to promote the inclusion and acceptance of others, especially when used to describe a group or an individual’s attributes or situation in which they have no or limited control or choice in the matter. For example, using the words “bum” or “derelict” to describe all people who do not have a roof over their head, in this day and age, given our society’s basic understanding of homelessness, is totally disrespectful. Some people may be homeless because of choice, but most are homeless due to a vast array of other reasons and combinations of reasons. The expression “people experiencing homelessness” is not a “painfully stilted

cooked up by the mayor, Lewis himself, as well as Clive Pinder, Gina Fitzpatrick, and others. Somehow, a group of SLO County’s infamous online rage farmers and trolls got involved.

These folks have said unspeakable things. One comment was so outrageous that District Attorney Dan Dow stepped in.

This has all gone way too far—and the same names keep showing up, weaponizing The Tribune and Paso Robles Daily News with half-truths and made-up stories. They’ve tried to disguise them as satire. They’ve tried us in the press.

And here’s the kicker: To this day, there is still no evidence to back up their claims. Lewis resigned. And now? He’s running around like some private investigator. Yet we’re still in court.

Since the last hearing, Councilmember Bausch has fully complied with all requests. But The Tribune seems to be hoping to find some “gotcha” moment. Some of us believe they’re going to twist his words and try to argue he withheld something from his personal devices—and motion the judge to make him turn over his phone.

The city itself reviewed Lewis’ claims and tossed them out as meritless. So, as we have told The Tribune repeatedly, they are wrong.

euphemism” or a way to “disguise an unpleasant reality” as Mr. Donegan writes, but a more accurate description of that group of people and their situation. Also, when making a statement to describe them and putting the word “person” or “people” first, it helps remind us all that yes, we are all individuals/people/human beings above any other descriptors that follow. We are much more complex than any one label given to us. Yes, most of us have all come, or may come, across a situation where we are ignorant about the most current and acceptable words or phrases to use. This is because, as stated earlier, our language continually changes. But as members of society, we should, when able, try to inform ourselves of the most appropriate language. This isn’t being “politically correct,” it is being civil, like when, if unsure of what name a person wants to be called, we ask them and then try our best to call them that name.

It’s not a matter of restricting free speech. No one has a hand or rag over your mouth. We are all free to say what we want in most circumstances. However, those who intentionally refuse to use the names a person or group of people request or use other derogatory descriptions to dehumanize them, may have to face the consequences, be it an ugly response in return or getting ostracized. The same goes for phrases too. For example, if someone says “All lives

The Tribune will be handed a whole lot of nothing from the city’s attorney. Unless there’s actual proof that Bausch used his personal phone or email to take official action as a council member, there’s nothing legally required to be disclosed. Sharing political opinions, showing support, or engaging as a private citizen doesn’t count as government work under public records law. Karl Olson, The Tribune’s attorney, was successful in San Jose; he may want to go read his own case law.

Just for comparison: In San Jose, former Mayor Sam Liccardo used his personal Gmail for almost all of his city business. He

nothing but a fishing expedition. They even asked for his call logs. Seriously? What kind of precedent are we setting when a parttime elected official can be forced to hand over their personal devices, which might contain private health info, family messages, calendars, and more?

Without a doubt, this past election showed the dark side of party politics. The Democratic Party and The Tribune didn’t just go after conservatives—they turned on their own. Reporters went after Democrat Debbie Peterson in Grover Beach, accusing her of falsifying her finances to qualify for discounted water rates. And in doing so, they exposed private info about Grover Beach residents—a true data breach.

Let me be honest—I’m part of the story, and even I am lost on what The Tribune is trying to do.

had a shadow government, as far as letting lobbyists write city policy for him.

That turned into a real scandal. The First Amendment Coalition and San José Spotlight (Karl Olson) sued San Jose city for hiding records, redacting things without reason, and deleting emails. He was a repeat offender.

Here, Councilmember Bausch hasn’t done anything remotely close. There’s no proof he used his personal email for city business. So this avalanche of public records requests is

matter” as a way to minimize or dismiss the saying “Black lives matter,” which refers to a disproportionate number of Black people killed by police, shame on them.

I think, rather than being so concerned about having to use more respectful

In my opinion, this is about taking a bogus workers’ comp claim and using it as a weapon, interfering with Paso Robles’ first real election in years, where voters had actual choices and multiple candidates per seat. So here we are, a year later. Still fighting. Still being dragged through the mud. And for what? You decide. Is The Tribune lawsuit about transparency? ∆

Linda C. George, who ran for a Paso City Council seat in 2024, writes to New Times from Paso Robles. Send a response for publication to letters@newtimesslo.com.

language, our real and huge concern at this time in our society, should be the use of less respectful language and the effect it is having on all of us.

Kathy Riedemann

Los Osos

COMPLETE TESTING & REPAIR

BY JOHN B. ASHBAUGH

California Rising

I’ve always been a great fan of Bruce Springsteen—both the musician and the activist. For 50 years now, The Boss has been singing the anthems of the working class in America.

Last month, Springsteen kicked off the European leg of his Land of Hope and Dreams Tour in England with this: “The mighty E Street Band is here to call upon the righteous power of art, of music, of rock ’n’ roll in dangerous times. My home, the America I love, the America that has been a beacon of hope and liberty for 250 years, is currently in the hands of a corrupt, incompetent, and treasonous administration. Tonight, we ask all who believe in democracy and the best of our American experience to rise with us, raise your voices against authoritarianism, and let freedom ring.”

Trump responded by calling Springsteen “highly overrated,” “dumb as a rock,” and a “dried out prune.”

With Donald Trump, it’s all about “dominance,” about accumulating power for its own sake. It’s about dominating Congress, manipulating the media, eviscerating elite universities, crippling the ability of law firms or federal judges to stand in his way, and silencing any dissent or debate. Even scientific debate must yield to his fixed ideological perspective.

Trump’s central campaign promise in 2024 was to dominate and deport the “criminal alien gangs” who constitute a “threat to our national security.” He declared a national emergency, citing a dubious “invasion” by Central American gangs.

Instead of targeting these elusive criminal gangs, however, Trump’s mass deportation campaign is rounding up thousands of hard-working immigrants and their families in a cruel and indiscriminate dragnet that lacks any element of common sense or compassion. One victim is a 4-year-old boy with late-stage cancer—a U.S. citizen, no less—who was sent to Honduras without his medications nor the cancer treatments that have kept him alive.

One of Trump’s top aides, Stephen Miller, summoned all the regional Homeland Security directors to the White House in late May, ordering them to ramp up arrests of undocumented immigrants to achieve a quota of 3,000 daily arrests.

The result was inevitable: Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents are using brutal tactics to make arrests of suspected undocumented immigrants at popular restaurants, at schools, and anywhere day laborers are found, including several Home Depot locations in LA County. A police state is now emerging in Southern California as thousands of protesters actively resist ICE.

Newsom responded with a throw-down to Trump: “This brazen abuse of power by a sitting president inflamed a combustible situation, putting our people, our officers, and the National Guard at risk.”

The governor honored the service of our troops and committed to arresting and prosecuting those who break the law but condemned Trump’s incendiary actions: “Donald Trump’s government is not protecting our communities—they are traumatizing our communities … and that seems to be the entire point.”

Newsom implored protesters to remain peaceful.

“At this moment, we all need to stand up and be held to account, a higher level of accountability. I know many of you are feeling deep anxiety, stress, and fear. But I want you to know that you are the antidote to that fear and anxiety. What Donald Trump wants most is your fealty—your silence—to be complicit in this moment. Do not give in to him.”

It’s precisely to deny fealty to that authoritarian state that organizers plan a nationwide series of almost 2,000 “No Kings” protest rallies for this Saturday, June 14. These include a rally in front of the County Government Center on Monterey Street at 10:30 a.m. and a protest and march in downtown Atascadero at 10 a.m.

Saturday also coincides with President Trump’s 79th birthday and his $45 million military parade through Washington. Notably, the “No Kings” organizers are not planning an event in the nation’s Capital, explaining their strategy in this way: “Real power isn’t staged in Washington. It rises up everywhere else. … We will make action everywhere else the story of America that day.”

Thus, the nation will witness a stark contrast this week between the millions of “No Kings” protesters throughout the country and the heavily armed ranks of America’s military—both in Washington and on duty in Southern California. Which of these visions will “dominate”?

The only way to guarantee our constitutional rights and freedoms is to speak out, to march, and, in the immortal words of the late John Lewis, to raise “good trouble.” We need to sing a new song in this “Land of Hope and Dreams”; after all, Bruce Springsteen has already composed it. ∆

John Ashbaugh will be marching with the “No Kings” rally on Saturday—will you? Send a response for publication to letters@ newtimesslo.com

Downtown LA saw scattered incidents of protesters attempting to stop the advance of ICE vans, a brief occupation of Highway 101, and a few Waymo self-driving autos set afire. LA Metro Police and other local law enforcement agencies have arrested about 200 people.

The Trump administration also took the extraordinary step of nationalizing the California National Guard, over the objections of Gov. Gavin Newsom, ordering 4,000 Guard troops to Southern California. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has piled on, deploying 700 Marines to LA.

Trump relishes his confrontation with Newsom and has even toyed with arresting him.

This little office appliance tries to keep its rants local, but sometimes national politics come lurching at us, and thanks to Prez. tRump and his barrage of executive orders, that’s happening more often. One ongoing panic at our disco is about female trans athletes (or, locally, maybe a single female trans athlete) competing alongside cisgendered female athletes.

Whether you believe trans students should be included or excluded from participating in sports in line with their gender identity is nearly irrelevant at this point because tRump’s fearmongering and extremism has sucked all the oxygen out of rational debate. For tRump, it’s always us against them. He’s not interested in common ground, compromise, or solutions. tRump smash!

In fact, I’m pretty sure tRump hasn’t met a culture war battle he doesn’t want to douse with gasoline, and the trans topic is right up his intolerant alley because it so clearly pits right against left.

Last year, Moms for Liberty (except not for trans athlete liberty, obviously) and right-wing youth organization Young America’s Foundation filed a complaint to stop former President Joe Biden’s changes to Title IX, the 1972 law prohibiting sex-based discrimination in education programs that received federal funding. Biden expanded protections to trans athletes.

This national cock-up has come home to roost, especially in the North County—our own little hotbed of intolerance and fear. The complaint alleges that a transgender student using the Atascadero High School girl’s

locker room in the 2023-24 school year “twerked in the faces” of other girls.

Because she was named in the 2024 complaint, Atascadero Unified School District Board Member Rebekah Koznek was invited to The White House to witness tRump signing an executive order banning trans athletes from competition and removing Biden’s Title IX expansion. Koznek’s daughter was apparently on the receiving end of said twerking.

Trump has also threatened to withhold federal funding to California if the state continues to allow transgender athletes to compete in girls’ and women’s sports.

People like Koznek and local Moms for Liberty members are demanding that local school districts implement Trump’s executive orders even though it contradicts state laws meant to foster greater inclusion.

States rights are super important to tRump … except when they contradict with his intolerance and bigotry.

According to Koznek, female athletes “have been directly affected by CIF [California Interscholastic Federation] and colleges who have rules in conflict with the current [executive order].”

Look, understanding the problem isn’t difficult. Locker rooms are uncomfortable places regardless of your gender or gender identity, and if you’re a cisgender athlete who loses to a trans gender athlete, that probably

feels unfair, and reasonable people can certainly debate these points, but the heat is turned up so high on the issue that possible solutions can’t be properly explored.

After a transgender athlete in Southern California won regional girls’ triple and long jump competitions last month, the CIF decided to allow “any biological female student-athlete” who would have qualified to advance in a competition that a trans athlete won to be included in the next round of competition.

In a statement, the CIF said it “believes this pilot entry process achieves the participation opportunities we seek to afford our studentathletes.” In other words, a cisgender athlete can advance to the next stage of competition if she loses her spot because a trans athlete took it. It’s a compromise seeking some small measure of equity.

My question is does this molehill deserve its mountainous stature? I mean, how many local trans athletes are affected?

One? Is this really a big deal? At the college level, according to testimony from NCAA President Charlie Baker in December, he knew of fewer than 10 transgender college student-athletes among the 510,000 total.

And let’s remember what we’re talking about here: student sports. They’re supposed to promote holistic development, build character, teach teamwork, and promote healthy lifestyles. Making room for trans athletes seems like a potential teaching moment, but we’re sadly living under tRump’s vilification of DEI. Tolerance and inclusion are now dirty words.

Speak up!

It’s part of tRump’s larger attack on intellectualism. He wants to dissolve the U.S. Department of Education, punish and defund institutes of higher learning (he’s cut more than $10 billion in federal research grants), and he’s come right out and said, “I love the poorly educated.” Why? Because they voted for him.

Now tRump has made cuts to the Institute of Museum and Library Services, which provides $295 million to public libraries and museums nationwide, including ours. Because SLO County libraries are funded primarily through county, city, or donated funds, their doors will remain open, but tRump’s cuts may affect library programs local families rely on.

“From summer reading programs for our kids to workforce training supporting small businesses, San Luis Obispo County has 14 public libraries and numerous museums that play a critical role in enriching our local communities,” U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla (D-California) told New Times via email.

Local families can expect to feel the impact of more of tRump’s policies. Head Start programs could be cut, tariffs could affect construction costs, school meal programs might disappear, and some families with tenuous or complicated immigration statuses could be torn asunder—the future is unknown, but tRump seems determined to sow chaos and pandemonium, and even Californians won’t escape his wrath. ∆

The Shredder is staying calm and shredding on. Send thoughts to shredder@newtimesslo.com.

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NORTH COAST SLO COUNTY

COASTAL PAINTING FUN

There will be step-by-step instructions to create a Cambria Coastal masterpiece. No experience is necessary. Saturdays, 12-2 p.m. through June 21 $60. (805) 395-0386. coastalwineandpaint.com. Harmony Cafe at the Pewter Plough, 824 Main St., Cambria.

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.

FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER CATHY RUSS

Russ’ distinctive and evocative streetscape and landscape photography captures unique moments from her many global travels, exhibited inside Gallery at Marina Square. 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.

FIBER AND TEXTILES BY DEBBIE

GEDAYLOO Gedayloo’s richly textured and touchable fiber, felt, and mixed media art depicts dimensional landscapes and objects. 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.

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.

IMAGINATIVE CERAMICS BY ANNE GRANNIS Grannis’ imaginative and hilariously precise sculptural ceramics merge human and animal forms with whimsical storytelling. 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.

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST By The Sea Productions presents Oscar Wilde’s classic comedy, “The Importance of Being Earnest,” which is a satirical look at Victorian society’s emphasis on appearances and social standing. Performances are running through June. June 13 7 p.m., June 14 7 p.m., June 15 3 p.m., June 20 7 p.m., June 21, 7 p.m. and June 22 3 p.m. $28. my805tix.com. By The Sea Productions, 545 Shasta Ave., Morro Bay.

JUNE ARTISTS RECEPTION: MEET THE ARTISTS Party and meet the artists in Gallery at Marina Square: Cathy Russ (global photography), Debbie Gedayloo (dimensional fiber creations), and Anne Grannis (mythological ceramic sculptures). June 14 , 3-5 p.m. Free. (805) 772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare. com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.

UNCORK YOUR CREATIVITY: COASTAL

WINE AND PAINT PARTY Offering a unique opportunity to sip wine while painting stunning ocean-inspired landscapes. All materials included. Saturdays, 12-2 p.m. $60. (805) 3945560. coastalwineandpaint.com. Harmony Cafe at the Pewter Plough, 824 Main St., Cambria.

WATERCOLOR PAINTING: EXPRESSIVE TECHNIQUES FOR ALL ABILITIES Discover the beauty and versatility of watercolor in

this 6-week class designed for all experience levels—from beginners picking up a brush for the first time to seasoned artists looking to expand their expressive range. Each 3-hour session will blend guided instruction, hands-on exercises, and open studio time to help you build skills and confidence. Get tickets and more info at the link. Mondays, 1-4 p.m. through July 14 $20. my805tix.com. Lor Coaching Studios, 525 Harbor St., Morro Bay.

NORTH SLO COUNTY

3 ARTISTS RETROSPECTIVE REVEAL Susan Lyon, Maryanne Nucci, and Kathy Madonna invite you to visit their Retrospective Show including original photographs, charcoals, watercolors, etchings, linocuts, and mono prints. Saturdays, 2-5 p.m. (805) 440-7152. cottontailcreek.com/susanart. Pocket Gallery on Pine, 8491/2 13th Street, Paso Robles.

ART HISTORY PLATE SERIES: 2ND CLASS EXPRESSIONISM/CUBISM Create an 8” x 8” fused glass plate inspired by the artists of the Expressionism and Cubism movement. A brief overview and examples will be provided. June 13 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $125. (805) 464-2633. Glasshead Studio, 8793 Plata Lane, Suite H, Atascadero, glassheadstudio.com.

BLOOMING WITHIN BY JOANNA HOPE

ANDERSON Part of Atown Arthop, Golden State Goods is one of the 20+ businesses participating during this Friday event. There will also be live music by Kristopher Chavez and Ethan Burns. June 13, 5-9 p.m. Free. atownarthop.org. Golden State Goods, 5880 Tra ic Way, Atascadero.

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.

PLANT HANGER WORKSHOP AT PIANETTA WINERY Create a custom macrame plant hanger, sip wine, and unwind. All supplies will be included. No experience needed—just bring creativity and enjoy a fun, hands-on class. June 21, 4:30-6:30 p.m. $55. (805) 975-3844. my805tix.com. Pianetta Winery, 829 13th St., Paso Robles.

A TOWN ART HOP

Join this A-Town Art Hop in Downtown Atascadero on Tra ic Way, El Camino Real, and Entrada Ave. The event is free and family-friendly. June 1314, 6-9 a.m. (831) 291-8329. atownarthop. org. A-Town Art Hop, Multiple locations in downtown Atascadero, Atascadero.

WRITERS WANTED Novelists, screenwriters, poets , and short story writers welcome. This group meets in Atascadero twice a month, on Thursday nights (email je isretired@yahoo.com for specifics). Hone your skills for publication and/or personal development. Third Thursday of every month, 7-9 p.m. Unnamed Atascadero location, Contact host for details, Atascadero.

SAN LUIS OBISPO

BLACKLAKE ARTISTS 2ND ANNUAL

ART SHOW & SALE

Join this showing of seven local artists with a variety of painting styles, whose work has been shown throughout SLO County. June 14 2-5 p.m. Free. Blacklake Artisans, 498 Colonial Place, 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. my805tix.com/e/

A-TOWN PRIDE

Join the fun during the fourth annual Pride in the Park on Saturday, June 14, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Atascadero Lake Park. e theme is Love Changes Everything, and festivalgoers can expect an afternoon of live music, food, games, vendors, and even on-site weddings. Find more information at atascaderopride.org.

improv-comedy-1-10. SLO Public Market, 120 Tank Farm Road, San Luis Obispo.

CERAMIC LESSONS AND MORE Now

o ering private one-on-one and group lessons in the ceramic arts. Both hand building and wheel throwing options. Beginners welcomed. ongoing (805) 8355893. hmcruceceramics.com/. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

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.

DEANNA BARAHONA California artist Deanna Barahona’s work centers her lived experiences, identity, and personal objects in intimate and domestic spaces through the creation of sculpture, and installation. Through Aug. 31, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. (805) 543-8562. sloma.org/exhibition/deannabarahona/. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

ESTEBAN CABEZA DE BACA: REMEMBERING THE FUTURE Ranging from 2015 to 2024, the eleven paintings in the gallery explore issues of belonging and identity, activism, and joy and celebration. Through June 22, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. (805) 543-8562. sloma.org. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

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

THE LARAMIE PROJECT CongregationHouse Productions is thrilled to present this second annual Reader’s Theater presentation of The Laramie Project Get tickets to see it live at the link. June 12 , 7-9:30 p.m. $23. my805tix.com. CongregationHouse, 11245

Los Osos Valley Road, San Luis Obispo. MOBILE CLAY CLASSES O ering handbuilding, throwing, and ceramic decorative arts. All ages and abilities are welcome. Call for more info. ongoing (805) 835-5893. hmcruceceramics. com/book-online. SLO County, Various locations countywide, San Luis Obispo. 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. PRIDE MACRAME PLANT HANGER

CLASS Celebrate Pride with a fun macrame plant hanger class. Choose rainbow or Trans colors, enjoy drinks, and take home your plant, pot, and Pride cup. June 22 , 2-4 p.m. $55. (805) 975-3844. my805tix.com. GALA Pride and Diversity Center, 1060 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo. RAINBOW MACRAME PLANT HANGER

CLASS Learn how to create a macrame plant hanger using colorful cord; choose from rainbow or Trans flag colors. All necessary supplies will be provided, and you’ll receive expert instruction from a skilled macrame artist. Beverages from the sparkling juice bar will be available. June 22 2 p.m. $61. my805tix.com. GALA Pride and Diversity Center, 1060 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, (805) 541-4252. ROBIN HOOD (FULL-LENGTH BALLET) The legend of Robin Hood is brought to life on stage through a vibrant threeact ballet with themes of adventure, romance, merriment, and honor. June 21 7-9 p.m. and June 22 , 2-4 p.m. $22-$58. (805) 756-4849. bt-slo.org/ nextproduction. Cal Poly Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave, San Luis Obispo. SATURDAY FAMILY POTTERY CLASS This family-friendly open studio time is a wonderful window for any level or age. Saturdays, 11 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. $40. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, anamcre.com.

—Angie Stevens

PHOTO COURTESY OF T. HOOPER

STEPPIN’ UP TO THE MIC: CONTRA

DANCE CALLING WORKSHOP SERIES

Learn to lead contra dances from the best callers across California. Year-long workshop series for new and aspiring contra dance callers, with opportunities to call. Feb. 8 $120. cccds.org/stepup. Odd Fellows Hall, 520 Dana 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.

YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN

With charm, wit, and heart, You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown explores life through the eyes of Charlie Brown and his friends in the Peanuts gang. WednesdaysSaturdays, 7-9 p.m. and Saturdays, Sundays, 2-4 p.m. through June 29

$20-$37. SLO Rep, 888 Morro St., San Luis Obispo, (805) 786-2440, slorep.org/.

SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY

DANCE FITNESS ART AND CULTURE

FOR ADULTS Discover dance as a form of artistic expression and exercise, using a wide range of styles and genres of music (including modern, jazz, Broadway, ethnic). Tuesdays, 4-5 p.m. $10 drop-in; $30 for four classes. (510) 362-3739. grover.org. Grover Beach Community Center, 1230 Trouville Ave., Grover Beach.

EMBROIDERER’S GUILD OF AMERICA The Bishop’s Peak Chapter of the Embroiderer’s Guild of America invites you to attend its monthly meeting. Third Saturday of every month, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. through Nov. 15 Free. Grover Beach Community Center, 1230 Trouville Ave., Grover Beach.

FREE MOVIE NIGHT IN THE SECRET

GARDEN: TO WONG FOO Celebrate 30 years of To Wong Foo, with a nostalgic movie night under the stars of Thanks for Everything! by Julie Newmar. June 20, 8 p.m. Free. my805tix.com. The Secret Garden at Sycamore Mineral Springs, 1215 Avila Beach Dr., Avila Beach, (805) 595-7302.

HOW THE WEST WAS REALLY WON Complete with a saloon setting, card games, duels, and more. June 20 - Aug. 12 Great American Melodrama, 1863 Front St., Oceano.

LESS MISERABLE A spoof of one of the most beloved musicals of all time. Through June 14 Great American

are you an experienced player looking for opportunities to practice? Join to play short-form games and share smiles in the supportive environment of improv. Second Saturday of every month, 2-4 p.m. through Dec. 13 improvforgood.fun/. Flex Performing Arts Studio (Studio D), 1820 W. Grand Ave., Grover Beach.

STARSTRUCK Starstruck is a thrilling dance showcase where iconic films meet electrifying performances by FLEX dancers, including FLEX Force, Moxi, and our inspiring staff and families. June 20, 6-8 p.m., June 21, 1-3 & 6:30-8:30 p.m. and June 22 , 12-1 & 3-5 p.m. $10-$31.50. (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.

CULTURE & LIFESTYLE

NORTH COAST SLO COUNTY 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.

ENJOY AXE THROWING Enjoy the art of axe throwing in a safe and fun environment. Kids ages 10 and older

baysidemartialarts.com. Bayside Martial Arts, 1200 2nd St., Los Osos.

LEARN TO SAIL AT MORRO BAY YACHT

CLUB Learn to sail at the Morro Bay’s only sailing school, with the goal of getting comfortable commanding your own sailboat. There will be a focus on teamwork, developing leadership skills, and having fun. Register at the link. Through Aug. 3 $450. my805tix.com. Morro Bay Yacht Club, 541 Embarcadero, Morro Bay, (805) 772-3981.

LIVING HERBAL SPA EXPERIENCE

This spa experience is brought to you by Michelle of Spa by the Bay & Estero Essentials, and Sierra from Gaia’s Garden & Apothecary. Get tickets and more info at the link. June 20, 4:30 p.m. $28. my805tix.com. Gaia’s Garden & Apothecary, 875 Main St Ste. C, Morro Bay.

SCARECROW SOLSTICE SOIREE As a prelude to the summer solstice, take part in this scarecrow celebration. Get tickets and an in-depth breakdown of the evening at the link. June 14 , 6-8 p.m. $67. my805tix.com. Camp Ocean Pines, 1473 Randall Dr., Cambria, (805) 927-0254.

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.

WATERFRONT MARKET MORRO BAY

FATHER’S DAY WEEKEND EVENT Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there. Spend the day in Morro Bay at this local craft show that will be going on all weekend. June 14 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and June 15 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (805) 402-9437. Giovanni’s Fish Market, 1001 Front St., Morro Bay.

WISDOM OF THE 4 DIRECTIONS:

SOUTH (SOUND JOURNEY) / LOS OSOS

Step into the wisdom of the South—the direction of vitality, passion, and full expression. This immersive experience invites you to embrace the energy of summer, which is a season of growth, abundance, and embodied joy. Through the lens of ancient teachings and the healing resonance of sound, participants will journey into deeper presence and integration. June 22 4:30-6 p.m. $23.

YOGA PLUS A hybrid of yoga and “stretching” techniques that yield a body that moves and feels amazing. Mondays, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $10 per session. (415) 516-5214. Bayside Martial Arts, 1200 2nd St., Los Osos.

ZEN IN MOTION Learn the Shaolin Water Style and other deep breathing and moving meditation techniques with the 2019 Taijiquan Instructor of the Year. Beginners Welcome.Instructor Certification Courses available. Mondays, Wednesdays Call for details. (805) 7017397. charvetmartialarts.com. Grateful Body, 850 Shasta, Morro Bay.

NORTH SLO COUNTY

ATASCADERO PRIDE IN THE PARK: LOVE CHANGES EVERYTHING Join the annual LGBTQ+ Pride in the Park. This year’s theme is “Love Changes Everything.” There will be music, food, crafts, kids’ activities, weddings, skating and more. For more information, head to the link. June 14 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Atascadero Lake Park, 9305 Pismo Ave., Atascadero.

AUTHOR LUCY BLEDSOE FOR PRIDE

MONTH Hear Bledsoe speak, who is the author of several works of fiction for both adults and children, including A Thin Bright Line, which was a Lambda Literary Award. June 14 12-2 p.m. Free. sanluisobispo.librarycalendar.com/ event/conversation-author-lucy-janebledsoe-19388. Atascadero Library, 6555 Capistrano, 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.

A CONVERSATION WITH AUTHOR LUCY JANE BLEDSOE Lucy Jane Bledsoe is a novelist who often writes about the intersection of family, wilderness and survival. Hear her speak at Atascadero Library. June 14 , 12-1 p.m. Free. (805) 461-6161. friendsoftheatascaderolibrary. org/. Atascadero Library, 6555 Capistrano, Atascadero.

GUIDED MEDITATION WITH KAREN LEARY AT AWAKENING WAYS Experience

Wild West era

healing, and self-awareness. Wednesdays, 6-7 p.m. (805) 391-4465. awakeningways. org. Awakening Ways Center for Spiritual Living, 7350 El Camino Real, Ste. 101, Atascadero.

HAMBLY LAVENDER FARM GUIDED

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

KNOW YOUR SOIL WORKSHOP AT HAMBLY FARMS Join the workshop to learn about soil, compost, and water management. Visit the site for more info and tickets to participate. June 22 , 9-11 a.m. $50. my805tix.com. Hambly Farms, 1390 Grana Place, San Miguel.

NO KINGS: PROTECT OUR DEMOCRACY

RALLY ATASCADERO Join the Indivisible County rally! Join the nationwide mobilization protecting our constitution and stand up for all rights. June 14 10-11 a.m. Free. mobilize.us/nokings/ event/792808/. City of Atascadero, Palma Ave., Atascadero.

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 SPORTS CAMP FOR KIDS Join this summer sports camp for kiddos ages 5 to 7. There will be tennis, pickleball, games, and more. Discounted rates and multi-week sessions are available for siblings. June 16 -20, 9 a.m.-noon $180 member/ $198 guest. (805) 434-9605. ttrtennis.com/tennis/kidscamps/. Templeton Tennis Ranch, 345 Championship Lane, Templeton.

TEMPLETON RECREATION CONCERTS

IN THE PARK Enjoy 10 weeks of free, live music at Templeton Park this summer— ranging from rock, country, reggae, and pop. Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m. through Aug. 20 Free. (805) 434-4909. Templeton Park, 550 Crocker St., Templeton.

WEALTH, WOMEN & WOO Beth McGill, who is a speaker, teacher, author, hypnotherapist and energy healer,

Morro Road, suite 102, Atascadero.

SAN LUIS OBISPO

AERIAL SILKS CLINIC Silks is a great way to learn flipping safely. Children ages 7 to 17 can build memory, strength, coordination, confidence, and endurance at the Aerial Silks Clinic. All levels are welcome. June 14, 1-3 p.m. $25. (805) 547-1496. performanceathleticsslo. com/saturday-event-clinics. Performance Athletics Gymnastics, 4484 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

AUTHOR LUCY BLEDSOE FOR PRIDE MONTH Bledsoe is the author of several award-winning works of fiction for both adults and children, including A Thin Bright Line. This event is presented for Pride Month. June 14, 4-5 p.m. Free. sanluisobispo. librarycalendar.com/event/meet-authorlucy-jane-bledsoe-19017. San Luis Obispo Library Community Room, 995 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, (805) 781-5991. BARS & BOUNCE CLINIC Bars & Bounce is a sneakily fun workout. Build wholebody strength swinging on bars and bouncing on trampolines. No experience is necessary, for this camp, for children 5 to 17 years old. June 21, 1-3 p.m. $25/ 1st child, +$10 per additional sibling.. (805) 547-1496. performanceathleticsslo.com/ saturday-event-clinics. Performance Athletics Gymnastics, 4484 Broad St., San Luis Obispo. BEGINNERS HOUSE DANCE CLASS Learn the foundations of House Dance in a fun, beginner-friendly vibe—groove to soulful beats, unlock dynamic footwork, and flow with freedom. No experience is needed. Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. through July 30 $20. 805- 457-2848. christianamarie.com. Studio de Myriam, 3563 Sueldo St., suite N, San Luis Obispo. 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, San Luis Obispo. DRUMMING FUN WITH FOUND SOUND (FAMILY FRIENDLY) / SLO Join this facilitated drumming experience, which offers welcoming, inclusive space for people of all identities, cultures, ages, and abilities to come together and create joyful rhythms

Willoughby

Women & Woo SATURDAY, JUNE 14

Cisneros Jewelry Concierge, Atascadero

Art Life Coaching:Creative Expressions: Art Journaling

TUESDAYS, JUNE 17-JULY 15

Lor Coaching Studios, Morro Bay

Omar Velasco, Antonio Barret, Nydia Gonzalez, Velvet

FRIDAY, JUNE 20

SOhO Restaurant & Music Club, Santa Barbara

Saturday Night Improv Feat. Zombie Skillet & Friends SATURDAY, JUNE 14 The Bunker SLO

Drawing Abstract & Pattern Play: Focus on Zentangle and Creative Flow

TUESDAYS, JUNE 17-JULY 15

Lor Coaching Studios, Morro Bay

Open Farm Days 2025

FRI-SUN, JUNE 20-22

Along SLO Co Farm Trail

Rose to the Occasion Wine Pairing Dinner

SATURDAY, JUNE 14

JonnyBoy’s Bagelry, Atascadero

Lifelong LearnersDirt to Dinner

THURSDAY, JUNE 19

IOOF Oddfellows Hall, SLO

Juicy’s B-Day Takeover Drag Brunch

SATURDAY, JUNE 21

La Casita Cantina and Restaurant, Grover Beach

Watercolor Painting: Expressive Techniques for All Abilities

MONDAYS, JUNE 16-JULY 14

Lor Coaching Studios, Morro Bay

Living Herbal Spa Experience

FRIDAY, JUNE 20

Gaia’s Garden & Apothecary, Morro Bay

Arthur Tress: Water’s Edge

SATURDAY, JUNE 21 Bay Theater, Morro Bay

June Central Coast Cooking Show

TUESDAY, JUNE 17 Idler’s Home, Paso Robles

No Warning Shots, Stronger Than Machines, Memoire

FRIDAY, JUNE 20

Humdinger Brewing,SLO

Solstice Pour Painting Party

SATURDAY, JUNE 21

Lor Coaching Studios, Morro Bay

TUESDAY, JUNE 17 Naughty Oak Brewing Company, Orcutt

Summer Solstice Drumming Meditation

FRIDAY, JUNE 20

Crow’s End, SLO

Summer Solstice Fire Ceremony & Retreat

SATURDAY, JUNE 21

Aurora Adventures, Arroyo Grande

Boombox Bingo

Binx

San Luis Obispo’s Spanish Mission, founded in 1772. Come learn its history and about the development of this area. Tours, led by docents, are free at 1:15 p.m Monday through Saturday, and 2 p.m. on Sundays. Sundays, 2-2:30 p.m., MondaysSaturdays, 1:15-2:15 p.m. and ThursdaysSaturdays, 11 a.m. through Sept. 1 Free. (657) 465-9182. missionsanluisobispo. org. Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, 751 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo.

FREE VIRTUAL QPR SUICIDE

PREVENTION TRAINING For participants to learn about community resources in Santa Barbara County and be able to recognize the warning signs of suicide for parents and adults (ages 18 and over) who work or live with youth between ages of 12-18. Offered in partnership with Family Services Agency of Santa Barbara and thanks to a grant from SAMHSA. June 17, 6-8 p.m. Free. (805) 770-1593. youthwell.org/mental-health-first-aid. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

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, San Luis Obispo.

KIDS’ PARTY PARADISE: BEACH

BASH Drop your kiddos off at Kids’ Party Paradise for pizza, movie, and gymnastics fun while you get an evening off. No experience is necessary at this camp, for children 4 to 13 years old. June 14 , 5-9:30 p.m. $50. (805) 547-1496. performanceathleticsslo.com/kidsparty-paradise. Performance Athletics Gymnastics, 4484 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

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, San Luis Obispo.

MINDFULNESS AND MEDITATION

(ONLINE MEETING) Zoom series hosted by TMHA. Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.-noon Transitions Mental Health Warehouse, 784 High Street, San Luis Obispo, (805) 270-3346.

MOONLIGHT HOURS AT THE SLO CHILDREN’S MUSEUM Come to the San Luis Obispo Children’s Museum for free every third Thursday of the month.

Third Thursday of every month, 5-7 p.m. Free admission. (805) 545-5874. slocm. org/moonlight-hours. San Luis Obispo Children’s Museum, 1010 Nipomo St., San Luis Obispo.

NO KINGS PROTEST We will march peacefully from the Courthouse to the Mission Plaza to defend democracy. Bring signs and your friends. June 14 10:30 a.m.-noon Free. San Luis Obispo County Courthouse, 1050 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, (866) 249-9475, slocourts.net.

OPEN FARM DAYS 2025 Tour, taste, and learn along the SLO County Farm trail during the open farm days. The weekend will also include tastings and barnyard fun. More info is available at the link. June 20 5-8 p.m., June 21 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and June 22 , 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $30. my805tix. com. Locations throughout SLO County, Call or visit website for event info, San Luis Obispo.

PLUG-IN TO LOCAL CLIMATE ACTION Get inspired by local action, connect with others, and discover more ways to get involved with the SLO Climate Coalition. Attend virtually or in-person. Sustainable snacks and childcare will be provided. Third Thursday of every month, 6-8 p.m. sloclimatecoalition.org/ events/. Ludwick Community Center, 864 Santa Rosa, San Luis Obispo.

POPULAR CELEBRATION Get ready to twirl, giggle, and glow at the Madonna Inn during this magical event, that invites your little ones to step into a storybook world alongside five of their favorite princesses — Rapunzel, Snow White, Belle, Elsa, and Anna. Get detailed info at the link. June 22 , 2:30-4:30 p.m. $33. my805tix.com. Madonna Inn, 100 Madonna Rd., San Luis Obispo.

QPR: QUESTION, PERSUDE, REFER SUICIDE PREVENTION TRAINING This training is geared towards parents and adults, 18 and older, who work or live with youth between ages of 12 and 18. June 17 9-11 a.m. (805) 770-1593. youthwell. org/mental-health-first-aid. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

SLO FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOOK

SALE Around 7,500 books will be on sale for children, teens, and adults. SLO FOL members can receive early access. June 19 -21, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. slofol.org. San Luis Obispo Library, 995 Palm St., San Luis Obispo.

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, San Luis Obispo.

GROOVY GATHERING

Trained facilitator Dee DiGioia will guide the Joyful Rhythms Drum Circle on Tuesday, June 17, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at SYYNC Studio in San Luis Obispo. Join the inclusive, allages space and discover the transformative power of moving drumbeats and powerful music. No experience is necessary. Head to my805tix.com or mindfulkindfulyouniversity.com for more details.

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. Stamp Collector? The SLO Philatelic Society (SLOPS) meets in the SLO UMC Conference Room on the first and third Tuesday of each month. Visitors welcome. For more info, contact SLOPS at slostampclub@gmail.com. Third Tuesday of every month, 1-3 p.m. (805) 801-9112.

SLO Senior Center, 1445 Santa Rosa St., San Luis Obispo, 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 Luis Obispo.

SLOCA LEGO AND MAKERSPACE

SUMMER CAMPS Join us with your imaginations for days of play using LEGOS and Makerspace supplies. This is for 1st-6th graders. June 16 , 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $450. (805) 458-8700. sloclassical.org.

SLO Classical Academy, 165 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.

SLOCA PRESCHOOL AND KINDER

SUMMER CAMPS This is a six-week summer camp for those going into preschool and kindergarten. Get tickets and more info at the link. June 16 , 9 a.m.-1 p.m. $270-450. (805) 548-8700. sloclassical.org. SLO Classical Academy, 165 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.

SLOSTICE Join ECOSLO for its annual fundraiser, SLOstice. June 14 4-8 p.m.

Early bird pricing $100; regular pricing $250 and up. (805) 710-8021. Octagon Barn Center, 4400 Octagon Way, San Luis Obispo, octagonbarn.org.

STAY YOUNG WITH QI GONG Qi Gong boosts energy and vitality, reduces stress, improves balance and flexibility, and, best of all, is fun. Join instructor Devin Wallace for this outdoor class which is held in a beautiful setting. Call or email before attending. Tuesdays, 10-11 a.m. $12. Crows End Retreat, 6430 Squire Ct., San Luis Obispo.

SUNDAY EVENING RAP LGBTQ+

AA GROUP (VIRTUALLY VIA ZOOM)

Alcoholics Anonymous is a voluntary, worldwide fellowship of folks from all walks of life who together, attain and maintain sobriety. Requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. Email aarapgroup@gmail.com for password access. Sundays, 7-8 p.m. No fee. galacc.org/events/. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

SUPERSONIC S.T.E.A.M. GYMNASTICS

CAMP Jumpstart your summer with gymnastics, STEAM-themed crafts, games, and educational trivia. All levels are welcome for children 4 to 13 years old. June 16 -20, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. $45-$396 depending on which options you choose. (805) 547-1496. performanceathleticsslo. com/camps. Performance Athletics Gymnastics, 4484 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

TRANS* TUESDAY A safe space providing peer-to-peer support for trans, gender non-conforming, non-binary, and questioning people. In-person and Zoom meetings held. Contact 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.

SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY

BEGINNING BALLET FOR ADULTS Enjoy the grace and flow of ballet. No previous experience needed. Wednesdays, 5:156:15 p.m. $12 drop-in; $40 for four classes. (510) 362-3739. grover.org. Grover Beach Community Center, 1230 Trouville Ave., Grover Beach.

BODY FUSION/EXERCISE AND FITNESS

CLASS Do something good for yourself and stay fit for outdoor sports, while enhancing flexibility, strengthening

Macrame Plant Hanger Class

JUNE 22 Gala Pride and Diversity Center, SLO

The Watson Twins with Kimmi Bitter

Strauss Ranch, Agoura Hills

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.

BRAZILIAN AND LATIN INSPIRED

DANCE FITNESS AT THE CLIFFS HOTEL

You will be expertly led and lovingly celebrated in this phenomenal dance fitness class over looking the ocean view. Free for guests and locals. Fridays, Saturdays, 11 a.m. through June 14 Free. (805) 457-2848. christianamarie.com. The Cliffs Hotel and Spa, 2757 Shell Beach Rd, Pismo Beach.

DUNE DETECTIVES –– LITTLE

RANGER PROGRAM Join CA Park Staff to reveal the mystery of the dunes. The program includes a guided walk and activity stations. The event is geared towards ages 3 to 6, but all are welcome. RSVP at the phone number provided. June 21 3-4 p.m. Free. (805) 474-2664. Oceano Dunes Visitor Center, 555 Pier Ave., Oceano.

MULTICULTURAL DANCE CLASS

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

PISMO STATE BEACH 2ND ANNUAL SANDCASTLE COMPETITION Pismo

State Beach is excited to host their 2nd annual Sandcastle Competition. Grab your buckets, friends and family, and join in the fun. RSVP at the link. June 14 , 8-11:30 a.m. Free. (805) 474-2664. castateparksweek.org. West Grand Avenue Plaza and Parking Lot, 25 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.

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.

SURF LESSONS ALL SUMMER LONG

Learn to surf with Sandbar Surf School. All equipment is provided, including a surfboard, wetsuit, and leash. You must pre-register. Through Aug. 31, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $60. (805) 835-7873. sandbarsurf.com. Addie Street Surfer Parking Lot, Addie Street, Pismo 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) 481-

6399. 5 Cities Swim School, 425 Traffic Way, Arroyo Grande, 5citiesswimschool.com.

SANTA YNEZ VALLEY

SANTA YNEZ VALLEY PRIDE PARADE AND FESTIVAL The 2025 SYV Pride Parade will roll through downtown Solvang with floats, music, and more, ending with a family-centric Pride Festival (also in downtown Solvang).

June 14 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free; with item or activity purchase prices. syvpride. org/2025-pride. Downtown Solvang, Citywide, Solvang.

FOOD & DRINK

NORTH COAST SLO COUNTY

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.

WINEMAKER’S DINNER FEATURING

OPOLO VINEYARDS Join in welcoming Opolo Vineyards for a signature wine dinner event. Enjoy a fine five-course meal accompanied by hand-selected Opolo wines. June 22 , 5:30-8 p.m. $130. (805) 924-3353. cambriapineslodge.com/ events/onsite. Cambria Pines Lodge, 2905 Burton Dr., Cambria.

NORTH SLO COUNTY

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

JUNE 2025 CENTRAL COAST COOKING

SHOW Central Coast Party Helpers presents the Central Coast Cooking Show. Come celebrate the cooking industry and watch local pro chefs cook delicious seasonal dishes along with wine pairings from local wineries and delectable desserts. June 17 4:30-6:30 p.m. $88. my805tix.com. Idler’s Home Paso Robles, 2361 Theatre Drive, Paso Robles.

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created by chef Emilie Goldstein. Emilie will craft a menu filled with flavor, though the details remain a delightful surprise. Each course will be paired with selected Rosés from local wineries. Get tickets now. June 14 , 6:30 p.m. $125. my805tix. com. JonnyBoy’s Bagelry, 5935 Entrada Ave, Atascadero.

TACO TUESDAYS La Parilla Taqueria will be in the courtyard serving up their delicious tacos and tostadas. Menu typically includes barbacoa, chicken, and pastor tacos, as well as shrimp ceviche tostadas. Tuesdays, 5-8 p.m. (805) 460-6042. ancientowlbeergarden.com. Ancient Owl Beer Garden, 6090 El Camino Real, suite C, Atascadero.

TASTE OF TIN CITY WALKING TOUR

Enjoy the first ever walking tour of Tin City – an industrial area just outside of downtown Paso Robles – that is home to a community of innovative and passionate producers of high-quality wines, spirits, beer, and more. Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $125. (805) 400-3141. toasttours.com/tour/ tin-city-walking-tour/. Toast Tours, 1722 Stillwater Ct, Paso Robles.

SAN LUIS OBISPO

DINNER & A DUEL FEATURING THE KILLER DUELING PIANOS Join for a night of music, comedy, and crowdfueled energy at the Dinner & A Duel Event, featuring The Killer Dueling Pianos. Two masterful pianists will go head-to-head, taking the audience’s song requests. From classic rock to today’s chart-toppers, no genre is off-limits. Get tickets now. June 13 , 5-8:30 p.m. $45. my805tix.com. Embassy Suites by Hilton, 333 Madonna Rd., San Luis Obispo, (805) 305-1361.

DOWNTOWN SLO FARMERS MARKET Thursdays, 6-9 p.m. Downtown SLO, Multiple locations, San Luis Obispo.

NAME THAT NOISE: MUSIC TRIVIA A monthly special music-only 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.

QUEER TRIVIA Sip some cider, test your LGBTQ trivia knowledge, and learn new fun facts. Topic themes and hosts rotate each week. Prizes for winners. BYO food. Third Friday of every month, 6-8 p.m. Free. (805) 292-1500. Two Broads Ciderworks, 3427 Roberto Ct., suite 130, San Luis Obispo, twobroadscider.com.

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

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Arts

Got art?

The A-Town Art Hop Returns to downtown Atascadero for a twoday celebration on Friday, June 13 (6 to 9 p.m.), and Saturday, June 14 (noon to 5 p.m.).

“Same funky vibe, twice the time,” organizers announced.

“Back by popular demand, the A-Town Art Hop returns in 2025 with an expanded two-day celebration of art, music, and collective spirit in the heart of downtown Atascadero.

Mark your calendars and get ready for a weekend that brings together artists, musicians, local businesses, and community. It’s time to celebrate. With construction complete and a new sense of vibrancy in the air, the Art Hop invites everyone to rediscover a revitalized downtown Atascadero.”

Atascadero is having its renaissance moment with a lot of cute shops, amazing eateries, and places for libations. It’s also undergone a lot of construction in recent years, including the main drag—El Camino Real.

“That’s why this Art Hop is about more than just art,” organizers added. “It’s about reintroducing our community to a revitalized downtown—getting people walking, gathering, exploring, and reconnecting with all the incredible spaces, shops, and restaurants that make Atascadero special.”

Learn more and find a map at atownarthop.org, and follow on Instagram @atownarthop.

Keep calm and carry yarn

On Wednesday, June 25, fiber artist Trish Andersen and the San Luis Obispo Museum of Art (SLOMA) Chief Curator Emma Saperstein will discuss Andersen’s upcoming installation, Little by Little, coming to the museum on Saturday, June 28 (through Oct. 4), in The Penny (664 Marsh St., SLO), from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. A wine reception begins at 5 p.m., and the event is free and open to the public, but an RSVP is required to attend via sloma. org/exhibition/trish-andersen.

“In her first immersive installation of this kind, artist Trish Andersen transforms SLOMA’s Gray Wing into a vibrant landscape of color and texture,” the museum announced. “Made up of 200 circular forms—some suspended from the ceiling, other tufted forms on the ground below—this space becomes a meditation on strength in numbers, collective action, and the quiet power of repetition. The work invites us to consider how small parts can build something greater— how patience, presence, and persistence can shape a joyful and unified whole.”

SLOMA is located at 1010

Broad St. ∆

BY CALEB WISEBLOOD

Stage direction

On the eve of its 50th anniversary, Great American Melodrama artists and operators reflect on what’s kept the quirky theater thriving

Editor’s note: is is the second in a two-part series going behind the scenes with the Great American Melodrama’s owners, cast, and crew.

e rst part, “Party like it’s 1975,” ran on June 5.

Like many artists the Great American Melodrama attracts, artistic director Johnny Keating is a California transplant. His career’s colored with performing arts gigs in Arizona, Florida, Washington, and other states.

After relocating from Minnesota to Oceano in 2008 to act in his rst Melodrama show, he became fast friends with his peers at the company o stage, partly thanks to their living situation.

e Melodrama’s inclusive housing, o ered as part of the company’s contracts with actors and creative team members since the theater’s inception, allows artists traveling from afar to jump right into a production’s rehearsal period without worrying about nding a place to stay.

From the Melodrama’s beginning in 1975, the company’s lodging options have always been within walking distance of the theater, since a lot of out-of-area talent would y or bus in “without cars,” Melodrama co-owner Lynne Schlenker said. Schlenker and her husband, John, currently own two properties—a ve-bedroom house and a threebedroom condo—they’ve designated to house Melodrama employees.

During the theater’s early years, however, the couple rented a handful of di erent spots in Oceano where they o ered housing to employees. Staying on brand with an optimistic and coste ective outlook, the pair bought the threebedroom condo about 30 years ago. Less than a decade later, they purchased the ve-bedroom house.

Between the two properties, Melodrama managing director Stacy Halvorsen said that local talent also regularly use the company’s housing.

Some Melodrama regulars have taken advantage of the option periodically over several years, and they’ve experienced di erent iterations of either household—comparing it to di erent seasons of a reality show. Billy Breed is one such actor.

Celebrate good times

The Great American Melodrama is staging Less Miserable through June 14. Its next show, How the West Was Really Won, opens June 20 and runs through Aug. 2. The theater’s 50th anniversary celebration kicks off on Aug. 8 and runs through Sept. 20. Visit americanmelodrama.com or call (805) 489-2499 for ticket information and showtimes.

The Melodrama is located at 1863 Front St., Oceano.

Born and raised in West Virginia, Breed lent his acting and dancing skills to theaters in New York, Tennessee, and other states before rst stepping onto the Great American Melodrama’s stage in the late ’90s.

After a few shows with the company, he ventured to Illinois. But he couldn’t get the Central Coast out of his head and returned about ve years later to work with the Melodrama again.

“ ey’re like a theatrical family, and a very unique theater in what they do,” said Breed, a recognizable face for anyone who’s been to a Melodrama, PCPA, or SLO REP show in the past two decades.

Later this summer, Breed will join other notable gures in the Melodrama’s pantheon to begin rehearsals for the theater’s 50th anniversary celebration, described as a song, dance, and comedy showcase with selected highlights from past years’ productions. Performances open on Aug. 8 and will run through Sept. 20.

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“We had a lovely dinner, and all of us brought our mattresses into the living room like a sleepover and had a re in the replace,” Keating recalled. “We all had wa es in the morning. at’s a really clean, sweet version of all the wild times we had there.”

Keating said that the Melodrama’s newest actors, many in their 20s or 30s, seem “much more subdued” than past generations who’ve used the housing. Melodrama managing director Halvorsen agreed.

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e people Breed’s collaborated with and befriended via the local theater community are a big part of what’s kept him here for so long, he said. But what really drew him back to the area after living in Chicago wasn’t related to theater at all, Breed admitted.

“Chicago is a great working actors’ town. But I thought, ‘I cannot stand these winters,’” Breed said with a laugh.

Channeling that chilly attitude comes in handy whenever Breed gets to play Ebenezer Scrooge, the role he’s most frequently reprised during his time with the Melodrama, as part of the theater’s annual winter production, e Holiday Extravaganza.

If Breed ever gets a real-life visit from the Ghost of Christmas Past, it might take him back to Christmas Eve 2008. He was staying in the same cast house as Keating at the time.

“ ey’re not drinkers or real big partiers,” Halvorsen said. “ e only problems that come up are like, ‘Oh, we need another controller to play Mario Kart.’”

One day before rehearsals started for the theater’s current production, a spoof of Les Misérables aptly named Less Miserable (onstage now through June 14), rst-time Melodrama actor Madeline Gambon unpacked her belongings in the cast house she’s staying at.

“It’s been really lovely so far. We’re all cool with each other,” said Gambon, originally from Ventura County. “It’s very nice because I like being able to come home and know that I’ll be able to hibernate in my space of need or that we can all hang out. We’ll chill in our rooms but we’re willing to chill with each other.”

Gambon’s rst impression of the Melodrama once her work on Less Miserable began was: “ is place is a well-oiled machine.”

Keating hired Gambon for the Melodrama after meeting her through the Uni ed Professional eatre Auditions program, which was also Breed’s gateway into the Melodrama back in 1998.

Another thing Gambon and Breed have in common is they’re not immune to snack bar cravings after most shows.

“I’ll just snack on whatever’s available at the end of the night,” Gambon said. “ ere tends to be a couple baked potatoes, and nacho cheese, and the chips.”

Senior Sta Writer Caleb Wiseblood, from New Times’ sister paper, the Sun, is grabbing extra jalapeños. Send comments to cwiseblood@ santamariasun.com.

WHERE THERE’S A BILL Billy Breed has performed in dozens of Great American Melodrama productions and vaudeville revues over the past twoplus decades. He’s worked with the local theater on and off since 1998.

CROISSANT ON A CLOUD It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No, it’s a giant croissant! Joshua Kenebrew, Beth Siegling, and Annaliese Chambers (left to right) are among the stars of the Great American Melodrama’s production of Less Miserable, onstage now through June 14.

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Dreaming and scheming

Wes Anderson (Rushmore, e Royal Tenenbaums, e Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou) directs his script co-written with Roman Coppola about shady international businessman Zsa-zsa Korda (Benicio Del Toro), whose many enemies are constantly trying to assassinate him. Believing his death may be imminent, he decides to make his novitiate nun daughter, Liesl (Mia reapleton), his sole heir and directs her in carrying out his most audacious project yet. (101 min.)

THE PHOENICIAN SCHEME

What’s it rated? PG-13

What’s it worth, Anna? Full price

What’s it worth, Glen? Full price

Where’s it showing? Colony, Downtown Centre, Palm, Park, Stadium 10

Glen I love Wes Anderson’s lms—every one of them, including this one—but the marketing campaign is claiming this is Anderson’s funniest lm yet. It’s not. It is, however, classic Wes Anderson with his signature quirky awed characters, A-list ensemble cast, distinctive color palette, and emotional resonance. Zsa-zsa is immoral, his daughter doesn’t have much of a relationship with him, but he fascinates her, and in the hopes of curtailing some of his baser instincts—using slave labor for some of his projects, for instance—Liesl decides to accompany him as he lies to and nagles his business partners into covering “the gap,” a funding shortfall in his big project that will create a revenue stream lasting 150 years. Anderson’s characters are often dreamers, and Zsa-zsa dreams big.

Anna I hadn’t heard the billing of this as Anderson’s “funniest lm,” and I’ll agree that it didn’t strike me as particularly laughout-loud funny, but that isn’t to say it wasn’t a total delight to watch. ere’s something pretty impressive about Anderson being able to have such speci c stylization that works throughout so many movies, this one included. You go in knowing what to expect—meticulously thought-out sets and costuming, a banger of a cast, and quirky

STAND BY ME

What’s it rated? R When? 1986

Where’s it showing? The Bay Theatre of Morro Bay on June 13 at 7 p.m.

You’ve likely seen this 1986 coming-of-age drama, and if you’re like me, you’ve seen it more than a dozen times. Still, it’s a film that—back when you used to flip through channels—I would always say yes to and still do today. Between Richard Dreyfus’ narration and the troope of boys’ adventures, this film weaves an overall story of childhood friendship and how the

BESTIES (Left to right) Gordie (Wil Wheaton), Vern (Jerry O’Connell), Teddy (Cory Feldman), and Chris (River Phoenix) go in search of a dead body, in Stand by Me, playing June 16 in the Bay Theatre.

characters all around. While the storyline always moves things along, my motivation for watching Anderson’s movies on repeat is the absolute richness of the sets, often resembling a sort of stage production. I can’t say it has won my heart as my favorite Anderson lm, but I’m certainly glad to have seen it.

Glen I’d watch it again. Michael Cera stars as Bjorn Lund, a Norwegian entomologist who becomes Zsa-zsa’s administrative assistant and who falls for Liesl. Tom Hanks and Bryan Cranston turn up as American business partners Leland and Reagan. Scarlett Johansson stars as Zsa-zsa’s cousin Hilda Sussman-Korda. Bill Murray stars as God in Zsa-zsa’s afterlife dreams. Riz Ahmed, Mathieu Amalric, Je rey Wright, Benedict Cumberbatch, Rupert Friend, Hope Davis, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Willem Dafoe, F. Murray Abraham—the cast is straight-up amazing. e story is cleverly told as Zsazsa maneuvers to hold his audacious plan

little moments become so significant with time.

Gordie (Wil Wheaton) has lost his big brother, and his parents can’t get over the death, which leaves Gordie pretty wholly ignored. His band of misfits—Chris (River Phoenix), Teddy (Cory Feldman), and Vern (Jerry O’Connell)—set off to find a rumored dead body out in the woods. Each kid is struggling with his own problems, whether it’s being ignored by their parents or wanting their parents to ignore them, the foursome bonds over their weekend adventure, and they come to learn that life is complicated for everyone—even kids.

Based on Stephen King’s 1982 novella The Body, this is a must-see movie, and if you’ve seen it a bunch like me, why not get nostalgic and watch it on the big screen? (89 min.)

—Anna

COOL HAND LUKE

What’s it rated? PG When? 1967

together. Satirizing capitalism and corruption, power, and moral irresponsibility, e Phoenician Scheme holds a mirror to human failings while exploring the meaning of family ties. If you don’t already love Anderson, this probably won’t win you over, but for fans, this hits the spot.

Anna His lms are always a welcome treat. ey’re funny and clever and quick-witted. Zsa-zsa has nearly died so many times that his mortality is actually starting to seep in. He’s got to win over Liesl, and while it’s touch-and-go for a bit, he eventually does. Cera as lovestruck Bjorn is great: charming and dorky, and his character takes us on some fun twists. I look forward to watching this again when it streams, but it’s de nitely worth the price of admission to see on the big screen. ∆

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

Where’s it showing? The Palm Theatre of San Luis Obispo on June 13 at 7 p.m.

“Sometimes nothing can be a real cool hand.”

Directed by Stuart Rosenberg, this 1967 anti-establishment film encapsulates the antiauthoritarianism of the ’60s. Set in the early 1950s, the film follows decorated World War II veteran Lucas

“Luke” Jackson, who drunkenly destroys several parking meters in Florida, landing him a two-year sentence on a chain gang and setting up an epic

battle of wills between Luke and the prison camp warden, Captain (Strother Martin), and his ruthless chief guard, Boss Godfrey (Morgan Woodward). Along the way, Luke wins over prisoner leader Dragline (George Kennedy in in an Oscar-winning supporting actor turn), as well as his fellow inmates, who are impressed by his resistance to authority. Luke’s defiance, tenacity, and resilience inspire, and the film contains decided Christian imagery with Luke as a redeemer. After winning a 50 hardboiled egg-eating challenge, Luke is depicted in Jesus’ crucifixion position. After he learns of his mother’s death, he sings “Plastic Jesus,” accompanying himself on the banjo. It’s truly one of the great films of the 1960s and a career-defining role for Newman, who was nominated for an Oscar. It’s also got a terrific score by Lalo Schifrin. Masterful! (126 min.) ∆ —Glen

FAILURE TO COMMUNICATE

TIES THAT BIND (Left to right) Corrupt international businessman Zsa-zsa Korda (Benicio Del Toro); his novitiate nun daughter, Liesl (Mia Threapleton); and his administrative assistant, Bjorn Lund (Michael Cera), struggle to hold Korda’s ambitious business plan together, in The Phoenician Scheme, screening in local theaters.

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Paul Newman stars as decorated World War II veteran Lucas

“Luke” Jackson, who winds up on a Florida chain gang in the early 1950s, setting in motion an epic battle of wills, in Cool Hand Luke, playing at the Palm Theatre on June 13.

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PHOTO COURTESY OF COLUMBIA PICTURES

Music

BY GLEN STARKEY

Stay chill

Grateful Shred closes day 3 of the Live Oak Music Festival on June 15

Idon’t know how many Grateful Dead tribute bands are out there, but I’m guessing a lot. However, I bet very few of them have a Deadhead street-cred story as cool as Grateful Shred’s, who cemented their rep as an authentic Dead tribute when in 2017 they played in the parking lot of the Hollywood Bowl before a Dead and Company show. They managed to stir up such a big crowd that the police stepped in to shut down their impromptu concert. Type “Busted at the Bowl” into YouTube to find it. The incident created what the band called instant “Shred-cred.”

“We’ve been dealt some pretty good cards,” bandmember Austin McCutchen said on the band’s website. “It’s been cool to roll with it and push forward and continually make stuff happen. Things have gone our way. Even that video happened magically. It was put together at the last minute, and boom!”

These Grateful Dead parking lot preparties are legendary, with vendors cashing in on Grateful Dead merch. Dubbed Shakedown Street, the parking lot vendor area inspired both a song and album of the same name: Shakedown Street (1978), which is actually the only Grateful Dead record I own. I bought it in high school.

I tried to get an interview with Grateful Shred, but they didn’t get back to me by

my deadline, which seems like a classic Deadhead thing to do, man. See Grateful Shred when they close this year’s three-day Live Oak Music Festival on Sunday, June 15

Also on Sunday, start your morning with Moonshiner Collective frontman and singersongwriter Dan Curcio playing the beer garden at 8 a.m. Singer-songwriter Cate Armstrong follows in the beer garden at 9 a.m.

Folky duo Murphy Wylde takes to the main stage at 10 a.m. In a real blast from the past, Curcio and members of his college band, Still Time, will follow to bring folky California beach rock to the main stage at 11:30 a.m.

Fiddler Phil Salazar will host the Jamming Workshop with Phil aimed to help you play well with others at noon on Stage Too.

Miko Marks will bring her soulful Americana to the main stage at 1 p.m. Americana quintet Rose’s Pawn Shop plays Stage Too at 2:15 p.m. Meanwhile, The Funk Junket brings their high-voltage global funk to the beer garden at 2:15.

Soul, funk, and jazz ensemble The Charities play the main stage at 3:30 p.m. Bluegrass and Americana act AJ Lee & Blue Summit follow on the main stage at 5. Then the headliner.

Corridos and cumbianorteña to arena rock

First, if you were hoping to see Rod Stewart at Vina Robles Amphitheatre on Sunday, June 15, the show’s been rescheduled for Sunday, Sept. 21. Sir Rod is recovering from the flu, and announced, “So sorry my friends. I’m devastated and sincerely apologize for any inconvenience to my fans. I’ll be back onstage and will see you soon.” Previously purchased tickets will be honored.

Still on the books at Vina Robles Amphitheatre is Los

Tucanes de Tijuana on June 14 (8 p.m.; all ages; $71.70 to $129.55 at ticketmaster.com).

The regional Mexican group led by Mario Quintero Lara has entertained fans for nearly four decades with a long repertoire of corridos and cumbia-norteña. They’ve sold more than 20 million albums worldwide and have garnered 34 gold and 30 platinum records as well as earning a Latin Grammy in 2012, five Grammy nominations, nine Lo Nuestro Awards, and multiple BMI Awards.

Americana rules

Storied rock act Foreigner plays on Wednesday, June 18 (doors at 6:30, show at 8 p.m.; all ages; $76.80 to $1,534 at tickertmaster.com), and this show will mark the end of an era for lead vocalist Kelly Hansen, who recently announced he’ll be stepping down. Lou Gramm was the band’s original lead singer, but Hansen has sung for Foreigner since 2005. The current lineup also features founding member and band leader Mick Jones, the co-songwriter responsible for many of the band’s biggest hits such as “Feels Like the First Time,” “Colds as Ice,” “Hot Blooded,” “Dirty White Boy,” “Waiting for a Girl Like You,” and many others.

Live Music

NORTH COAST SLO COUNTY

40OZ TO FREEDOM (A TRIBUTE TO BRDLEY AND SUBLIME) Hear the country’s premier Sublime tribute band, 40 oz. to Freedom perform live. Tickets are available for purchase at the link. June 14 , 8-10:30 p.m. $15. thesirenmorrobay.com. The Siren, 900 Main St., Morro Bay, (805) 225-1312.

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.

BURLEY THISTLES Alternative rock ground Burley Thistles, known for their guitar-driven sound and memorable

songs, will hit the stage of Stolo Family Vineyards. Hear them blend heartland rock with classic rock influences. June 12 , 4-6 p.m. Stolo Family Vineyards, 3776 Santa Rosa Creek Rd., Cambria. LISTENING AS RITUAL Group listening sessions with musician/musicologist Ben Gerstein. Explore remarkable recordings of world music, nature field recording, western classical and contemporary, and jazz, sharing and discussing inspiration and perspectives on the expressive power of peoples, cultures, animals and habitats through sonic experience. Every other Monday, 7-8:15 p.m. $10-$15 donation. (805) 305-1229. leftcoastartstudio.com/. Left Coast Art Studio, 1188 Los Osos Valley Rd., Los Osos. MORRO BAY SHANTY PROJECT AT THE DOCKSIDE TOO Hear historical (and hysterical) songs of the sea, while enjoying lunch at this dockside venue. Your

tips will benefit the Morro Bay Maritime Museum. June 16 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. (805)225-6571. Dockside Restaurant, 1245 Embarcadero bay front, Morro Bay.

MORRO BAY WHITE CAPS COMMUNITY BAND, MUSIC BY THE SEA SUMMER CONCERT SERIES The Morro Bay White Caps Community Band will perform four concerts on the South T-Pier featuring jazz, classical, rock, and pop music. June 14 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free, Donations accepted. (805) 459-9543. morrobaywhitecaps.com. Morro Bay S. T Pier, 1185 Embarcadero, Morro Bay. OPEN MIC NIGHT Each Wednesday, enjoy this Open Mic Night in the downstairs dining area. Grab some friends and show off your talents. Food and drink service will be available. Wednesdays, 6 p.m. Free. (805) 995-3883. schoonerscayucos.com. Schooners, 171 North Ocean Ave, Cayucos. SWEET SPOTS (FREE SHOW) SLO-based

band, The Sweetspots, blend R&B, funk, and soul into their unique style. Hear them live at The Siren. June 13, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Free. thesirenmorrobay.com. The Siren, 900 Main St., Morro Bay, (805) 225-1312. THAT’S WHAT SHE SAID! (FREE AFTERNOON DANCE PARTY) That’s What She Said, the high-energy fourperson band are set to perform at The Siren and play danceable and well-known classic rock and pop from the ‘60s to ‘90s. Hear them live! June 14 2-5 p.m. Free. thesirenmorrobay.com. The Siren, 900 Main St., Morro Bay, (805) 225-1312.

NORTH SLO COUNTY

EASTON EVERETT Easton Everett is a singer-songwriter who blends indie folk, neo-folk, and world beat with intricate fingerstyle guitar. Hear him live at McPrice Myers Wine Company. June 14 4-7 p.m. McPrice Myers Wine

Numbskull and Good Medicine have a couple of country-esque shows lined up at two different venues this week starting with The Lowdown Drifters in Club Car Bar on Saturday, June 14 (8 p.m.; all ages; $24.41 at goodmedicinepresents.com). Hailing from Fort Worth, Texas, they call themselves “a hard living, hard loving, and hard leaving group of musicians blending country, rock, and Americana into a sound of their own; the epitome of a rock band with a fiddle problem.”

Next up is Silverada in The Siren on Wednesday, June 18 (7 p.m.; 21-and-older;

Company, 3525 Adelaida Rd., Paso Robles, (805) 237-1245, mcpricemyers. com. Singer-songwriter Easton Everett will perform his indie folk, neo-folk, and world beat sounds at Sun Outdoors Paso Robles. June 20, 6-8 p.m. Sun Outdoors Paso Robles, 3800 Golden Hill Road, Paso Robles, (805) 242-4700.

FATHER’S DAY FUN AT SENSORIO WITH SUNNY WRIGHT AND THE DARRELL VOSS

TRIO Sunny Wright and The Darrell Voss Trio will perform on the Ampitheater stage at Sensorio. Enjoy this Father’s Day with dinner options, a full bar, and beautiful lights. June 15, 6:45-9:45 p.m. $35-$65. (805) 226-4287. sensoriopaso.com/. Sensorio, 4380 Highway 46 East, Paso Robles.

FATHER’S DAY JAZZ AT LE VIGNE WINERY WITH MARSHALL OTWELL ON KEYS AND SUNNY WRIGHT-VOCALS

Enjoy live jazz this Father’s Day afternoon at The Le Vigne Winery tasting room, with

Marshall Otwell and Sunny Wright. More information is available at the link. June 15 , 6:45-9:45 p.m. Free. (805) 227-4000. levignewinery.com/. Le Vigne Winery, 5115 Buena Vista Drive, Paso Robles.

FRIDAY NIGHT DJ Weekly DJ series, with a different DJ every Friday. Presented by friends at Traffic Record store in Atascadero. Come listen, dance, drink, and unwind every Friday. All ages event; no cover charge. Fridays, 7-10 p.m. (805) 460-6042. ancientowlbeergarden. com. Ancient Owl Beer Garden, 6090 El Camino Real, suite C, Atascadero. HUBBA WINES 2025 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES Head to Hubba Wines in Tin City for live music featuring local bands every Friday evening. Wine and food available for purchase. Fridays, 5-9 p.m. through Aug. 29 $5 donation. (805) 550-8190. hubbawines.com/Events. Hubba Wines, 2929 Limestone Way, Paso Robles.

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SHAKEDOWN STREET HEROES Grateful Dead tribute act Grateful Shred headlines the last day of the Live Oak Music Festival, June 15 , at El Chorro Regional Park.

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FEELS LIKE THE FIRST TIME Nederlander Concerts presents arena rockers Foreigner at the Vina Robles Amphitheatre on June 18

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HARD LIVIN’ Good Medicine and Numbskull present country and Americana act The Lowdown Drifters at Club Car Bar on June 14 PHOTO COURTESY OF

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JAZZ AT SENSORIO PASO ROBLES WITH TOME BETHKE AND SUNNY WRIGHT Tom Bethke and Sunny Wright are set to grace the Ampitheater stage at Sensorio. Hear them live and enjoy the array of dinner options, the full bar, and beautiful light art exhibit. June 19 6:45-9:45 p.m. $35-$65. (805) 226-4287. sensoriopaso.com/. Sensorio, 4380 Highway 46 East, Paso Robles.

JUNE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES AT BARTON FAMILY ESTATE Join every Friday in June for live music to kick off the weekend. More info can be found at the link. June 13 5-8:30 p.m. and June 20 5-8:30 p.m. (805) 237-0771. bartonfamilywines. com/events/detail/Summer-concert-seriesjune6-2025/. Barton Family Wines, 2174 Highway 46 West, Paso Robles.

LIVE MUSIC AT MCPRICE MYERS WINES WITH EASTON EVERETT FOR NATIONAL ROSÉ DAY Join for Beautiful Earth Rosé and live music. What better day than National Rosé Day for warm evenings with tunes? June 14, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. $25 tasting fee waived with $75 purchase. (805) 237-1245. mcpricemyers.com/ events/roseday2025. McPrice Myers Wine Company, 3525 Adelaida Rd., Paso Robles.

OPEN MIC NIGHT Hosted by The Journals 805 (John and Dylan Krause). Mondays, 9 p.m. Pine Street Saloon, 1234 Pine St., Paso Robles.

ROD STEWART LIVE Join legendary British pop and rock singer, songwriter, and record producer for a night of live music. Visit site for tickets and more info. June 15 , 7:30 p.m. vinaroblesamphitheatre.com/concerts.

Vina Robles Amphitheatre, 3800 Mill Rd., Paso Robles, (805) 286-3670.

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.

STRANGE CAKE LIVE Head to Hubba Wines in Tin City for live music from Strange Cake. June 20, 5-9 p.m. $5.00 Donation. (805) 550-8190. hubbawines. com/Events. Hubba Wines, 2929 Limestone Way, Paso Robles.

SUMMER CONCERT SERIES AT HUBBA WINES WITH THE BUNKER CLUB

6/14 SAT 1:00 - 4:00 PM The Current Thing 5:00 - 8:00 PM Golf Alpha Bravo

6/15 SUN 1:00 - 4:00 PM Soul Maps 5:00 - 8:00 PM Tristan Lake Leabu & Regina Ferguson

6/21 SAT 1:00 - 4:00 PM Kelly Moreno & Friends 5:00 - 8:00 PM Amablito

6/22 SUN 1:00 - 4:00 PM Hanley Page Band 5:00 - 8:00 PM Michael Ray Peters

6/28 SAT 1:00 - 4:00 PM Burley Thistles 5:00 - 8:00 PM Joey & the J’s

6/29 SUN 1:00 - 4:00 PM Strange Cake 5:00 - 8:00 PM Brenda Carsey

7/3 THU 1:00 - 4:00 PM Curtis & Friends 5:00 - 8:00 PM Murder Hornets

7/5 SAT 1:00 - 4:00 PM The Current Thing 5:00 - 8:00 PM The Rayford Bros.

EASTON EVERETT Singer-songwriter

Easton Everett blends indie folk, neo-folk, and world beat with intricate fingerstyle guitar playing. Hear him live! June 15 1-4 p.m. Sextant Wines, 1653 Old Price Canyon Road, San Luis Obispo, (805) 542-0133.

FLAVOR PACKET Flavor Packet is a California jazz band that stirs up an imaginative sound with their contemporary and world-beat-influenced jazz music. Hear them live at Krobar Craft Distillery. June 21 , 6-9 p.m. Krobar Craft Distillery, 10 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo, krobardistillery.com.

IMPROV EXTRAVAGANZA AT THE BUNKER Get ready for a whirlwind of wit, chaos, and unscripted brilliance at Improv Extravaganza—the ultimate showcase of indie improv talent! Come cheer on your favorite teams, or discover new ones, in this show of back-to-back sets. Tickets are available at the link. June 21 , 6:15-8 p.m. $13. my805tix.com. The Bunker SLO, 810 Orcutt Road, San Luis Obispo.

MOONSHINER COLLECTIVE & VINTAGE

RENEGADES AT CONCERTS IN THE PLAZA Hear Vintage Renegades and Moonshiner Collective play live. There will be an after party at Libertine Brewing Co. with Big Wheel Cobra at 8:30 p.m. June 20, 5 p.m. Mission Plaza, Downtown, San Luis Obispo.

OPEN-MIC CELTIC CABARET Come gather with Celtic Cabaret to play your party-piece, poem, toe-dance, or whatever you got! Audiences are welcome. June 22 1-4 p.m. Free. (805) 710-3309. St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church SLO, 650 Pismo St., San Luis Obispo.

UNITY IN THE COMMUNITY See a packed lineup of great live music, as well as 30 featured nonprofits who will be there to share all they have to offer. Get tickets and more info at the link. June 21 2-10 p.m. $18. my805tix.com. Rod & Hammer Rock, 855 Aerovista Pl., San Luis Obispo, (805) 543-1843.

WALTER TROUT LIVE Hear American guitarist and singer Walter Trout perform live at The Fremont. As a former member of Canned Heat and Bluesbreakers, Trout will deliver his iconic blues style for audience members. Get tickets and more info at the link. June 12 7 p.m. $38. fremontslo.com. The Fremont Theater, 1035 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, (805) 546-8600.

Head to Hubba Wines in Tin City for live music featuring local bands every Friday evening! Wine and food will be available for purchase. June 13 5-9 p.m. $5.00 Donation. (805) 550-8190. hubbawines. com/Events. Hubba Wines, 2929 Limestone Way, Paso Robles.

SAN LUIS OBISPO

2025 LIVE OAK MUSIC FESTIVAL You can expect a weekend full of music, art, camping, and activities to enjoy nature and connect with community. There will be three stages with musicians around the world, ranging from bluegrass, soul, and Americana music. Visit the link for tickets and more info. June 13 -15 $168. liveoakfest.org/. El Chorro Regional Park, California 1, San Luis Obispo.

ANYTHING FOR SALINAS – A TRIBUTE TO SELENA Hear Karol Posadas, the singer and songwriter of 12 years, live, performing in tribute to Selena. For the past 3 years, Karol has performed with multiple tribute bands. June 13 , 7 p.m. $29. fremontslo.com. The Fremont Theater, 1035 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, (805) 546-8600.

CONCERTS IN THE PLAZA: AFTER PARTY

SERIES Enjoy free live music in downtown SLO every Friday, immediately following the Concerts in the Plaza. The concerts are 21+. June 20 8:30 p.m. Free. my805tix.com. Libertine Brewing Company, 1234 Broad St., San Luis Obispo, (805) 548-2337.

E-FEM.URL, MARSYAS, FREQUENT

WEAVER Head to The Bunker to hear live sets from three bands and enjoy an evening of drinks. Tickets are available at the link. June 22 7-10 p.m. $13. my805tix.com. The Bunker SLO, 810 Orcutt Road, San Luis Obispo.

(a tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughan). June 13 7:30-9:30 p.m. (805) 489-9444. clarkcenter.org/shows/petty-party/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande. SLO COUNTY BAND THURSDAY NIGHT SUMMER CONCERTS Join in on the fun at these free Thursday night concerts with the Slo County Band. Bring your lawn chairs! Second Thursday of every month, 6:30-7:30 p.m. through Sept. 11 Free. (805) 473-5472. arroyogrande.org/ events. Rancho Grande Park, 500 James Way, Arroyo Grande.

SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS BOOMBOX BINGO Every third Tuesday is Bingo Night at Naughty Oak ... but with a musical twist! Enjoy a brew while listening to great tunes. June 17 7-9 p.m. $23. my805tix.com. Naughty Oak Brewing Company, 165 South Broadway, Orcutt. HAPPY HOUR MUSIC SERIES Enjoy live music at the winery most Friday evenings. Check site for concert schedule. Fridays presquilewine.com. Presqu’ile Winery, 5391 Presqu’ile Dr., Santa Maria, (805) 937-8110. LADIES NIGHT OUT Music by DJ Van Gloryious and DJ Panda. Features delicious daiquiri specials. Thursdays, 8 p.m.-midnight Roscoe’s Kitchen, 229 Town Center E, Santa Maria, (805) 623-8866.

LIVE MUSIC AND FOOD BY LOBO BUTCHER SHOP Check out live music every Friday night from a variety of artists at Steller’s Cellar in Old Orcutt. Dinner served by Lobo Butcher Shop between 5 and 7:30 p.m. Fridays, 5-9 p.m. Varies according to food options. (805) 6235129. stellerscellar.com. Steller’s Cellar, 405 E. Clark Ave., Orcutt. LIVE MUSIC AT STELLER’S CELLAR Various local musicians rotate each Friday. Fridays, 6-8:30 p.m. Free. Steller’s Cellar, 400 E. Clark Ave., Orcutt, (805) 623-5129, stellerscellar.com.

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

YACHT ROCK REVUE Atlanta-based band Yacht Rock Revue will hit the Fremont stage. Hear them live and get tickets at the link. June 17, 7 p.m. $37. fremontslo. com. The Fremont Theater, 1035 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, (805) 546-8600.

SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY

JAZZ, BLUES, AND SOUL AT PUFFER’S WITH SUNNY WRIGHT, JAKE ODELL, AND ALEX MORRISON Puffer’s is the place for live music! Hear live jazz, blues, and soul from Sunny Wright, Jake Odell, and Alex Morrison. June 22 , 5-8 p.m. $35-$65. (805) 773-6563. facebook.com/ PuffersofPismo/. Puffers of Pismo, 781 Price St., Pismo Beach.

KARAOKE AT SLO COUNTY’S ONLY

FILIPINO CAFE Join for all day, all ages

karaoke hosted at SLO County’s only brick and mortar Filipino cafe, Lumpia Bros Cafe. Enjoy karaoke, filipino dishes, acai, and coffee. Tuesdays-Saturdays-6 p.m. through Dec. 31 Free. (805) 202-8473. Lumpia Bros Cafe, 1187 W. Grand Ave., Grover Beach.

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.

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. PETTY PARTY: CELEBRATING THE MUSIC OF TOM PETTY AND THE HEARTBREAKERS Presented by Legends of the Canyon Entertainment. With special guest Stevie Ray Visited

MUSIC LESSONS AT COELHO ACADEMY Learn to play piano, drums, guitar, base, ukulele, or violin, or take vocal lessons. ongoing (805) 925-0464. coelhomusic. com/Lessons/lessons.html. Coelho Academy of Music, 325 E. Betteravia Rd., Santa Maria.

SUNDAY NIGHT FUN End the weekend with some good vibes. Music by DJ Van Gloryious. Sundays, 8 p.m.-midnight Roscoe’s Kitchen, 229 Town Center E, Santa Maria, (805) 623-8866.

LOMPOC/VANDENBERG

HOLLYWOOD’S GREATEST HITS

Presented by the Lompoc Pops Orchestra, led by conductor Brian Asher Alhadeff. June 22 , 4 p.m. lompocpopsorchestra. com/index.html. First United Methodist Church, 925 North F St., Lompoc. KARAOKE AT COLD COAST BREWING CO. Pick out a song, bring your friends, and get ready to perform. Wednesdays, 6-9 p.m. COLD Coast Brewing Company, 118 W Ocean Ave., Lompoc, (805) 8190723, coldcoastbrewing.com.

SANTA YNEZ VALLEY

JEFFREY EAST LIVE A singer-songwriter currently splitting his time between Los Angeles and Nashville, East has had his songs recorded by artists like Matchbox Twenty and more. June 22 3-5 p.m. $37. (805) 686-1789. solvangtheaterfest.org/ show-listing. Solvang Festival Theater, 420 2nd St., Solvang.

LIVE MUSIC SUNDAYS Sundays, 2-6 p.m. Brick Barn Wine Estate, 795 W. Hwy 246, Buellton, (805) 686-1208, brickbarnwineestate.com.

WINE DOWN WEDNESDAYS Wednesdays, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Brick Barn Wine Estate, 795 W. Hwy 246, Buellton, (805) 686-1208, brickbarnwineestate.com. ∆

$30.59 at goodmedicinepresents.com) with Taylor Hunnicutt and Todd Day Wait opening. Silverada is formerly Mike and the Moonpies, fronted by Mike Harmeier and which first formed in 2007 when he was still in his early 20s. Last year, he decided to change his band’s name as their sound continued to evolve.

“Back in the day, all we wanted to do was play the Broken Spoke,” said Harmeier in press materials, nodding to Austin’s hometown honky-tonk. “We had different aspirations back then. We were still figuring out what kind of band we were gonna be, and that took a lot of time and a lot of records.”

Now nine studio albums in, their most recent is 2024’s self-titled Silverada, their most ambitious album yet.

“Going into the studio, everybody in the band felt inspired to do something bigger than what they’d done before,” Harmeier explained. “We all knew we were at a precipice, and we wanted to jump. I brought in some songs that were metaphorical and not always straightforward, and that showed the guys that I wanted to take this music somewhere new … so they threw their own rulebooks out the window, too.”

Tribute fever

Tribute bands have always been popular, but lately it seems there are even more of them. The following five shows all pay homage to six of your favorite artists.

Tejano music queen

Anything for Salinas—A Tribute to Selena comes to the Fremont Theater on Friday, June 13 (doors at 7, show at 8 p.m.; all ages; $29.84 at prekindle.com). Karol Posadas channels Selena’s signature TexMex sound. The beloved artist was tragically shot and killed at 23, ending her promising career. The Anything For Salinas Band was assembled by Posadas’ family members.

Sail away

The Fremont also hosts Yacht Rock Revue on Tuesday, June 17 (doors at 7, show at 8 p.m.; all ages; $37.05 at prekindle.com). Rolling Stone magazine hailed this tribute act the “world’s premier soft-rock party band,” as they cover the sun-soaked hits of the ’70s and ’80s. A recent setlist included songs like 10cc’s “I’m Not in Love,” Fleetwood Mac’s “Everywhere,” Toto’s “Africa,” Looking Glass’ “Brandy (You’re a Fine Girl),” and Boz Scaggs’ “Lido Shuffle.”

Ska punk party people

Few bands incapsulate the ’90s So-Cal party ethos like Sublime, and 40oz to Freedom (A Tribute to Brdley and Sublime) will bring their high-energy homage to The Siren on Saturday, June 14 (8 p.m.; 21-andolder; $18.48 at tixr.com). They’re the 2010 winner of a San Diego Music Award for Best Tribute Artist.

Psychedelic, man

SLO Brew Live presents Which One’s Pink—A Tribute to the Music of Pink Floyd at Rod & Hammer Rock on Thursday, June 19 (doors at 7 p.m.; all ages; $32.36 at ticketweb.com).

This tribute band “performs note-for-note re-creations of most of Pink Floyd’s extensive catalogue, including complete performances of classic albums such as Dark Side of the Moon, The Wall, Wish You Were Here, and Animals,” according to organizers.

Tribute doubleheader

Legends of the Canyon Entertainment presents Petty Party: Celebrating the Music of Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers with special guest Stevie Ray Visited (a tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughan) at the Clark Center on Friday, June 15 (7:30 p.m.; all

ages; $45 to $55 at clarkcenter.org).

Petty Party is billed as LA’s premier Tom Petty tribute with six of the industry’s top tribute artists: “Four members of the band have been featured on AXS TV’s World’s Greatest Tribute Bands, bringing national recognition to their incredible talent and authenticity,” according to their bio.

Hear hits such as “American Girl,” “Breakdown,” “Don’t Do Me Like That,” “Free Fallin’,” “I Won’t Back Down,” “Refugee,” “The Waiting,” “Learning to Fly,” “Running Down a Dream,” and more.

Stevie Ray Visited features guitar master Roby Duron playing classic Stevie Ray songs. ∆

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

HARD RIDERS Good Medicine and Numbskull present country act Silverada (formerly Mike and the Moonpies) at The Siren on June 18 .

PHOTO COURTESY OF SILVERADA

LATIN POP Anything for Salinas—A Tribute to Selena featuring vocalist Karol Posadas comes to the Fremont Theater on June 13

PHOTO COURTESY OF ANYTHING FOR SALINAS

MARY JANE’S LAST DANCE Legends of the Canyon Entertainment presents Petty Party: Celebrating the Music of Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers at the Clark Center on June 15 .

PHOTO COURTESY OF PETTY PARTY

Balkan beauty

Opolo Vineyards in Paso releases America’s first official vranac wine

There’s a new red in town. And it’s all thanks to Rick Quinn and David Nichols, co-founders of Opolo Vineyards in Paso Robles.

Wine producers nationwide now have the official green light from the U.S. government to market vranac—a native Balkan grape pronounced “vrah-nuts” and meaning “black stallion.”

The aptly named ancient grape, which produces a rich, dark ruby wine with roots dating back to the Middle Ages, is the most widely planted variety in Montenegro and is also a staple in North Macedonia, Serbia, and Croatia.

“My grandfather was from Montenegro, and Balkan heritage has been something we’ve celebrated at Opolo since day one,” Quinn said. “But this is the first time we’ve been able to actually grow and produce a Balkan-style wine, which is very exciting. It’s really special to see this part of our heritage brought to the United States and to Paso Robles.”

Opolo planted 1,000 vines of vranac in 2018, followed by another 1,000 vines in 2019. The grapes were sourced from UC Davis’ Foundation Plant Services, which identifies and certifies the authenticity of the selection.

Opolo’s first attempt to label the wine was rejected by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, which did not recognize the grape. This prompted the winery to petition for its acceptance in July 2023. Approval was granted in February of this year, setting the stage for the debut of Opolo’s 2021 Reserve Vranac in May.

“Opolo has long had a Balkan theme— from the food we serve daily to the entertainment at our Harvest Festival to our Adriatic wine tours,” Nichols said. “It started with the name Opolo [which references rosé wines from the Dalmatian Coast], and it has just kept growing and evolving.

Saddle up

Purchase Opolo Vineyards’ inaugural vranac, Slavic for “black stallion,” at its estate tasting room at 7110 Vineyard Drive in Paso Robles or by calling (805) 238-9593.

Guests may purchase two bottles per person of the 2021 vintage, priced at $60. The winery is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Reservations are recommended. For more information, visit opolo.com and follow the winery on Instagram and Facebook @opolovineyards.

“Now to have this exclusive Balkan variety grown here at Opolo and introduce it to our guests is pretty amazing.”

The winery’s inaugural vranac, which features grapes from its 2018 estate planting, is priced at $60 and only available via direct order.

“There’s a high level of curiosity and interest,” Nichols said. “We have a two-bottle limit because the production was so small, but people are buying it sight unseen. They’re excited to try it. They think it’s fun to taste new things in the world of wine.

“Our vranac shares a lot of qualities with a Balkan-grown vranac, including deep color, full body, and dark berry flavors. Many grape varieties from Europe thrive in the California climate, and specifically on the Central Coast. Montenegro has a mild Mediterranean climate with limestone soils and warm summers. That said, vranac definitely has its own local profile grown in Paso Robles, just as you might compare a syrah grown here or in the Rhône, or a cabernet here or in Bordeaux. The layers of bright, fresh fruit in the Opolo vranac speak to that.”

European

USA Opolo’s Paso Robles-grown vranac,

but with distinct characteristics

And they always visit Plantaže winery in Montenegro, where they have the largest continuous vranac vineyard in the world.

“They make incredible vranac, and it’s fun to compare,” Quinn said. “Ours shows how exceptional vranac can be when grown in the California sun and Paso Robles soils.”

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He added that although vranac is one of a kind, it has elements of cabernet sauvignon, zinfandel, and petite sirah.

“You have the intense color similar to a petite sirah, but some of the supple tannins and flavors that are reminiscent of cabernet. And it also has elements of the fruit-forward and spice qualities of a classic westside Paso Robles zinfandel,” Nichols said.

Opolo further immerses guests in Balkan culture with its annual Harvest Festival as well as group wine tours to the Adriatic.

“We’re always looking forward to our next Harvest Festival and Grape Stomp, which is happening this year on Oct. 17 to 18,” Quinn said. “It’s held on our event lawn overlooking the estate and the Willow Creek District.

“We have Balkan music and dancing, great food and wine, grape stomping, and a lot of fun. It’s been a tradition at Opolo since the early days, and you don’t want to miss it if you’ve never been.”

Other unique Opolo offerings are organized trips to explore Quinn’s homeland, with the next one set for June 17 to July 2, 2026.

“It’s a fun-filled adventure on the Adriatic Sea and tasting wine at top wineries in Croatia, Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, and Montenegro,” Quinn said. “We enjoy world-renowned Balkan cuisine, unparalleled hospitality, and the beauty of the Adriatic and incredible mountain ranges.

“It’s not something we advertise, but we also visit the White Palace in Belgrade, Serbia, where we are welcomed by the prince. It’s not every day that you get to meet royalty.”

Opolo’s 2021 Reserve Vranac joins a storied repertoire of wines that regularly nabs 90-plus points from critics. Quinn and Nichols, both of Camarillo, launched their enterprise in 1999 and over the past 25-plus years have earned industry praise for their zinfandel, cabernet sauvignon, and Rhône varieties.

“We’re particularly proud of our Summit Creek wines, which are … available at many local retailers,” added Quinn’s daughter, Ricki Quinn, who serves as the winery’s marking director. “These wines are punching well above their price point with consistently high ratings.” Δ

Flavor Writer Cherish Whyte thinks Opolo’s vranac release is another coup for Paso. She’ll be sipping her new favorite ruby heavyweight at cwhyte@newtimesslo.com.

BORN IN THE

a native Balkan grape, rivals its

counterpart,

reflective of the estate’s terroir and SIP (sustainability in practice)-certified practices.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF OPOLO VINEYARDS

ODE TO THE ADRIATIC From left, longtime friends David Nichols and Rick Quinn founded Paso Robles’ Opolo Vineyards in 1999. The winery, named for traditional Balkan rosé, embraces Quinn’s heritage.

A RED TO REMEMBER Opolo Vinyard’s 2021 Reserve Vranac is dark, distinctive, and intense—“an ode to the rugged lands of Montenegro,” according to its label.

SIPS AND SCENERY Sveti Stefan is one of many historic sites on the agenda for Opolo’s 2026 wine tour of the Adriatic. The 15th century village is located just south of Budva, Montenegro.

Photo by: Andy Samarasena

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025-0916 (03/06/2009)

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The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PEAR VALLEY VINEYARD AND WINERY, PEAR VALLEY WINERY, PEAR VALLEY VINEYARD, PEAR VALLEY 4900 Union Road, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Pear Valley Vineyard, Inc. (4900 Union Road, Paso Robles, CA 93446). State of California The business is conducted by a corporation,Pear Valley Vineyard, Inc. Kathleen Jones Maas, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 04/28/2025. hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, atrujillo, Deputy. Exp. 04/28/2030.

June 5, 12, 19, 26, 2025

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2025-1012 (05/09/2025)

New Filing

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: FOAM FIGHTS, 53B Paseo Bella Montana, San Luis Obispo CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County. Erin Lam (53B Paseo Bella Montana, San Luis Obispo CA 93405). Leslie Courtemanche (53B Paseo Bella Montana, San Luis Obispo CA 93405), State of California. The business is conducted by a married couple, Shauna Lee Rogers. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 05/09/2025. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, atrujillo, Deputy. Exp. 05/09/2030. May 29, June 5, 12, 19, 2025

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2025-1029 (04/30/2025)

New Filing

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: JD WOODWORKS, 1187 11th St, Los Osos, CA 93402. San Luis Obispo County. JD Cabinets (1187 11th St, Los Osos, CA 93402). State of California The business is conducted by a corporation, JD Cabinets, Inc. Jay Donguyen, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 05/13/2025. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Elaina Cano, County Clerk, mparedes, Deputy. Exp. 05/13/2030. May 22, 29, June 5, 12, 2025

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025-1032 (N/A) The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: AI ADVANTAGE, 282 Main St, Pismo Beach, California 93449. San Luis Obispo County. Christian Benavides (2356 Oak Haven Lane Arroyo Grande CA 93420).

Any

or

one (1) Adobe Acrobat Portable Document Format (PDF) file of the proposal on flash drive. Proposals must be clearly marked and delivered no later than 2:00 pm, Tuesday, June 24, 2025. Late submissions after the deadline or proposals delivered via fax will not be accepted.

Submit

2025

NOTICE OF ADOPTION AND SUMMARY OF AMENDMENTS TO THE COUNTY INLAND AND COASTAL ZONE LAND USE ORDINANCES, LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM, BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION ORDINANCE, AND REAL PROPERTY DIVISION ORDINANCE TO UPDATE REGULATIONS RELATING TO ACCESSORY DWELLINGS, URBAN DWELLINGS, URBAN LOT SPLITS, AND THE DENSITY BONUS PROGRAM FOR CONSISTENCY WITH STATE LAW AND TO STREAMLINE AND SUPPORT AFFORDABLE HOUSING PRODUCTION (COUNTY FILE NUMBERS: LRP2024-00013 AND -00014)

On June 3, 2025, the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors adopted the following ordinances for consistency with State Law and to streamline and support affordable housing production:

1. Ordinance No. 3534, 3536, and 3538 amending the Inland and Coastal Zone Land Use Ordinances, Local Coastal Program, and Buildings and Construction Ordinance to update regulations relating to accessory dwellings,

2. Ordinance No. 3537 amending the Inland Land Use Ordinance to update regulations relating to urban dwellings,

3. Ordinance No. 3535 amending the Real Property Division Ordinance to update regulations relating to urban lot splits, and

4. Ordinances No. 3539 and 3540 amending the Inland and Coastal Zone Land Use Ordinances and Local Coastal Program to update regulations relating to the Density Bonus Program.

This project is [1] statutorily exempt from CEQA pursuant to California Government Code Sections 21080.17, 65852.21.(j), and 66411.7.(n), which state that local ordinances adopted to implement State standards for accessory dwellings, urban dwellings, or urban lot splits, respectively, shall not be considered a project under CEQA (ED24-192), and [2] qualifies for a General Rule Exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) because the recommended ordinances to ensure compliance with California Government Code Sections 65915-18 Density Bonuses and Other Incentives do not involve the addition of any new uses that are not currently allowed and therefore do not have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment (ED24-193).

Ordinances No. 3534, 3535, 3536, 3537, and 3539 amending the Inland Land Use Ordinance, Buildings and Construction Ordinance, and Real Property Division Ordinance become effective 30 days from the date of final passage. Ordinances No. 3538 and 3540 amending the Coastal Zone Land Use Ordinance and Local Coastal Program will be submitted to the California Coastal Commission for approval and certification. If the Coastal Commission approves and certifies the ordinances, they would take effect immediately. If the Coastal Commission approves the ordinances with suggested modifications, the Board would need to consider and adopt the Coastal Commission’s suggested modifications.

The ordinances were adopted by the following roll call to wit:

AYES: Supervisors Jimmy Paulding, Bruce S. Gibson, John Peschong, Heather Moreno, and Chairperson Dawn Oritz-Legg

NOES: None

ABSENT: None

ABSTAINING: None

Certified copies of the full text of the ordinance may be purchased at reproduction cost or reviewed without charge in the San Luis Obispo County Administrative Office, 1055 Monterey St., Room #D430, County Government Center, San Luis Obispo, California 93408, or on the County’s website at slocounty.ca.gov

DATED: June 4, 2025

Matthew P. Pontes, Ex-Officio Clerk of the Board of Supervisors

By:/s/ Niki Martin, Deputy Clerk

NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Draft Ordinance has been introduced before the City Council of the City of Atascadero. The primary provisions of the Ordinance are as follows: This draft ordinance adopts the State Fire Marshal’s 2025 Local Responsibility Area Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map.

On May 27, 2025, the City Council introduced this Ordinance for adoption by the following roll call vote:

AYES: Council Members Dariz, Funk, and Newsom.

NOES: None.

ABSENT: None.

ABSTAIN: Council Member Peek and Mayor Bourbeau

The City Council will consider this Ordinance for adoption on June 24, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., or soon thereafter, at City Hall, 6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, at which time any persons wishing to support or oppose the adoption of said Ordinance may appear and be heard.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN under provisions of Government Code Section 36933 the required publication in the New Times will be summary only. Copies of the full text of this Draft Ordinance (including all Exhibits) are available for review on the City’s website at www.atascadero.org or by appointment in the City Clerk’s Office, 6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, California.

DATED: June 10, 2025

S/ Alyssa Slater, Deputy City Clerk

PUBLISH: June 12, 2025

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

WHO: San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors

WHEN: Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. All items are advertised for 9:00 a.m. To find out placement of this item on the Board of Supervisors Agenda, go to the County’s website at www.slocounty.ca.gov on the Wednesday before the scheduled hearing date.

WHAT: Hearing to consider an appeal (APPL-CNBS2025-00001) by Robert Ballo of the Planning Department Hearing Officer’s approval of a request by Elizabeth Ross (Eden’s Dream LLC) for a phased Minor Use Permit (DRC2018-00183) to establish up to 22,000 sq. ft of indoor cannabis cultivation canopy, 5,500 sq. ft. of ancillary nursery canopy, 8,480 sq. ft. of ancillary processing, 2,275 sq. ft. of storage, 200 sq. ft. of office, an 875 sq. ft. compost area, portable restrooms, non-compostable waste storage and ancillary transport. No outdoor cultivation is proposed as a part of this project. New development will include the construction of a 35,500 sq. ft. greenhouse to support the indoor cultivation, ancillary nursery, and storage areas, a 9,000 sq. ft. metal barn-like structure to support the ancillary processing, storage, office, and restroom areas, a 980 sq. ft. metal barn-like structure to support ancillary processing and an ADA restroom, three (3) 5,000-gallon water storage tanks, one (1) ADA parking space, and new security fencing. The application also proposes to utilize existing water storage tanks and an all-weather parking area to support the cannabis operation. The proposed project would result in approximately 1.07 acres of ground disturbance in pre-disturbed and developed areas. The project includes a modification to the parking standards set forth in Land Use Ordinance (LUO) Section 22.18.020 to reduce the required number of parking spaces from 45 to 13. The project will result in a total of 1.07 acres of new site disturbance on a 100-acre parcel located at 4339 S. El Pomar Rd, within the North County Planning Area, El Pomar-Estrella Subarea, and within Supervisorial District 5 in Templeton.

County File Number: APPL-CNBS2025-00001

Assessor Parcel Numbers: 034-321-003

Supervisorial District: 5 Date Accepted: 01/14/2019

WHERE: The hearing will be held in the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors Chambers, 1055 Monterey St., Room #D170, County Government Center, San Luis Obispo, CA. The Board of Supervisors Chambers are located on the corner of Santa Rosa and Monterey Streets. At the hearing all interested persons may express their views for or against, or to change the proposal.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: You may contact Eric Tolle, Project Manager, in the San Luis Obispo County Department of Planning and Building, 976 Osos Street, Room 200, San Luis Obispo, California 93408, etolle@co.slo.ca.us, (805) 781-5600. The staff report will be available for review the Wednesday before the scheduled hearing date on the County’s website at http://www. slocounty.ca.gov

ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION AND FURTHER NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT: Also to be considered for adoption is the Mitigated Negative Declaration issued in accordance with the applicable provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq. The Environmental Coordinator, after completion of the Initial Study, finds that there is substantial evidence that the project would not have a significant effect on the environment, and the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report is not necessary. Therefore, a Mitigated Negative Declaration (pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq., and CA Code of Regulations Section 15000 et seq.) has been prepared for this project and was published for public review on December 3, 2024 (State Clearinghouse Number [SCH#] 2024100207). The public review period ended on January 2, 2025, however the County will accept and consider all subsequently received written comments leading up to the public hearing along with in-person comments made during the public hearing. Mitigation measures have been identified to address potential impacts associated with Agriculture & Forestry, Air Quality, Biological Resources, Energy, Geology and Soils, Hazards & Hazardous Materials, Hydrology and Water Quality, Land Use & Planning, Noise, and Utilities & Service Systems and are included as conditions of approval.

Copies of the proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration and all the associated documents referenced in the Mitigated Negative Declaration are available for review at the County of San Luis Obispo Department of Planning and Building, 976 Osos Street, County Government Center Room 200, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408 and also on our website at http://www.sloplanning.org.

**If you challenge this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this public notice or in written correspondence delivered to the appropriate authority at or before the public hearing**

DATED: June 12, 2025

MATTHEW P. PONTES, EX-OFFICIO CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS By /s/ Sandy Currens, Deputy Clerk

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: Development Plan Modification to allow retaining walls to exceed the height limit for the front yard, as part of the construction for a single-family residence (P25-0033 / PD 25-09 / MOD 25-06).

Applicant: Catch Architecture

Location: 308 Maplewood Court (APN 009-221-076)

CEQA Determination: The project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act as a Class 3 exemption for limited new construction, which would include a new single-family residence, consistent with State CEQA Guidelines Section 15303.

Hearing Date: The Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on June 24, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber/Library Conference Center, 1000 Spring Street, 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 Community Development Department, 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 12, 2025

CITY OF ATASCADERO

NOTICE OF CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING

DATE: Tuesday, June 24, 2025

TIME: 6:00 p.m.

PLACE: City of Atascadero Council Chambers 6500 Palma Avenue Atascadero, CA 93422

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Atascadero will hold a PUBLIC HEARING in-person at the time and place above for the purpose of hearing objections to the placing of sewer service charges on the 2025-2026 property tax rolls. If approved by the City Council, the sewer service charges will be effective on or after July 10, 2025. A complete listing of parcels and charges can be viewed by appointment in the offices of City Hall, 6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, or by contacting the Department of Public Works at (805) 4703456 or publicworks@atascadero.org. For additional information regarding sewer service charges, visit the City’s website at www.atascadero.org/Prop218

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that if a challenge to the above action is made in court, persons may be limited to raising only those issues they or someone else raised at the public hearing described in the notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Council at, or prior to, the public hearing.

ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are invited to attend inperson and will be given an opportunity to speak in favor of, or opposition to, the above-proposed item. Written comments are also accepted by the City Clerk, prior to the hearing at 6500 Palma Ave., Atascadero, CA 93422 or cityclerk@atascadero.org and will be distributed to the City Council. Written public comments must be received by 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Email comments must identify the Agenda Item Number in the subject line of the email. Written comments will not be read into the record.

Information regarding the hearing is filed in the Public Works Department. If you have any questions, please call the Public Works Department or visit the office at 6500 Palma Ave., by appointment only, Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. All documents related to the item will be available for review on the City’s website 72 hours prior to the public hearing at www.atascadero.org/ agendas

DATED: May 28, 2025

S/ A Slater, Deputy City Clerk

PUBLISH: 6/5/25 and 6/12/25

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ACQUIRE REAL PROPERTY

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Government Code 25350 that it is the intention of the County of San Luis Obispo Board of Supervisors to acquire the real property described below. The Board of Supervisors will meet to conduct a public hearing and consider the consummation of this acquisition on the first floor of the County Government Center, 1055 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, on June 17, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. at which time and place any person interested may appear and be heard in regard to said acquisition, or on any matter pertinent hereto.

The Property is situated in the State of California, County of San Luis Obispo, Town of Oceano and is described as: 1655 Front Street (APN 062-271-023). The Grantor is the Oceano Community Services District, and the transfer of ownership is part of the Plan of Service in connection with the fire divestiture plan that has been approved by the Board of Supervisors. There is no monetary consideration included in the transaction. This notice is published pursuant to Government Code Section 6063 of the State of California. If you have any questions, please contact Sarah Diggs, County Real Property Manager with the County of San Luis Obispo, Central Services Department, Real Property Division at (805) 781-5206.

DATED: May 28, 2025

Matthew P. Pontes, Ex-Officio Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By: Niki Martin Deputy Clerk

May 29, June 5, and 12, 2025

ORDINANCE NO. 1748 (2025 SERIES)

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING THE FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES AS IDENTIFIED BY THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, at its Regular Meeting of June 3, 2025, introduced the above-titled ordinance upon a motion by Council Member Boswell, second by Council Member Francis, and on the following roll call vote:

AYES: Council Member Boswell, Francis, Marx, and Vice Mayor Shoresman NOES: None

ABSENT: Mayor Stewart

Ordinance No. 1748 (2025 Series): This is a City Ordinance to adopt the CALFIRE Local Responsibility Area Fire Hazard Severity Maps as required by Government Code Section § 51178. Project Address: Citywide

A full and complete copy of the aforementioned Ordinance is available for inspection as part of the published agenda packet for the June 17, 2025 Council Meeting, or you may call (805) 781-7114 for more information.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo will consider adopting the Ordinance at its Regular Meeting of June 17, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo. The City Council meeting will be televised live on Charter Cable Channel 20 and live streaming on the City’s YouTube channel www.youtube.com/ CityofSanLuisObispo.

Teresa Purrington

City Clerk

June 12, 2025

Applications to make minor changes to the properties at the addresses listed below have been received by the City.

1. 3 Santa Rosa St. (Intersection of Santa Rosa and Foothill) DIR-04032025; Request for a Night Work Permit to perform work for a maximum of twenty (20) nights from July 1 to August 14, 2025 from the hours of 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM for installation of new sewer line and sewer manholes at the Santa Rosa-Foothill intersection (categorically exempt from CEQA environmental review); C-C-SF Zone; City of SLO, applicant. (Mallory Patino)

2. 265 South St. DIR-0407-2025; Request for a Night Work Permit to perform work for a maximum of three (3) nights from June 30 to July 2, 2025 from the hours of 8:00 PM to 4:00 AM to access two manholes to splice fiber (categorically exempt from CEQA environmental review); C-S-PD Zone; AT&T, applicant. (Mallory Patino)

3. 555 Chorro St. DIR-0437-2025; Request for a Night Work Permit to perform work for a maximum of three (3) nights between June 23 to July 18, 2025 from the hours of 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM to directional bore underground for the purposes of placing a fiber optic cable (categorically exempt from CEQA environmental review); O Zone; Astound, applicant. (Mallory Patino)

The Community Development Director will either approve or deny these applications no sooner than June 23, 2025

The Director’s decision may be appealed, and must be filed with the appropriate appeal fee within 10 days of the Director’s action. For more information, contact the City of San Luis Obispo Community Development Department, 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, stop by Monday and Wednesday between 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. and Tuesday and Thursday between 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., or call (805) 781-7170, weekdays, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. June 12, 2025

Notice of Sheriff’s Sale of Real Property (CCP 701.540)

ATTORNEY FOR JEFFREY CHASE AND DEBORA CHASE, AS TRUSTEES

Wallin & Russell LLP

26000 Towne Centre Drive Suite 130 Foothill Ranch, CA 92610

949-652-2202

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO

901 PARK STREET

PASO ROBLES, CA 93446

PLAINTIFF/PETITIONER: Jeffrey Chase and Debora Chase, as Trustees

DEFENDANT/RESPONDENT: John Belsher, et al COURT CASE NUMBER: 18CVP-0325

LEVYING OFFICER FILE NUMBER: 2024001203

DATE: 06/05/2025

Under a Writ of Execution Issued out of the above court on 07/19/2024, on the Judgment rendered on 07/02/2024. For the sum of $3,990,010.36 (estimated); I have levied upon all the rights, title, and interest of the judgment debtor(s), John Belsher

In the real property, in the county of San Luis Obispo, described as follows: 2606 El Cerrito Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, SEE EXHIBIT “A” LEGAL DESCRIPTION. APN:003-761-035 EXHIBIT “A”

THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA

PARCEL 1 OF PARCEL MAP SL-86-074, IN THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, ACCORDING TO THE MAP RECORDED ON MAY 31, 1988 IN BOOK 43, AT PAGE 43 OF PARCEL MAPS.

APN:003-761-035

Common Street Address: 2606 El Cerrito Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Minimum Bid Amount (if applicable):

PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS SHOULD REFER TO SECTIONS 701.510 to 701.680, INCLUSIVE, OF THE CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE FOR PROVISIONS GOVERNING THE TERMS, CONDITIONS, AND EFFECT OF THE SALE AND THE LIABILITY OF DEFAULTING BIDDERS.

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I will proceed to sell at public auction to the highest bidder, for cash in lawful money of the United States, all the rights, title, and interest of said judgment debtor(s) in the above described property, or so much thereof as may be necessary to satisfy said execution, with accrued interest and costs on: 07/03/2025 at 11:00am in the San Luis Obispo Courthouse, located at 1050 Monterey Street, Room 236, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408

Directions to the property location can be obtained from the levying officer upon oral or written request.

Ian S. Parkinson, Sheriff-Coroner /s/ M. Neufeld, Deputy, Sheriff’s Authorized Agent LIENS MAY BE PRESENT WHICH MAY OR MAY NOT SURVIVE THIS LEVY.

June 12, 19, & 26, 2025

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the City of San Luis Obispo will receive bids by mail for the “2025 Paving Project, Spec. No. 2000616” at the Public Works Administration Office located at 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 until, THURSDAY, JULY 10, 2025, at 11:00 A.M., when they will be publicly opened

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 C12 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.

Download FREE at the City’s website: www.SloCity.orgBid packages under Bids & Proposals. Questions may be addressed to Hai Nguyen, Project Manager, at 805-781-7108 or hnguyen@slocity.org

June 12, 2025

NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1161

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES AMENDING SECTION 16.04.010 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES DESIGNATING FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES WITHIN THE CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES LOCAL RESPONSE AREA

WHEREAS, Government Code § 51178 mandates that the State Fire Marshal identify moderate, high, and very high Fire Hazard Severity Zones based on consistent statewide criteria and the expected severity of fire hazards; and WHEREAS, Government Code § 51179 requires the State Fire Marshal to make recommendations to “local agencies,” as defined per Government Code § 51177(e), for their designation and adoption by ordinance; and WHEREAS, Senate Bill 63 (Stern, 2021) requires the adoption of all three Fire Hazard Severity Zone classes in the LRA; and WHEREAS, on March 10, 2025, the State Fire Marshal issued a Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map for the City of El Paso de Robles LRA, identifying a combination of Moderate and High Hazard Severity Zones within the City’s boundaries; and WHEREAS, Assembly Bill 211 prohibits a local agency from decreasing the level of fire hazard severity zone as identified by the State Fire Marshal for any area within the jurisdiction of the local agency, as provided; and WHEREAS, Government Code § 51179 requires a local agency to adopt by ordinance, moderate, high, and very high fire hazard severity zones in its jurisdiction within 120 days of receiving “recommendations” from the State Fire Marshal pursuant to Section 51178; and WHEREAS, 14 CCR § 1280.02 (California Code of Regulations) and Government Code § 51179(c) requires within thirty (30) days of adopting a local ordinance designating fire hazard severity zones, a local agency shall transmit a copy of the ordinance and a map depicting the adopted zones within the local agency to the State Board of Forestry and Fire Protection. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1 Recitals. The City Council hereby finds that the foregoing recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein as substantive findings of this Ordinance.

Section 2 Municipal Code Amendment Section 16.04.010 (Zones established) of the El Paso de Robles Municipal Code is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:

SECTION 16.04.010 – LOCAL RESPONSIBILITY AREA FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONE

That the entire incorporated area of the city of El Paso de Robles is declared to be a Local Responsibility Area (LRA) for Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZ), and said LRA shall be known and designated as Unrated, Moderate, High, and Very High FHSZ’s. FHSZ’s within the city of El Paso Robles are identified on the city website under Fire and Emergency Services “Local Responsibility Area Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map,” dated March 10, 2025. LRA Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map | Paso Robles, CA. This map is adopted for the application of the regulations included in the most recent adopted version of the California Fire Code, and California Building Code.

Section 3 Ordains. The City Council hereby designates the Fire Hazard Severity Zones and adopts Exhibit A as recommended by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection pursuant to Government Code Section 51178. The map, approved by the City is hereby incorporated by reference, and entitled “LRA Fire Hazard Severity Zones,” dated March 10, 2025. The official map is also located electronically on the following website: https://calfire.app.box.com/s/ wahuw9ny7cgn89xpxh7092ur50r1pwvj/file/1798590930111

Section 4 CEQA. The City Council finds that the proposed actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to State Guidelines Section State CEQA Guidelines, §§ 15060, subd. (c)(2)-(3), 15378 because such actions will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment and such actions constitute an organization or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment, as it involves the designation of Moderate, High and Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones in the Local Responsibility Areas as recommended by the Office of the State Fire Marshal. Therefore, the proposed actions are not a project subject to CEQA. Section 5 Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this ordinance is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance, which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end, the provisions of this Ordinance are severable. The City Council of El Paso de Robles hereby declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance and each section, sentence, clause, or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid or unconstitutional.

Section 6 Effective Date. The City Fire Marshal shall submit within thirty (30) days of adopting a local ordinance designating fire hazard severity zones, a copy of the ordinance and a map depicting the adopted zones within the local agency to the Board of Forestry and Fire Protection Board. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect 30 days after its passage and adoption as provided by Government Code section 36397.

Section 7 Publication. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this Ordinance by the City Council of the City of El Paso de Robles, California, and cause the Ordinance to be published once within 15 days after passage in a newspaper of general circulation published and circulated in the City in accordance with Government Code section 36933.

INTRODUCED at a regular meeting of

38 • New Times • June 12 - June 19, 2025 • www.newtimesslo.com

COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO

DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & BUILDING PLANNING COMMISSION

WHO County of San Luis Obispo Planning Commission

WHEN Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 9:00 AM: All items are advertised for 9:00 AM. To verify agenda placement, please call the Department of Planning & Building at (805) 781-5600.

WHAT

Hearing to consider a request by Dustin Robinson for a Parcel Map to subdivide a 29.99-acre parcel into four parcels and a remainder (four 5-acre parcels and a 9.99-acre remainder parcel containing an existing residence) for future sale and residential development. The project is located within the Rural Residential (RR) land use category at 1030 Pump Handle Lane just outside the southern city limits of the City of Paso Robles at the intersection of Charolais Road and S. River Rd (southeast quadrant) in the Salinas River Sub- Area of the North County Planning Area, in the Spanish Camp Area, and within the Paso Basin Planning Area. Also to be considered is that this project is found to be statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under the provisions of Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(5), which provides that CEQA does not apply to projects which a public agency rejects or disapproves.

Staff Recommendation: Denial

County File Number: N-SUB2025-00014

Supervisorial District: District 1

Assessor Parcel Number(s): 020-243-004

Date Accepted: 5/14/2025

WHERE

The hearing will be held in Katcho Achadjian Government Center, Board of Supervisors Chambers,1055 Monterey Street, Room #D170, San Luis Obispo, CA. The Board of Supervisors Chambers are located on the corner of Santa Rosa and Monterey Streets. At the meeting all interested persons may express their views for or against, or to change the proposal.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

A copy of the staff report will be made available on the Planning Department website at www.sloplanning.org

You may also contact Eric Tolle, Project Manager, in the Department of Planning and Building at the address below or by telephone at 805-781-5600.

Ysabel Eighmy

Secretary Planning Commission

June 12, 2025

COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & BUILDING PLANNING COMMISSION

WHO: County of San Luis Obispo Planning Commission

WHEN: Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 9:00 AM: All items are advertised for 9:00 AM. To verify agenda placement, please call the Department of Planning & Building at (805) 781-5600.

WHAT: Hearing to consider a request by Victor and Randi Montgomery for a Development Plan / Coastal Development Permit (C-DRC202400039) to allow for a new construction of a new 2-story mixed-use project with a 25-foot maximum height. First floor contains 928 square feet of commercial space and a 436 square-foot ADU with an adjacent carport. Second floor contains a 2,038 square-floor two bedroom residential unit connected via elevator to a 576 square-foot two-car garage. The project will require demolition of an existing two-story 1,522 square foot structure, with decking, existing perimeter fencing and will result in the disturbance of approximately 3,000 square feet on a 0.07 acre parcel. The project includes a modification request to waive adjusted commercial parking spaces pursuant to Section 23.04.162(h). The proposed project is within the commercial retail land use category and is located at 502 First Street Avila Beach, California (APN: 076-213-007). The site is in the San Luis Bay Coastal Planning Area of the Coastal Zone

Also to be considered is the determination that the project is consistent with the Avila Beach Specific Plan EIR. A Final Environmental Impact Report was certified by the Board of Supervisors for the Avila Beach Specific Plan on April 11, 2000. Pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15184, an EIR prepared for a Specific Plan can be used for a project that is determined to be consistent with that Plan. No significant impacts of the project have been identified and pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15182, no project specific mitigation measures are necessary. The mitigation measures identified in the certified Final EIR prepared for the Specific Plan are adequate. (ED25-0074, May 20, 2025).

County File Number: C-DRC2024-00039

Supervisorial District: District 3

Assessor Parcel Number(s): 076-213-007

Date Accepted: 4/11/2025

WHERE

The hearing will be held in Katcho Achadjian Government Center, Board of Supervisors Chambers 1055 Monterey Street, Room #D170, San Luis Obispo, CA. The Board of Supervisors Chambers are located on the corner of Santa Rosa and Monterey Streets. At the meeting all interested persons may express their views for or against, or to change the proposal.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

A copy of the staff report will be made available on the Planning Department website at www.sloplanning.org. You may also contact Jeremy Freund, Project Manager, in the Department of Planning and Building at the address below or by telephone at 805-781-5621.

COASTAL APPEALABLE

If the County approves this project, that action may be eligible for appeal to the California Coastal Commission. An applicant or aggrieved party may appeal to the Coastal Commission only after all possible local appeals have been exhausted pursuant to Coastal Zone Land Use

The San Luis Obispo Planning Commission will hold a Regular Meeting on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo. Meetings may be viewed on Government Access Channel 20 or streamed live from the City’s YouTube channel at www.youtube. com/CityofSanLuisObispo Public comment, prior to the start of the meeting, may be submitted in writing via U.S. Mail delivered to the City Clerk’s Office at 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 or by email to advisorybodies@slocity.org

PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS:

• Review of a Planned Development Amendment to revoke the Planned Development Overlay, related to a development project proposed at 1144 Chorro Street, for seven (7) properties. The project is exempt from environmental review under Section 15061(b)(3) (General Rule Exemption) of the CEQA Guidelines; Project Addresses: 1144 Chorro Street; 895, 898, and 973 Higuera Street; 876 and 890 Marsh Street; and 868 and 870 Monterey Street; Case #: PDEV-0428-2023; Zones: C-D-PD and C-D-H-PD; Mark Rawson, owner/ applicant

Contact Information: Hannah Hanh – (805) 781-7432 –hhanh@slocity.org

• Re-review of an existing Conditional Use Permit for a fraternity. The Use Permit, U36-09, was previously reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission in 2009. Due to recent noise violations, the Conditional Use Permit is being referred to the Planning Commission for a re-review. Rereview of the Use Permit is exempt from environmental review (CEQA); Project Address: 720 Foothill Boulevard; Case #: U36-09, USE-0334-2025; Zone: R-4; Delta Upsilon Fraternity, applicant

Contact: Mallory Patino – (805) 783-7704 –mpatino@slocity.org

The Planning Commission may also discuss other hearing or business items before or after the item(s) listed above. If you challenge the proposed action 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 Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing.

Report(s) are typically available six days in advance of the meeting and can be viewed on the City’s website, under the Public Meeting Agendas web page: https://www.slocity.org/ government/mayor-and-city-council/agendas-and-minutes Please call The Community Development Department at (805) 781-7170 for more information, or to request an agenda report. The Planning Commission meeting will be televised live on Charter Cable Channel 20 and live streaming on the City’s YouTube channel www.youtube.com/CityofSanLuisObispo

June 12, 2025

JUNE 3, 2025 COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING BRIEF Items 01-23: Consent Agenda & Resolution (Res) Nos. 2025-111 thru 2025-117, approved as amended. Item 1 was pulled from the agenda & will return on 06/17/25.

Item 24: Public Comment Period – Items not on the agenda: G. Kirkland; M. Powell; L. Landroft: speak. Item 25: Presentation update on the Proposition 1 funded Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program, rec’d & filed. Item 26: Renewal of the San Luis Obispo County Tourism Business Improvement District, approved.

Item 27: Hearing to discuss the closure, elimination, or reduction of medical services provided by the County; & designate a 24-hour information service & assign staff to receive & respond to complaints from individuals eligible for services under this chapter, rec’d. Item 28. Closed Session: Anticipated Litigation: Significant exposure to litigation - potential cases: 1. Initiation of litigationpotential cases: 1. Existing Litigation: SLO Coastkeeper, et. al. v. Co. of SLO, U.S. District Court, Central District of CA, Western Division, Case No. 2:24-CV-06854-SPG-ASx. Conference w/ Labor Negotiator re: employee organizations: SLOPA; SLOCEA-T&C; DCCA; Sheriffs’ Mgmt; SLOCPPOA; DSA; DAIA; SLOCPMPOA; SLOCEA – PSSC; Unrepresented Mgmt & Confidential Employees; SDSA; UDWA & Unrepresented Employee: County Administrative Officer. Personnel re: performance evaluation for the position of County Administrative Officer. Open Session. Report out.

Item 29: Res. 2025-118, denying the appeals by J. Kwansy of North Coast Advisory Council, J. Lentz & C. Galloway, upholding the Planning Dept. Hearing Officer’s decision to approve a Minor Use Permit/Coastal Development Permit to allow the replacement of an existing, single-family residence w/ a new 2-story, single-family residence at 2675 Sherwood Dr, Cambria; & affirms the project qualifies for a General Rule or Common-Sense exemption from environmental review under CEQA,

regulations re: accessory dwellings, Ord. 3537 amending the Inland Land Use Ordinance to update regulations re: urban dwellings, Ord. 3535 amending the Real Property Division Ordinance to update regulations re: urban lot splits, Ord. 3539 & 3540 amending the Inland and Coastal

Meeting adjourned. For more details, view meeting videos at: https://www.slocounty. ca.gov/Departments/Administrative-Office/Clerk-of-the-Board/ Clerk-of-the-Board-Services/Board-of-Supervisors-Meetings-andAgendas.aspx Matthew P. Pontes, County Administrative Officer & Ex-Officio Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By: Annette Ramirez, Deputy Clerk of the Board of Supervisors June 12, 2025

Free Will Astrology by Rob Brezsny

Legal Notice with New Times–

Homework: What mediocre satisfaction could you give up to make room for a more robust satisfaction? Newsletter.freewillastrology.com

ARIES

(March 21-April 19): Your definition of home is due for revamping, deepening, and expansion. Your sense of where you truly belong is ripe to be adjusted and perhaps even revolutionized. A half-conscious desire you have not previously been ready to fully acknowledge is ready for you to explore. Can you handle these subtly shocking opportunities? Do you have any glimmerings about how to open yourself to the revelations that life would love to offer you about your roots, your foundations, and your prime resources? Here are your words of power: source and soul

TAURUS

(April 20-May 20): Do you have any frustrations about how you express yourself or create close connections? Are there problems in your ability to be heard and appreciated? Do you wish you could be more persuasive and influential? If so, your luck is changing. In the coming months, you will have extraordinary powers to innovate, expand, and deepen the ways you communicate. Even if you are already fairly pleased with the flow of information and energy between you and those you care for, surprising upgrades could be in the works.

To launch this new phase of fostering links, affinities, and collaborations, devise fun experiments that encourage you to reach out and be reached.

GEMINI

(May 21-June 20): I’ve always had the impression that honeybees are restless wanderers, randomly hopping from flower to flower as they gradually accumulate nectar. But I recently discovered that they only meander until they find a single good fount of nourishment, whereupon they sup deeply and make a beeline back to the hive. I am advocating their approach to you in the coming weeks. Engage in exploratory missions, but don’t dawdle, and don’t sip small amounts from many different sites. Instead, be intent on finding a single source that provides the quality and quantity you want, then fulfill your quest and head back to your sanctuary.

CANCER

(June 21-July 22): Let’s talk about innovation. I suspect it will be your specialty in the coming weeks and months. One form that innovation takes is the generation of a new idea, approach, or product. Another kind of innovation comes through updating something that already exists. A third may emerge from finding new relationships between two or more older ways of doing things—creative recombinations that redefine the nature of the blended elements. All these styles of innovation are now ripe for you to employ.

LEO

(July 23-Aug. 22): Leo psychotherapist Carl Jung was halfway through his life of 85 years when he experienced the ultimate midlife crisis. Besieged by feelings of failure and psychological disarray, he began to see visions and hear voices in his head. Determined to capitalize on the chaotic but fertile opportunity, he undertook an intense period of self-examination and self-healing. He wrote in journals that were eventually published as The Red Book: Liber Novus He emerged healthy and whole from this trying time, far wiser about his nature and his mission in life. I invite you to initiate your own period of renewal in the coming months, Leo. Consider writing your personal Red Book: Liber Novus.

VIRGO

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22): In the coming weeks, you will have chances to glide deeper than you have previously dared to go into experiences, relationships, and opportunities that are meaningful to you. How much bold curiosity will you summon as you penetrate further than ever before into the heart of the gorgeous mysteries? How wild and unpredictable will you be as you explore territory that has been offlimits? Your words of power: probe, dive down, decipher.

LIBRA

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22): When traditional Japanese swordsmiths crafted a blade, they wrapped hard outer layers around a softer

inner core. This strategy gave their handiwork a sharp cutting edge while also imbuing it with flexibility and a resistance to breakage. I recommend a similar approach for you, Libra. Create balance, yes, but do so through integration rather than compromise. Like the artisans of old, don’t choose between hardness and flexibility, but find ways to incorporate both. Call on your natural sense of harmony to blend opposites that complement each other.

SCORPIO

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Scorpio journalist Martha Gelhorn (19081998) was an excellent war correspondent. During her six decades on the job, she reported on many of the world’s major conflicts. But she initially had a problem when trying to get into France to report on D-Day, June 6, 1945. Her application for press credentials was denied, along with all those of other women journalists. Surprise! Through subterfuge and daring, Gelhorn stowed away on a hospital ship and reached France in time to report on the climactic events. I counsel you to also use extraordinary measures to achieve your goals, Scorpio. Innovative circumspection and ethical trickery are allowed. Breaking the rules may be necessary and warranted.

SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21): My spirit guides enjoy reminding me that breakthrough insights and innovations may initially emerge not as complete solutions, but as partial answers to questions that need further exploration. I don’t always like it, but I listen anyway, when they tell me that progress typically comes through incremental steps. The Sagittarian part of my nature wants total victory and comprehensive results now. It would rather not wait for the slow, gradual approach to unfold its gifts. So I empathize if you are a bit frustrated by the piecemeal process you are nursing. But I’m here to say that your patience will be well rewarded.

CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19): “Sometimes I’ve got to pause and relax my focused striving, because that’s the only way my unconscious mind can work its magic.” My Capricorn friend Alicia says that about her creative process as a novelist. The solution to a knotty challenge may not come from redoubling her efforts but instead from making a strategic retreat into silence and emptiness. I invite you to consider a similar approach, Capricorn. Experiment with the hypothesis that significant breakthroughs will arrive when you aren’t actively seeking them. Trust in the fertile void of not-knowing. Allow life’s meandering serendipity to reveal unexpected benefits.

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Are you interested in graduating to the next level of love and intimacy? If so, the coming weeks will be a favorable time to intensify your efforts. Life will be on your side if you dare to get smarter about how to make your relationships work better than they ever have. To inspire your imagination and incite you to venture into the frontiers of togetherness, I offer you a vivacious quote from author Anais Nin. Say it to your favorite soul friend or simply use it as a motivational prayer. Nin wrote, “You are the fever in my blood, the tide that carries me to undiscovered shores. You are my alchemist, transmuting my fears into wild, gold-spun passion. With you, my body is a poem. You are the labyrinth where I lose and find myself, the unwritten book of ecstasies that only you can read.”

PISCES

(Feb. 19-March 20): What deep longing of yours is both fascinating and frustrating? To describe it further: It keeps pushing you to new frontiers yet always eludes complete satisfaction. It teaches you valuable life lessons but sometimes spoofs you and confuses you. Here’s the good news about this deep longing, Pisces: You now have the power to tap into its nourishing fuel in unprecedented ways. It is ready to give you riches it has never before provided. Here’s the “bad” news: You will have to raise your levels of self-knowledge to claim all of its blessings. (And of course, that’s not really bad!) ∆